Following the successful disposal of its KP Snacks business, United Biscuits has appointed Martin Glenn as its new chief executive. Martin Glenn has been chief executive of frozen food group
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Nestlé has been named one of the top ten most reputable companies in the world in the annual ‘Global RepTrak 100’ study. The company achieved ninth place in the study,
Swiss dairy group Emmi has agreed to acquire Käserei Studer for an undisclosed price. Based at Hatswil near Amriswil in Switzerland, Käserei Studer produces and distributes a selected range of
The Truvia® business has announced that the UK sweetener market has grown by £3.5 million in 2012 – a 7 percent growth rate in a previously flat market. This growth
DairyCo is launching a spring campaign to encourage UK consumers to take time to savour and appreciate the everyday things that matter – especially where their milk comes from. ‘The
R&R Ice Cream, Europe’s largest own label ice cream manufacturer, has agreed to acquire UK ice cream manufacturer Fredericks Dairies. R&R is paying £49 million for the business which achieved sales
Canadean’s provisional estimates for 2012 indicate that global commercial beverage growth was on a par with that in 2011 in an environment still rocked by global financial fragility, and political
Epax, the leading Omega-3 concentrates company, will be demonstrating its unparalleled expertise on stand 16040 at this year’s Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva, taking place on 14 – 16 May. Epax
Despite the economic gloom, the UK is still a nation with an appetite for a takeaway – with the average person spending at least £110 on breakfast, lunch and dinner
The latest Irish supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17 March, show Superquinn growing ahead of the market for the first time in five years
Executive Vice President and director of Arla’s Swedish market, Christer Aberg, has decided to accept a position in the Oslo-based company Orkla and will therefore leave Arla Foods after four
National Pig Association’s ‘Wall of Fame’ has reached a milestone, with one hundred leading brands pledging total traceability for the imported pork and pork products they sell. “The response to
Bill Mustoe (pictured) will step down as chairman of UK dairy co-operative First Milk at the company’s AGM this October after four years at the helm. Bill Mustoe comments: “I
Chippindale Foods, which has over 30 years’ experience of supplying free range eggs, including its MyEggs and Bronte Browns Organic ranges, has secured a major national UK listing with Morrisons following
With sales of almost £10 billion, the UK soft drinks market continued to show resilience during 2012 to register value growth in the grocery, convenience and impulse channel and the
Despite leading the world in juice consumption, the North American juice market is struggling against stiff competition in the soft drink arena, according to Canadean, the leading authority on the
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%
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
Private equity firm CapVest and Lantmannen, one of the largest groups in agriculture, machinery, energy and food in the Nordic
Chinese infant formula group Yashill International is to invest NZ$230 million (US$192 million) in building a new milk processing plant
Bewley’s of Ireland is acquiring UK coffee roaster Bolling Coffee based at Meltham, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire. This is Bewley’s
Scotch whisky exports hit a record £4.3 billion in 2012, an increase of 87% in the last 10 years. Rising
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has launched a consumer-facing brand called Burgess Harvest Veg.
PepsiCo has been recognised as a ‘Top Employer’ in Europe for the third year running by the CRF Institute, an
According to the latest glass recycling industry data published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE), the average glass recycling
Muntons have announced that Neil Pearmain has been appointed MI Sales and Marketing Director and will take over all responsibilities
While it seems that jam and marmalade are falling out of favour among British consumers, new research from Mintel lifts
Hilton Food Group, Europe’s leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying customers in thirteen countries, increased volumes by 4.8% and
A Nestlé brand that started as an idea to solve the problem of what to do with unsold coffee is
Kilbeggan® 18YO Irish whiskey has been named Best Irish Blended Whiskey in the world for the second year running at
Since the discovery that the incidence of heart disease is much lower across the Mediterranean than in other regions, the
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has retained its leadership of Impact Databank’s Top 100 Premium Spirit Brands rankings,
SABMiller is targeting further beer volume growth and share gains in its Latin American division over the next 3-5 years.
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
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