The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of Lutosa of Belgium by McCain of Canada. Lutosa’s activities overlap with those of the global market leader McCain in the production
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Rules on the labelling and content of baby milk and foods for special medical purposes should be better defined in order to protect consumers and distinguish more clearly between foods
According to ‘Biscuits & Cakes’, a new Market Report Plus by market intelligence company Key Note, the value of the industry rose by 4.4% in 2012, as a result of
Leatherhead Food Research has officially opened its Pathogen Pilot Plant, otherwise known as DirtyLab. This new facility, with category II containment capabilities, allows Leatherhead to deliberately contaminate both conventional and
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 12 May, show the market is becoming increasingly tough for the traditional multiple retailers as
Ballyrashane Creamery, the Northern Irish dairy co-operative, is investing around £6 million to grow its European business. The company has developed a new speciality butter aimed at key markets such
William Grant & Sons has appointed Claire Totten as global brand manager for Tullamore DEW, the second largest Irish whiskey brand in the world. She will play a senior role
Andrew Large has joined the British Poultry Council as chief executive, following the retirement of Peter Bradnock after a 22-year tenure. Andrew Large joins the BPC from UK’s Cleaning and
Flagship Food Group of the US has moved into Europe with the acquisition of Atlantic Foods Group, a leading supplier and manufacturer of menu solutions to the UK food service
Coca‑Cola Enterprises (CCE), which manufactures, bottles and markets Coca-Cola products in Western Europe, has commenced a ground breaking study with ten households in Great Britain to understand why recycling rates
Cargill has unveiled a new addition to its chocolate portfolio: Caramel Equilibre, a double indulgence that brings together Belgian white chocolate with real dairy caramel in one unique and timeless
Frutarom Health, Switzerland, reports increased demand for Go-Less®, its natural ingredient targeting urinary incontinence in adults. Recently, a number of supplements for urinary incontinence containing Go-Less, were launched in Europe
Campbell Soup Company has agreed to acquire US-based Plum Organics, a leading provider of premium, organic foods and snacks that serve the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and children. ‘Plum’
Nestlé is investing Eur44 million (SFr55 million) between 2013 and 2015 on new technology for its Nescafé factory at Girona in north-eastern Spain. The new equipment will deliver greater efficiencies
Arla Foods has agreed to sell its Crediton Dairy milk drinks business to a management buy-out team led by former Milk Link chief executive Neil Kennedy and former Milk Link
Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, has asked advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children from being exposed to alcohol advertising on
Now focused on the UK following the £341.1 million disposal of its St Hubert French spreads business, Dairy Crest has reported a 7% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £50.6
Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, has completed the purchase of Giles Foods, a leading speciality bread and pastry manufacturer. The investment, for an undisclosed sum, supports the strategy of
Greencore, the UK and international convenience food producer, has increased revenue by 0.9% to £572.9 million in the first half ended 29 March 2013 with growth in its Convenience Foods
Dutch brewer Bavaria has shown it is not just its beer bottles that are green, with a new initiative designed to cut CO2 emissions, as part of the firm’s drive
Bars are one of the growing segments in the functional food market. And their success is by no means confined to the field of sport; they are constantly attracting new
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel UK, for the 12 weeks ending 12 May 2013, confirm the polarisation of the grocery market with excellent performances from Aldi and
UK-based soft drinks group Britvic has unveiled plans to deliver annual savings of £30 million by 2016. These include proposals
John Moloney, group managing director of Glanbia, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group, is retiring from this role and
Danone has formed a joint venture with COFCO, the State-owned largest food company in China. As part of the agreement
Iglo Group, Europe’s leading frozen foods business, has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its new chief executive. He replaces Martin
The Lakes Distillery will become the first whisky distillery to operate in the English Lake District in more than 100
In response to the market trend towards healthier lifestyles, Swiss dairy group Emmi has launched Good Day – a range
Interest in natural products has grown markedly in recent years. This has been reflected in a number of ways in
Heineken has entered into a local joint venture agreement with privately-owned Alliance Brewery Company to brew and sell Heinken beers
At this year’s IFFA, Frutarom Savory Solutions presented its wide variety of starter cultures, which allow for the production of
Northern Ireland meat processor Linden Foods is to invest £5 million in its factory site at Dungannon, resulting in the
Danone is acquiring an equity stake of over 90% in Happy Family, the fourth largest contender in the US baby
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh produce has been awarded an International Safety Award by the British Safety
Svetol®, the top-selling slimming ingredient in the US, is taking centre-stage on the Naturex stand at this week’s Vitafoods Europe
Following its acquisitions in 2011 and 2012, WILD Flavors, one of the world’s leading producers of natural ingredients for the
PureCircle, the world’s leading producer and marketer of high purity stevia ingredients, is leading the European stevia industry into the
Barentz Europe, a leading international provider of innovative and standard ingredients and materials for the food & nutrition, personal care,
Icelandic Group has decided to combine the management of its three UK businesses – Seachill, Coldwater and Icelandic UK. The
Despite the challenging economic climate, UK poultry processor Moy Park has reported a substantial increase in pre-tax profits from £4.8
Opportunities to recycle beverage cartons in the UK continue to increase, as the proportion of local authorities collecting them from
The Coca-Cola Company has announced four global strategic business actions across the more than 200 countries in which it operates
The UK grocery sector continues to show its commitment to reducing food and drink waste as 45 signatories have joined
Discriminatory food taxes introduced by some EU member states to discourage the consumption of certain foods sidestep the larger challenge
Belvoir Fruit Farms, the UK premium soft drinks producer, is launching its Elderflower pressé and Raspberry Lemonade in a 250ml
Danone is acquiring a 50.1% interest in Sirma, one of the leading players in the Turkish water market. Ranked 11th
Scotch spirits group William Grant & Sons has appointed Fiona Toner as Global Brand Manager for Hendrick’s Gin. Fiona Toner
The first ranking of the most chosen global FMCG brands launched by Kantar Worldpanel reveals the brands that are being
Cargill has broken ground on a $100 million investment to construct a state-of-the-art cocoa processing facility in Gresik, in the
Diageo has announced that Ivan Menezes (pictured) will replace Paul Walsh as chief executive with effect from 1 July 2013.
The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the
Premier Foods has appointed Pam Powell as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Pam Powell has more than 20 years
Symrise has opened its new research center at its headquarters at Holzminden in Germany. With the new building, the company
The $11.5 billion global infant formula category is set for its biggest innovation push in years following the launch of
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