Beef consumption in China has risen steadily over the last few years. According to a new Rabobank report, rising incomes, dietary shift and urbanisation are driving the Chinese appetite for
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West Cork-based Carbery Group has announced the appointment of Donal Tobin (pictured), a dairy farmer from Rosscarbery, as Chairman to the board. Donal Tobin has been Chairman of his local
Thailand’s premier ice cream firm is investing in bespoke processing equipment from UK-based freezing and chilling system manufacturer Starfrost. Minor Dairy produces a variety of premium ice cream products for
Hilton Food Group, the leading European specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers, has reported that its underlying trading performance has remained good for the 28 weeks
The outlook for the global poultry industry is improving in most regions of the world, driven by better market balances, ongoing high competitive protein prices and lower grain costs. According
Nestlé is one of the first signatories of a new pledge drawn up by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) that commits businesses to upholding the human right
UK commercial baby food does not meet infants’ dietary weaning needs, because they are predominantly sweet foods that provide little extra nutritional goodness over breast milk, indicates research published online
Ecolean specialises in developing and manufacturing modern lightweight packaging which meets consumer demand for convenience and concern for the environment. The company supplies complete packaging systems for the dairy and
Pharmaceutical and healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to sell its nutritional drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena to Suntory Beverage & Food, the Japanese consumer goods company, for £1.35 billion in
Unilever is acquiring T2, a premium Australian tea business, for an undisclosed amount. T2 generated sales approaching A$57 million (Eur40 million) for the 12-month period ending June 30 2013. With
UK dairy processor Dairy Crest is going to locate its new, dedicated Innovation Centre at Harper Adams University in Newport, Shropshire. The collaboration will further strengthen links between the two
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
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
British cheese tastes are broadening out latest retail sales data can reveal. While British Cheddar and Stilton still hold their
The committee of union representatives in Danish Crown has presented a proposal to invest up to DKr600 million (Eur80.4 million)
Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, has completed an investment in Bernard Matthews Holdings alongside the existing family
The UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility, located in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire, has opened for business. Capable
FrieslandCampina Germany has sold its two regional brands Mark Brandenburg (milk, butter, yoghurt, quark and cheese) and Milchreiter (yoghurt) to
Finnish group Altia has completed the acquisition of Larsen Cognac from Remy Cointreau for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1926
GENUINE SALE of one of the most modern packaging & processing plants in the UK. The equipment is versatile and
With the global food ingredients market forecasted to grow by 2.7% in 2013, the industry is set to flourish and
Food and drink companies will have plenty to see at Packaging Innovations London. The show, at the Business Design Centre
Arla’s Board of Directors is proposing that the British supplier group, Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP), through its investment arm
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,
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