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Unilever has opened a new ice cream factory in Konya, Turkey, following an investment of over Eur95 million. The new factory, which aims to be the first Unilever ice cream
Citrus brand Jaffa has launched a countrywide initiative in Britain to reintroduce half-time oranges to the national game. The campaign to ‘bring back the half-time Jaffa’ is launching in Cambridgeshire
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, Ireland’s leading spirits and wines company, has recruited the largest number of entrants to the Jameson Graduate Programme since the programme began in 1991. A total
The key to success for seafood processors is getting product to market in the right condition. Because it is so delicate, seafood needs to be handled very carefully to retain
It is a world premiere, it revolutionizes door technology in cold stores and sits at the top of deep-freeze doors with an extremely low heat transfer – the EFA-TK-100 featuring
Taking place on 24 and 25 August 2013, the new Webchance trade fair in Frankfurt gave retailers valuable tips on effective online advertising and sales. The event was held parallel
US-based organic food processor Hain Celestial has more than doubled the sales of its UK business (Hain Daniels) and reported a 25.9% rise in group sales to a record $1.73
Refresco, a leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and A-brands, has reported a net loss of Eur3.2 million for the first half of 2013 compared
Highland Spring Group, the UK’s largest producer of bottled water, has appointed Mark Steven as group finance director as it continues to deliver its ambitious growth strategy. Previously chief financial
SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries, has officially opened its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90 million, the new brewery has been operational since April this
Packaged water consumption in China continues to skyrocket. In just seven years China has doubled its share of the global packaged water market, and by the end of 2013 is
The latest Asda Income Tracker reveals that family spending power in the UK fell by £1 a week year-on-year in July 2013, as the cost of living continues to outstrip
The Brand & DesignVillage, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, has sold out. Trade show organiser easyFairs has experienced a record number of exhibitor bookings for its London show, taking place
Glanbia, the global nutritional products and solutions group, delivered a good financial and operating performance in the first six months of the year driven by growth in Global Performance Nutrition
Heineken has posted a 1% organic decline in group revenue to Eur10.38 billion for the first half of 2013 as a 3% drop in group total volume was only partly
Despite continuing tough trading conditions in Europe, Carlsberg has achieved 4% organic growth in operating profit to DKr4.1 billion and increased organic net sales by 2% to DKr32.9 billion (Eur4.4 billion) for the first
Diageo has agreed to sell its Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk, Ireland, to the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC). In September, Diageo will transfer operations from Dundalk to its renovated
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has reshaped its sales team, to create a more customer-driven operation, under the leadership of newly-appointed Sales & Marketing Director, Emiel van Dijk. Emiel Van
Royal Unibrew’s acquisition of the Finnish brewery Oy Hartwall has been approved by the Estonian competition authorities. The acquisition is in line with Royal Unibrew’s strategy of being a focused
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist meat packing company, and Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer, are to proceed with plans to construct a new meat processing facility in Victoria, Australia. The
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched its Food and Drink Industry Awards 2013. The award categories include export development, branding, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Pictured at the launch were
University College Cork (UCC) researchers have produced a book on cereal grains that will be a useful resource for the
UK convenience food and poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group has announced changes to its leadership structure. Two new roles
According to ‘Ready Meals 2013’, a new Market Report Plus by market intelligence firm Key Note, the UK market grew
US-based Campbell Soup Company is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to
Carlsberg UK has become the first brewer to join the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and will support the `Every
Danone has acquired YoCrunch in the US for an undisclosed sum, Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings
US-based food group Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group for an undisclosed sum. Kelsen is a
Staff at Riggs Autopack have started work in their impressive new factory in Nelson, Lancashire, following the company’s move across
Two pioneers in the food industry – sustainability metrics developer, Bluehorse Associates, and US fair trade market leader, Equal Exchange
New product activity levels in the pizza market have remained relatively consistent over the past few years, despite ongoing consolidation
Kerry Group, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods producer, is sustaining the strong business development and growth momentum achieved
Cargill has reported new earnings of $2.31 billion for its 2013 fiscal year, nearly double the $1.17 billion realized in
Latest research from the National Consumer Agency on grocery shopping habits in Ireland shows that consumers are spreading their shopping
Allied Bakeries has announced that it is officially the number two bakery manufacturer in the UK (Nielsen, Value and Unit
Michael Clarke, the former chief executive of Premier Foods, is reported to have joined international private equity group Kohlberg Kravis
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has written to UK Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to finally put a stop
Although group sales increased by 3.4% to £362 million for the first half ended 29 June 2013, like-for-like own shop
Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended importation of whey powder and dairy base powder (a whey based dairy ingredient used in
Bernard Matthews, Britain’s leading turkey producer, has announced a brand refresh. Supported by a multi-media campaign that will cover national
UK fresh milk processor Müller Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that it is to wind down its depot operations at Keith
Investment group Investcorp has agreed to acquire Tyrrells Potato Crisps, the UK manufacturer of premium crisps and snacks, from private equity
Once a basic burger and chips was sufficient to satisfy the appetite of British diners, but new research from Mintel
Manchester United Football Club and PepsiCo have announced a multi-year regional sponsorship agreement in Asia-Pacific. Under terms of the agreement,
The board of Dairy UK has appointed Dr Judith Bryans as the new chief executive of the organisation. Dr Bryans
Italian dairy group Parmalat, which is part of France-based Lactalis, has acquired Brazilian company Balkis Industria e Comercio de Laticinios
Diageo has posted a 5% growth in net sales to £11.4 billion for the year ended 30 June 2013 with
Dawn Meats, one of Europe’s leading meat processors, has had its hard work in achieving an ISO 14001 certification for
Nestlé is introducing its premium-portioned capsule tea system Special.T to consumers outside Europe for the first time with the launch
Trade agreements which have just come into force will provide a further boost to the growing market for Scotch whisky
The UK breakfast cereals industry grew by 3.4% in value terms in 2012, according to ‘Breakfast Cereals’, a new market
With its one billion litre fresh milk processing facility at its Aylesbury Dairy nearing completion, Arla Foods UK plans to
Rabobank Anticipates Higher Than Expected EU Cap on Biodiesel and Increased Opportunities For Growth
The current debates in the European Union (EU) on biofuel policy continue to generate rumour and speculation, causing considerable uncertainty
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