Unilever has announced that it is sourcing more than a third of its agricultural raw materials sustainably, having made significant progress towards its target of 100% by 2020. With 36%
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UK regional brewer and pub group Fuller, Smith & Turner has appointed Simon Emeny (pictured), currently group managing director, as chief executive with effect from the 1st July 2013. Simon
Older adults who have higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids – found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood – may be able to lower their overall mortality risk
Nestlé is helping to accelerate the development of China’s coffee industry with the construction of new facilities that will provide farmers with training in improved growing techniques, at the same
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Packaging adhesive products used within the chilled and frozen ready meals sector require high quality and reliability to maintain packaging integrity under demanding conditions. Optimise H9I produced by KMS Adhesives;
Diageo has announced Teaninich near Alness in the Highlands as the location for its plans to build a new malt whisky distillery. The company has also announced a major new
Private equity firm CapVest and Lantmannen, one of the largest groups in agriculture, machinery, energy and food in the Nordic region, have partnered to form the Nordic´s leading poultry producer,
Chinese infant formula group Yashill International is to invest NZ$230 million (US$192 million) in building a new milk processing plant south of Auckland in New Zealand. Yashill International’s investment plans
Bewley’s of Ireland is acquiring UK coffee roaster Bolling Coffee based at Meltham, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire. This is Bewley’s second UK acquisition in 18 months following its purchase of
Scotch whisky exports hit a record £4.3 billion in 2012, an increase of 87% in the last 10 years. Rising demand for Scotch whisky from both mature and emerging markets
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has launched a consumer-facing brand called Burgess Harvest Veg. The new brand will offer consumers the best-tasting British vegetables,
PepsiCo has been recognised as a ‘Top Employer’ in Europe for the third year running by the CRF Institute, an external HR benchmarking organisation focused on management practices and working
According to the latest glass recycling industry data published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE), the average glass recycling rate in the European Union has risen above the 70%
Muntons have announced that Neil Pearmain has been appointed MI Sales and Marketing Director and will take over all responsibilities for the marketing and sales of their extensive range of
While it seems that jam and marmalade are falling out of favour among British consumers, new research from Mintel lifts the lid on the nation’s love for peanut butter and
Hilton Food Group, Europe’s leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying customers in thirteen countries, increased volumes by 4.8% and revenue by 5.1% to Eur1.03 billion for the 52 weeks
A Nestlé brand that started as an idea to solve the problem of what to do with unsold coffee is celebrating its 75th anniversary and its position as one of
Kilbeggan® 18YO Irish whiskey has been named Best Irish Blended Whiskey in the world for the second year running at the 2013 World Whisky Awards (WWA). The Kilbeggan Distilling Company,
Since the discovery that the incidence of heart disease is much lower across the Mediterranean than in other regions, the positive effects of the healthy Mediterranean diet – and especially
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has retained its leadership of Impact Databank’s Top 100 Premium Spirit Brands rankings, with seven brands in the top 20 by volume and
SABMiller is targeting further beer volume growth and share gains in its Latin American division over the next 3-5 years. Latin America is SABMiller’s biggest contributor to group profitability and
The strong performances of recent acquisitions and rigorous cost management have allowed Emmi, the Swiss dairy group, to achieve solid
Eating too much salt contributed to 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases throughout the world
Making its tenth appearance as an exhibitor at Vitafoods, Kaneka Pharma Europe invites visitors to discover first-hand its range of
Pentair Haffmans has appointed Emmanuel Rurema (pictured) to the role of Commercial Director. Rurema is responsible for all commercial teams and
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 17 March 2013, show Sainsbury’s is the
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK manufacturer of cake and speciality bread, has increased revenue by 1% to £103.3 million
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, maker of the world’s leading Irish whiskey, Jameson, has been named Whisky Distiller of the Year
Nestlé has marked the official opening of a new System Technology Centre (STC) in Switzerland that brings together on one
CSM has agreed to sell its Bakery Supplies businesses to Rhône Capital for an enterprise value of Eur1.05 billion. The
Defying the bleak economic environment, Fazer Group, one of Finland’s and the Nordic region’s biggest food groups, has reported a
PepsiCo has unveiled a new single-serve bottle for its Pepsi trademark portfolio including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi MAX and Pepsi
The horse meat scandal, which broke in January 2013, has once again put the spotlight on the sourcing of food,
C&C Group, the cider and beer producer, has strengthened its position in the Scottish on-trade market by acquiring a 50%
Swiss food group Laiteries Réunies Genève is buying back the package of shares in Nutrifrais that it sold to Emmi
The 2013 Organic market report by the Soil Association highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and
Cargill has announced that it has achieved the Standard National of Indonesia (SNI), for its Gerkens® cocoa powders produced in
Leading European inclusions specialists Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) is set to break into new markets in the UK and abroad
AG Barr has grown revenue and volume well ahead of the UK soft drinks market in both the carbonates and
The Bombay Sapphire gin distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire has become both the first distillery and first refurbishment to
Seven global organizations, including the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative – SAI Platform, have launched the world’s first practitioner’s guide to sustainable
Domino’s Pizza Group is implementing a new ‘pick-by-store’ solution, which will integrate with the group’s warehouse management system, OpenWMS from
Puratos has launched Deli Cheesecake, a ready-to-bake cheesecake base, allowing users to make the perfect cheesecake, every single time. It
The Synus® from Sartorius combines flexibility and precision to offer the perfect checkweighing solution for areas where space is at
Despite the continued pressure on consumer spending and some of the wettest weather ever recorded during 2012, Greggs increased sales
Having just completed the acquisition of VION’s poultry and red meat businesses in the UK, Boparan Holdings, the holding company
The European Council has reached political agreement on the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). The agreement comprises proposals
The world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers must do more to increase access to nutritious products and positively exercise their
In response to the growing consumer demand for natural, additive-free foods, Swiss dairy group Emmi is launching Yogurtpure, a new
The Association of Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers (CAIS) will host the 5th European Farmhouse and Artisan Cheesemakers Congress at University College
Continuum Recycling, the pioneering recycled-PET joint venture between Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and ECO Plastics, has celebrated sorting a quarter of
The recent launch of IREKS Chia Bread Mix from leading German baking ingredients manufacturer IREKS has created something of a
Within just a few decades, WILD-INDAG has developed into a global market leader in pouch technology and a leading supplier of process
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