Award-winning ice cream producer Cheshire Farm continues to invest in its modern factory with the recent installation of a metal detector and conveyor system from Lock Inspection Systems. The family-run
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Paramount 21, a South-Devon family owned frozen food manufacturer, has installed an end of line Loma IQ3 Metal Detector to reliably inspect a challenging new seafood product. Inspection of the
After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla Foods has purchased the last 25% of Arla Foods Artis, the joint venture that controls its Russian activities. The former owner, Mike
The Hain Celestial Group, the US-based leading natural and organic products company, has acquired Ella’s Kitchen and formed the Global Infant, Toddler & Kids Division. Ella’s Kitchen is a manufacturer
Carlsberg has renewed its partnership with UEFA to remain the Official Beer Sponsor of UEFA’s various national team competitions, including the 2016 UEFA European Championship and acquired rights in connection
Produce World, one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe, continues to lead the industry with the installation a new carrot grading machine
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a ground-breaking ‘toolbox’ of natural improvement solutions offering bakers optimised production processes, better quality end-products, reduced waste and cleaner labels – all at the same
Boulder Brands, a leading US-based global health-and-wellness company, has acquired one of the UK’s top gluten free baking businesses, Cheshire-based Davies Bakery, from Frank Roberts & Sons for an undisclosed sum.
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The board of Greencore, the UK and Irish convenience food group, has announced that Di Walker will step down as chief operating officer and as a director of the company
Global consumption of bottled water has doubled in the past decade, and is set to continue growth to replace carbonates as the leading soft drinks category, predicts Canadean. Just ten
The British pig industry has started checking that pork from illegal European Union farms is not entering the British food chain. National Pig Association’s ‘Exercise Compliance’ follows the outstanding success
Cott Corporation is extending its UK and European business with the acquisition of Calypso Soft Drinks, including Mr Freeze (Europe), for an undisclosed price. Calypso Soft Drinks is a privately
While until a few years ago, Stevia was mainly known among industry insiders, after the EU approved its use in food and drink, there has been a surge of new
Cranswick has acquired East Anglian Pigs, a successful business involved in the breeding, rearing and finishing of British pigs. EAP operates in the British premium outdoor pig-rearing sector and has
With EU Member States having failed to reach a qualified majority – either in favour or against – a Commission proposal to restrict the use of three neonicotinoid insecticides, will
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has made its first premium payments in Ghana for the production of certified sustainable cocoa beans. In total 3,900 Ghanaian farmers received the payments for
Labcell is adding the Atago Pen Pro dip-style digital refractometer to its range of instrumentation for the food and drink industries. This high-quality, fast and accurate instrument is believed to
Measom Freer have announced the addition of the svelte new Charnwood bottle range to their stock products. These bottles are a slim shape with tapered shoulders and manufactured in clear
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is to receive Irish Government support for its plans to gear up to handle the anticipated increase in milk production after EU quotas are abolished 2015, with
UK beer sales fell 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, according to the British Beer & Pub Association’s quarterly Beer Barometer. The loss in sales of this
VION is separating its two principal activities – food and ingredients. The company aims to achieve full operational, organisational and legal independence for Food (active in the Netherlands, Germanyand a
Nestlé Professional, the Nestlé business that supplies the food services industry, is investing Eur40 million to extend its Davigel factory
R&R Ice Cream, the second largest take-home ice cream manufacturer in Europe, is being acquired by private equity group PAI
PepsiCo UK has again secured a place the UK’s list of Top 50 Employers for Women. This is the sixth
A former tanning salon and metal fabricators workshop at Solihull in England have been converted intoBritain’s most environmentally friendly convenience
Danone and Yakult Honsha, the Japanese probiotics specialist, have replaced their existing strategic alliance with a new co-operative framework. In
The Premier League has appointed Anthony Fry (pictured) as its new chairman. He will take up the position effective as of
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has elected a new seven-member Board of Directors. Nikolaos Mamoulis is the new Chairman and Non-Executive
UK-based global pharmaceutical and healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline has decided to dispose of its Lucozade glucose energy and sports drinks, and
The French soft drinks market is being adversely impact by the imposition of taxes and the continuing economic pressures on
Kellogg Company has been recognised as a “Top 50 Company for Diversity” by DiversityInc, a leading global organization focusing on
Coca-Cola Hellenic has acquired a minority 10% stake in Filia Environmental Industries, which has just opened a new PET recycling
A new, pioneering €2.2million EU INTERREG IVA-funded programme aims to increase sales by €30 million across 90 food and drink
Irish Distillers has been announced as the one of the most reputable Irish companies for 2013, according to the results
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has opened a brand new £7 million production facility at its Sheffield operations following a multi-million
A unique scheme that allows school-leavers to ‘earn while they learn’ by placing them in a salaried training role while
Associated British Foods has reported a 10% increase in group revenues to £6.33 billion and a 20% rise in adjusted
SABMiller has accelerated the planned promotion of chief operating officer Alan Clark to chief executive with immediate effect after executive
The restructuring of Premier Foods’ bread business is on track to deliver £20 million in cost savings in 2013. The
British grocery retailer Asda has announced that it will invest over £700 million of capital in 2013 into online, new and
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, INC has provided new details and event updates for the 30th Anniversary World
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Orkla’s NOK6.1 billion (Eur800 million) purchase of Rieber & Son. The deal gives Orkla
Pubs struggling to pay rent or beer prices could save thousands of pounds a year each, thanks to a new
The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo that requires the companies to
Bakkavor, leading international producer of fresh prepared foods, has officially opened its new Creative Food factory and farm in the
Gerber Emig and Refresco have agreed to merge to create a leading pan-European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, is investing £13.5 million in its manufacturing operations to
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau has reported a 16.3% rise (up 8.8% organically) in consolidated sales to Eur1.19 billion for
In order to strengthen competitiveness and create new opportunities for growth in its Confectionery & Snacks operations, Orkla is now
Filling machine manufacturer Riggs Autopack has secured a recent order from Little Turban, an artisan food manufacturer based in South-West
The ABP Food Group has taken the strategic decision to exit the frozen burger sector in Ireland and as a
Following the successful disposal of its KP Snacks business, United Biscuits has appointed Martin Glenn as its new chief executive.
Nestlé has been named one of the top ten most reputable companies in the world in the annual ‘Global RepTrak
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