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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 in Noyal-Pontivy, France. The investment, which will create 90 permanent
R&R Ice Cream, the second largest take-home ice cream manufacturer in Europe, is being acquired by private equity group PAI Partners for Eur460 million plus the assumption of debt from
PepsiCo UK has again secured a place the UK’s list of Top 50 Employers for Women. This is the sixth year that PepsiCo has made the prestigious list which is
A former tanning salon and metal fabricators workshop at Solihull in England have been converted intoBritain’s most environmentally friendly convenience store after the new Sainsbury’s Local opened its doors. The
Danone and Yakult Honsha, the Japanese probiotics specialist, have replaced their existing strategic alliance with a new co-operative framework. In 2004 Danone and Yakult signed a strategic alliance aimed at
The Premier League has appointed Anthony Fry (pictured) as its new chairman. He will take up the position effective as of 1 June 2013 ahead of the Premier League’s Annual General
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has elected a new seven-member Board of Directors. Nikolaos Mamoulis is the new Chairman and Non-Executive Director, while Emmanouil Fafalios is Chief Executive Officer and Executive
UK-based global pharmaceutical and healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline has decided to dispose of its Lucozade glucose energy and sports drinks, and Ribena fruit juice-based drinks brands. The two brands are part
The French soft drinks market is being adversely impact by the imposition of taxes and the continuing economic pressures on consumer spending, according to Canadean. In January 2012, a new
Kellogg Company has been recognised as a “Top 50 Company for Diversity” by DiversityInc, a leading global organization focusing on diversity and inclusion. This is the second consecutive year that
Coca-Cola Hellenic has acquired a minority 10% stake in Filia Environmental Industries, which has just opened a new PET recycling plant, located in Filiates of Thesprotia, Greece. The investment has
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
Swiss dairy group Emmi has agreed to acquire Käserei Studer for an undisclosed price. Based at Hatswil near Amriswil in
The Truvia® business has announced that the UK sweetener market has grown by £3.5 million in 2012 – a 7
DairyCo is launching a spring campaign to encourage UK consumers to take time to savour and appreciate the everyday things
R&R Ice Cream, Europe’s largest own label ice cream manufacturer, has agreed to acquire UK ice cream manufacturer Fredericks Dairies. R&R
Canadean’s provisional estimates for 2012 indicate that global commercial beverage growth was on a par with that in 2011 in
Epax, the leading Omega-3 concentrates company, will be demonstrating its unparalleled expertise on stand 16040 at this year’s Vitafoods exhibition
Despite the economic gloom, the UK is still a nation with an appetite for a takeaway – with the average
The latest Irish supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17 March, show Superquinn growing ahead
Executive Vice President and director of Arla’s Swedish market, Christer Aberg, has decided to accept a position in the Oslo-based
National Pig Association’s ‘Wall of Fame’ has reached a milestone, with one hundred leading brands pledging total traceability for the
Bill Mustoe (pictured) will step down as chairman of UK dairy co-operative First Milk at the company’s AGM this October
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