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Following the creation of the Waitrose LOVE life brand (launched in June 2011), Pearlfisher has created the name, tone of voice and graphic and structural packaging for Waitrose LOVE life
Royal FrieslandCampina is acquiring cheese specialist Zijerveld and its packaging unit Den Hollander Food from and MYWO Food Group. The acquisition will enable FrieslandCampina Cheese to offer customers a more
Total Produce, Europe’s leading fresh produce company, has completed its acquisition of a 30% shareholding in the Vancouver-headquartered Oppenheimer Group. A further 30% shareholding will be acquired in 2017 at
Emmi has strengthened its position in the international goat’s and sheep’s milk product market by acquiring a 70% stake in AVH Dairy Trade, which is based in Bergen, the Netherlands.
Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of the Danish aquavit brands Aalborg and Brøndums, the German brand Malteserkreuz Aquavit and the Danish bitter brand Gammel Dansk to Arcus-Gruppen for Eur103
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent baker, is closing its plant in Blackpool with the loss of 55 jobs. Production at the factory is due to finish by the end of
UK soft drinks company Nichols has continued its positive trading momentum in the second half of 2012 with total sales for the year ended 31 December 2012 increasing by 9%
To ensure sustainability and continued growth of its branded business, FrieslandCampina Hungary is reorganising its operations, resulting in the closure of its Debrecen factory. The production of selected products will be
KM Packaging Services has achieved a major breakthrough in packaging for ambient ready meals containing uncooked meat, vegetables and sauces. The company’s latest film technology can provide these products with
Dean Foods, one of leading food and beverage companies in the United States, has completed the sale of its Morningstar Foods division to Canadian dairy group Saputo for $1.45 billion.
While the UK may be growing larger as a nation, with one in three (31%) British consumers on a more or less permanent diet, new research from Mintel finds sales
Unilever has agreed to sell its global Skippy peanut butter business to Hormel Foods, the US-based food and meat products manufacturer, for a total cash consideration of approximately $700 million.
Dole Food Company expects the sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh businesses to ITOCHU Corporation for $1.685 billion in cash to be completed in early 2013. The
Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy and leading supplier of milk based dairy ingredients to the food industry, has reported a 13% increase in turnover to £340.9 million and
Greencore has completed the disposal of its chilled desserts facility in Minsterley to Muller Dairy UK for £4.3 million. Greencore has now transferred some production and related manufacturing equipment from
Since the start of 2013 up to 40 percent of European Union pigs will come from farms that are flouting animal welfare rules, according to Britain’s National Pig Association (NPA).
International dairy groups FrieslandCampina and Bongrain have established a joint venture with limited scope, effective from 1 January 2013. The joint venture will be responsible for the sale of Royal
The slow recovery in international dairy prices that began in August continued through into the final quarter of 2012, but failed to gain much momentum, according to Rabobank’s latest dairy
According to ‘Fruit & Vegetables 2013’, a new report by market intelligence company Key Note, the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in the UK is struggling. Still, in 2011, the
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau is acquiring the entire share capital of Larsen, the Vikings’Cognac. Founded in 1926, Larsen is one of the last independent cognac producers, with a range
Known globally for the quality of its products and capabilities, Schenck Process provides food manufacturers with total engineering solutions in the areas of bulk materials handling, feeding, weighing, conveying and
Premier Foods has renewed its long-standing licence to produce Cadbury branded cake products until at least June 2017 as part
Leatherhead Food Research has identified the key global issues that are likely to have an impact on the food and
With leading coffee retailers announcing massive expansion plans across China and a new generation of coffee culture loving consumers, the
Food and drink manufacturers have trebled the number of apprenticeships across the industry, beating an original target to double before
Pro2Pac is returning with a new look, a new layout and the same continued commitment to showcasing the latest innovations
Charles Wells has announced its annual results for the financial year to 29 September 2012, incorporating the performance of Wells
Over half of UK shoppers (52%) often change their meal plans based on which products are on promotion at the
Solae, the world leader in developing innovative soy technologies and ingredients, has produced a report to identify the ‘Market Opportunities
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, is the first lubricant provider to garner ISO
In the wake of the UK Government’s announcement to introduce a consistent front-of-pack labelling system, which will help consumers make
Less need for sample gas, measurement of the gas pressure in the packaging and a brighter and more brilliant display:
Total Produce, Europe’s leading fresh produce company, has agreed to acquire 65% of Grandview Ventures, which trades as the Oppenheimer
Symbol group operators, such as Budgens and Costcutter, now account for 40% of UK convenience store sales, according to the
On 1 January 2013, Fiona Dawson, president of Mars Chocolate UK, becomes president of IGD. Andy Clarke, chief executive of
Wessanen has decided to postpone the divestment of its US subsidiary American Beverage Corporation (ABC). Wessanen started the divestment process
Stock Spirits Group is moving a step closer to becoming Central and Eastern Europe’s largest spirits business by acquiring leading
Glanbia Co-operative Society members have resoundingly approved a €224 million share spin-out and sale of Glanbia plc shares after a
The Top Ten Trends in food for 2013, and how they relate to cocoa and chocolate applications, have been revealed
Measom Freer has launched a new range of scoops in standard food safety colours, with antibacterial additive also available to provide
Have you ever wanted the ultimate tamper-evident solution for your product – that only a sealed tin can provide –
Manuplastics has led European plastic product innovation for over 75 years and specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality,
At Ecopack, Nicholl Food Packaging will showcase its variety of tray packing solutions, demonstrating their versatility and suitability for a
Leading ingredient specialists Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe)’s aggressive expansion strategy and drive for growth continues with a series of new
Cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut is acquiring the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods, Singapore for $950 million.
Netherlands-based food group VION has agreed to a management buy-out of its UK pork operations, securing around 4,000 jobs, subject
Danone is preparing a cost reduction and adaptation plan to win back its competitive edge in Europe, where the downturn
With the sustainable packaging market set to reach £111 billion within five years, it’s not surprising that ECOPACK, the UK’s
According to 58 per cent of branding, packaging and marketing professionals, environmental issues have become so mainstream that consumers now
Diageo has announced that its discussions with JB y Compania SA de CV and Lanceros S. de CV, relating to the future
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), representing the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, is celebrating five years of success in reducing
Taura Natural Ingredients is set to launch a range of natural concentrated fruit pieces designed specifically for use by artisan
Trade show organiser easyFairs has experienced a record number of exhibitor bookings for its PACKAGING INNOVATIONS event at the NEC
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