Dairy Crest, the leading UK-owned dairy foods company, has retained its contract to supply liquid milk to Sainsbury’s from February 2014, after a competitive process. The new contract is for
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What makes a meal satisfying? The body recognises nutrients and calories, but the satisfaction of a meal comes from the entire eating experience, including the taste, aroma and texture of
Bakkavor, the UK and international fresh prepared foods group, has reported like-for-like revenue growth of 5.4% to £1.72 billion and a 6.9% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £115.1 million for
The FSA (Food Standards Agency) in the UK has received the second set of test results from the food industry, which has been checking for the presence of horse DNA
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has cut its water consumption by half at its Sutton Bridge site. Water meters have been fitted to all
UK food group Premier Foods has reported a 3.2% rise in underlying business sales to £1.35 billion with underlying trading profit increasing by 10.3% to £123.4 million for the year
Beefeater Gin, part Chivas Brothers, is to open London’s first ever gin distillery visitor centre. The development at the historic Beefeater gin distillery in Kennington will open later in 2013
Ebro, the multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors, is acquiring 25% of Riso Scotti, parent company of the Scotti Group, for Eur18 million. Scotti is
Top Unilever executive Monique Bourquin (pictured) has been nominated as a new member of the board of Swiss dairy group Emmi to replace Joseph Deiss, who has decided to step down
Mergers, acquisitions and strong brands were behind a 15% rise to DKr63.1 billion (Eur8.5 billion) in Arla Foods’ turnover in 2012. As expected, consolidated net profit amounted to 3% of
Danone has announced a number of restructuring measures, including the cutting of around 900 management and administrative positions across 26 countries, to tackle the significant decline in its sales in
The Carbon Trust is launching the world’s first international award for water reduction to catalyse business action on measuring, managing and reducing water use. This will fundamentally change businesses’ sustainability
David Forde, currently managing director of Heineken Ireland, has been appointed managing director of Heineken UK, effective May 2013. He succeeds Stefan Orlowski who has been appointed president Americas. David
Aryzta, the Zurich-based global speciality bakery group, is strengthening its position in Europe with the acquisition of Klemme, a leading bakery in Germany, for Eur280 million. The strategic acquisition will
UK dairy food group Dairy Crest, has announced a reorganisation, including board and other senior management changes. The sale of its stake in Yoplait Dairy Crest in 2009, the creation
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has appointed Prof. Michael Gibney as its new Chairman. Prof. Gibney, who is Professor of Food and Health at University College, Dublin’s (UCD)
Nestlé has reported a 10.2% increase in sales to SFr92.2 billion (Eur74.8 billion) for 2012 with organic growth of 5.9%, building on the strong growth of recent years. The organic sales
HJ Heinz Company is being acquired by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in a transaction valued at $28 billion, including the assumption of the global
UK soft drinks group Britvic has appointed Simon Litherland as chief executive with immediate effect. Simon Litherland has been managing director of Britvic GB for more than a year, having
Heineken increased revenue by 7.4% to Eur18.4 billion in 2012 as group beer volume grew 2.8% organically, with growth in four out of five regions, driving a gain in global
Produce World, the UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables has appointed a New Product Development Manager. Dara O’Doherty joined Produce World in February and is based at the
The Food Standards Agency has published the first set of industry results from beef products that have been tested for the presence of horse DNA. Of the 2,501 total results, 2472 (almost
UK dairy co-operative First Milk is increasing its milk prices as well as paying a return on the capital invested
Scotland Food & Drink have launched the first pan-industry strategy for the Scottish food and drink industry which articulates its
As the nation braces itself for another year of cuts, new research from Mintel finds budget Britain is in full
Following a meeting between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Food Standards Agency, and representatives from
Swiss dairy group Emmi has reported a 9.6% rise in net sales of SFr2.98 billion (Eur2.43 billion) for 2012, helped by
Coca-Cola Enterprises has reports a 2.5% fall in full year net sales to $8.1billion and a 10% drop in oerating
As Lock Inspection Systems’ recent installation at Bacheldre Mill illustrates, artisanal producers as well as large industrial food manufacturers stand
As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat, the Food Standards Agency in the UK has confirmed that the
JLT Specialty (JLT) and Campden BRI have, through their recently created strategic collaboration, launched a joint research paper on the
Greencore, the Irish and UK convenience food group, has appointed John Moloney as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. John Moloney
Bacardi, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has appointed Andy Gibson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Bacardi
Around 63% of exhibitors at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS and the co-located shows are using the event to launch major new technologies,
A major reform of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which aims to cut fishing to sustainable stock levels, end
SABMiller, through its China Resources Snow Breweries joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, is acquiring Kingway Brewery for a total
Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy and leading supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry, is
Brendan Gleeson, Dr Karina Pierce and Tom Tynan have been appointed to the Teagasc Authority in Ireland by the Minister
IOI Loders Croklaan, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable palm oil, is anticipating ongoing growth in the use
US-based global spirits group Beam has reported a 7% increase in net sales for 2012 to a record $2.5 billion.
Helped by a strong performance from its Moet Hennessy wines and spirits business, LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products group,
Consumers in the United Kingdom will be the first to benefit from a new global initiative by Nestlé to give
Heineken has started a strategic review of its Hartwall business in Finland. The review will evaluate strategic options for Hartwall
The former Vion UK pork operation, which was recently the subject of a management buy-out, backed by Leeds-headquartered private equity
Premier Foods has announced that, following the appointment of Gavin Darby as chief executive, a flatter executive management structure has
The Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Ireland has received a test result confirming 75% equine DNA in
As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat in the UK, the FSA has tested a quantity of frozen
Frutarom Savory Solutions is extending its portfolio of natural plant extracts with Origanox™ WS-T. The extract is available in powder
Premier Foods has completed the sale of its sweet pickles and table sauces business to Mizkan of Japan for a
Allied Bakeries has unveiled details of a new, state-of-the-art, bread production line in its Stockport bakery. Revamped as part of
A Memorandum of Understanding, between Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and Teagasc, has been signed. This collaboration agreement aims to strengthen
FoodDrinkEurope has launched its Guidance on Food Allergen Management for food manufacturers. The first Guidance of its kind sets out
The Bundeskartellamt, the German competition authority, has concluded its fine proceedings against several manufacturers of branded confectionery. On account of
Carlsberg Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries,
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