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
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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 food and beverage industries. Cereals represent a staple food for
UK convenience food and poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group has announced changes to its leadership structure. Two new roles have been created that will report directly to chief executive
According to ‘Ready Meals 2013’, a new Market Report Plus by market intelligence firm Key Note, the UK market grew by 5.7% in 2012. This was due to continued demand
US-based Campbell Soup Company is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. CVC has made a
Carlsberg UK has become the first brewer to join the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and will support the `Every Can Counts` campaign. Its membership marks the brewer’s commitment to
Danone has acquired YoCrunch in the US for an undisclosed sum, Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings packaged separately, in part through licensing agreements with well-known national
US-based food group Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group for an undisclosed sum. Kelsen is a producer of quality baked snacks, including the Kjeldsens and Royal
Staff at Riggs Autopack have started work in their impressive new factory in Nelson, Lancashire, following the company’s move across town. The company, which is part of the Fort Vale
Two pioneers in the food industry – sustainability metrics developer, Bluehorse Associates, and US fair trade market leader, Equal Exchange – have joined forces to unveil a new emblem. The
New product activity levels in the pizza market have remained relatively consistent over the past few years, despite ongoing consolidation in the industry, particularly in the US and in the
Kerry Group, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods producer, is sustaining the strong business development and growth momentum achieved in the final quarter of 2012 into its current financial
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
Danone has increased sales by 6% to €11.06 billion in the first half of 2013, reflecting a 3.5% growth in
As the warm weather continues, consumers across the UK are flocking in droves to pubs and restaurants to enjoy the sun.
Ebro, the Spanish a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors, has posted a net profit
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published research into the impact of the horse meat contamination issue on
UK supermarket group Morrisons is to acquire its first banana ripening site in Boston, Lincolnshires o it can control better
UK beer sales fell by 4.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, according to the British Beer &
Müller Wiseman Dairies has confirmed a key appointment in advance of the autumn opening of Britain’s largest butter plant in
AAK, one of the world-leading producers of high value-added vegetable oils and fats, has acquired Unipro from Unilever for an
Although group revenue remained flat at £55.1 million, UK soft drinks group Nichols managed to increase profit before tax by
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 7 July, show shoppers with
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has signed new agreements with Canada’s oldest independent brewery, Moosehead Breweries, to act as its
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