By Roy Green, Managing Director of Harford Control Knowing what systems you need to install is an important step, but knowing how to implement them with maximum buy-in from your
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US-based spirits group Beam is launching Make History™, the first ever brand campaign for its flagship Jim Beam Bourbon to span all of the brand’s markets globally. Make History™ is
Graham Mackay has resumed his duties as non-executive chairman of SABMiller, following a medical leave of absence granted by the board in May 2013. John Manser, who has been acting
UK retail giant Sainsbury’s is pledging £1 million to its British farmers and growers as part of an investment in the future of British farming. The Sainsbury’s just launched 2013
There is an increasing pressure on companies within the food and drink industry to produce as much as possible with current production facilities, whilst keeping costs as low as possible.
German dairy group Theo Müller has strengthened its position in the UK with the acquisition of Shropshire-based yogurt producer Nom Dairy UK for an undisclosed sum. Operating from a state-of-the-art
The EU Commission has approved Barry Callebaut’s health claim submission on cocoa flavanols, following the positive Scientific Opinion issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in July 2012. Barry
Ivory Coast will be the first country on the African continent where Arla Foods registers an actual address. From the new address, sachets of Dano® milk powder from the Arla
The global functional food market has been steadily increasing in recent years and manufacturers have become more and more innovative with the ingredients they include to bring benefit to the
The use of alternative fuels is growing. With take-up in Europe demonstrating what can be achieved, and driven by developments in carbon-neutral technology, more Irish organisations are recognising the value
Google has ended months of online speculation about the name of the latest version of its Android mobile operating system by revealing it will be called after Nestlé’s popular chocolate
Irish Distillers has officially opened a €100 million extension to its plant at Midleton in County Cork. The new facility will double the site’s annual production capacity to 64 million
British cheese tastes are broadening out latest retail sales data can reveal. While British Cheddar and Stilton still hold their own as shopping basket staples nowadays shoppers are also picking
The committee of union representatives in Danish Crown has presented a proposal to invest up to DKr600 million (Eur80.4 million) of the slaughterhouse workers’ pay in Danish pig production over
Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, has completed an investment in Bernard Matthews Holdings alongside the existing family interests to strengthen the business and support its future growth
The UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility, located in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire, has opened for business. Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000 tonnes) of the cartons
FrieslandCampina Germany has sold its two regional brands Mark Brandenburg (milk, butter, yoghurt, quark and cheese) and Milchreiter (yoghurt) to ODW Frischprodukte. The transaction will allow FrieslandCampina Germany to focus on
Finnish group Altia has completed the acquisition of Larsen Cognac from Remy Cointreau for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1926 by Jean Larsen, Larsen is one of the major producers
GENUINE SALE of one of the most modern packaging & processing plants in the UK. The equipment is versatile and will suit all industries. All equipment is in pristine condition
With the global food ingredients market forecasted to grow by 2.7% in 2013, the industry is set to flourish and meet the requirements of ever changing consumer trends. Given this
Food and drink companies will have plenty to see at Packaging Innovations London. The show, at the Business Design Centre on 1 & 2 October, has grown significantly on last
Arla’s Board of Directors is proposing that the British supplier group, Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP), through its investment arm Milk Partnership, should become co-owners of Arla Foods from 1
The Teelings have continued their incredible record of producing gold standard Irish whiskeys as two of the Teeling Whiskey Company brands
New research from Cranfield University and Writtle College, to be presented at the MQUIC 2013 supply chain conference this week,
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 18 August 2013, show sustained growth for
Errigal Seafood has strengthened its position as Ireland’s largest seafood processor with the acquisition of Kilmore Fish Co, also known
Danone has welcomed the findings of the New Zealand authorities’ investigation of dairy co-opertive Fonterra which conclude that all ingredients
Royal Crown Cola International (RCCI), a beverage industry leader and a subsidiary of Cott Corporation, will showcase its portfolio of
Netherlands-based dairy co-operative Royal FrieslandCampina increased revenue by 8.5% to Eur5.52 billion and profit by 17.1% to Eur164 million during
Arla Foods is posting significant growth in earnings, revenue and profit for the first half of 2013. The effect of
Reflecting double digit growth in emerging markets and a strong performance in the US, French drinks group Pernod Ricard achieved
Crabbie’s, the UK’s number one selling alcoholic ginger beer, is the new official title sponsor of the Grand National and
‘Online sales will kill packaging design’ is the hot topic being discussed by major names such as Innocent Drinks and Marks
The member council of FrieslandCampina has approved the construction of a new plant for infant and toddler nutrition and ingredients
Hubert Weber, president Coffee, Europe at Mondelez International, will become the new head of the global snacking group’s European region
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted net sales of SFr1.57 billion in the first half of 2013 – an increase
Dutchman Henri de Sauvage Nolting is the new executive vice president for Arla Foods in Sweden. He comes from a position
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has introduced two new Eco-Combi trucks to replace three conventional vehicles – reducing CO2 emissions
Dramatically reduce cooking/processing time for soups, sauces and ready meals whilst at the same time improving quality. The PDXTM reactor
Manchester City Football Club has renewed its long-standing partnership with Heineken (UK). The Dutch brewer will continue to serve as
US-based drinks group Brown-Forman Corporation is to expand its Jack Daniel Distillery in response to global demand for the world-famous
English fruit grower AC Goatham has opened its new £9 million state-of-the-art packing, storage and distribution hub at Flanders Farm
One hundred years after Carlsberg’s forefather Carl Jacobsen donated the statue of the Little Mermaid to the city of Copenhagen,
Efficient data transfer between a PC and a weighing terminal increases productivity and provides improved documentation traceability. Effective data integration
Unilever has opened a new ice cream factory in Konya, Turkey, following an investment of over Eur95 million. The new
Citrus brand Jaffa has launched a countrywide initiative in Britain to reintroduce half-time oranges to the national game. The campaign
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, Ireland’s leading spirits and wines company, has recruited the largest number of entrants to the Jameson
The key to success for seafood processors is getting product to market in the right condition. Because it is so
It is a world premiere, it revolutionizes door technology in cold stores and sits at the top of deep-freeze doors
Taking place on 24 and 25 August 2013, the new Webchance trade fair in Frankfurt gave retailers valuable tips on
US-based organic food processor Hain Celestial has more than doubled the sales of its UK business (Hain Daniels) and reported
Refresco, a leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and A-brands, has reported a net loss
Highland Spring Group, the UK’s largest producer of bottled water, has appointed Mark Steven as group finance director as it
SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries, has officially opened its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90
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