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
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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 were awarded Gold Medals at the 2013 Irish Whiskey Masters

New research from Cranfield University and Writtle College, to be presented at the MQUIC 2013 supply chain conference this week, shows for the first time that ethylene removal extends the
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 18 August 2013, show sustained growth for Sainsbury’s throughout 2013. John Coll, director at Kantar Worldpanel, comments:

Errigal Seafood has strengthened its position as Ireland’s largest seafood processor with the acquisition of Kilmore Fish Co, also known as CKI, based in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford. The two

Danone has welcomed the findings of the New Zealand authorities’ investigation of dairy co-opertive Fonterra which conclude that all ingredients used by Danone are in full compliance with the highest
Royal Crown Cola International (RCCI), a beverage industry leader and a subsidiary of Cott Corporation, will showcase its portfolio of water-based liquid enhancers at Anuga 2013 (Booth C-101, Hall 8;

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 the first half of 2013. Higher sales prices and the

Arla Foods is posting significant growth in earnings, revenue and profit for the first half of 2013. The effect of last year’s mergers and acquisitions are beginning to be realised

Reflecting double digit growth in emerging markets and a strong performance in the US, French drinks group Pernod Ricard achieved 6% organic growth in profit from recurring operations to Eur2.23

Crabbie’s, the UK’s number one selling alcoholic ginger beer, is the new official title sponsor of the Grand National and Grand National Festival at Aintree. The three-year deal between Crabbie’s

‘Online sales will kill packaging design’ is the hot topic being discussed by major names such as Innocent Drinks and Marks & Spencer at the BIG Packaging Debate, at Packaging Innovations

The member council of FrieslandCampina has approved the construction of a new plant for infant and toddler nutrition and ingredients in Borculo, as well as the replacement and expansion of
Hubert Weber, president Coffee, Europe at Mondelez International, will become the new head of the global snacking group’s European region later this year. He will succeed Timothy Cofer as executive
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted net sales of SFr1.57 billion in the first half of 2013 – an increase of 17.0% year-on-year. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)

Dutchman Henri de Sauvage Nolting is the new executive vice president for Arla Foods in Sweden. He comes from a position as head of Unilever Nordic and has 20 years of

Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has introduced two new Eco-Combi trucks to replace three conventional vehicles – reducing CO2 emissions from transport by 30 per cent. The vehicles are being

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

Packaged water consumption in China continues to skyrocket. In just seven years China has doubled its share of the global

The latest Asda Income Tracker reveals that family spending power in the UK fell by £1 a week year-on-year in
The Brand & DesignVillage, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, has sold out. Trade show organiser easyFairs has experienced a record

Glanbia, the global nutritional products and solutions group, delivered a good financial and operating performance in the first six months
Heineken has posted a 1% organic decline in group revenue to Eur10.38 billion for the first half of 2013 as
Despite continuing tough trading conditions in Europe, Carlsberg has achieved 4% organic growth in operating profit to DKr4.1 billion and increased organic net

Diageo has agreed to sell its Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk, Ireland, to the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC). In

Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has reshaped its sales team, to create a more customer-driven operation, under the leadership of

Royal Unibrew’s acquisition of the Finnish brewery Oy Hartwall has been approved by the Estonian competition authorities. The acquisition is

Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist meat packing company, and Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer, are to proceed with plans to

Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched its Food and Drink Industry Awards 2013. The award categories include export development,

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