An innovative new project led by University College Cork (UCC) will use duckweed to treat wastewater, typically slurry, from beef and dairy farms. The project ‘Brainwaves’ has just received € 1.4
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As consumers increasingly turn online for their food and beverage needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment
Ingredion EMEA has launched its first polyol sweetener, ERYSTA® Erythritol. The sweetener enables manufacturers to reduce or replace sugar to achieve nutrition-related claims, such as ‘no added sugar’ or ‘calorie-reduced’, in multiple
Three years after the acquisition of WhiteWave, Danone is moving into a new chapter for its Essential Dairy and Plant-Based (EDP) business to capture greater growth and value. Following the
Functional ingredients like probiotics can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report. The global food service industry has had to
For growing food production firms looking to add scalability to their business, Winkworth, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of industrial mixing and blending machinery, has launched an innovative new
Global launches of sports nutrition products more than doubled between 2015 and 2019 and suppliers are now segmenting their offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of customers. There
For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in seafood exports. In April, 183,000 tonnes of Norwegian seafood was exported to a value of NOK 8.2
McKinsey & Company Agriculture practice has released a new report examining the role of agriculture in climate change and how to reduce emissions through improved farming practices. The report identifies
The latest figures from Kantar show take home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 17.2% in the 12 weeks to 19 April as shoppers adjusted to life under lockdown. While grocery sales are strong, retailers will
The latest CGA Business Confidence Survey reveals that UK operators remain deeply pessimistic about both market prospects and the future of their own businesses, with a third (32%) of senior
Seafood Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish seafood sector, has written to the chief executives of the main UK supermarket retailers, urging them to reopen their fresh fish counters. With international
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. The new solution is the first of its kind. It uses
An innovative new online food programme, from the Local Enterprise Offices, is set to boost the number of Irish food start-ups. The Digital School of Food is the first of
New analysis from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that deal activity in the UK food and beverage sector slowed in the first quarter of
Charles Rolls, co-founder of Fever-Tree, is to step down from his current role as non-executive deputy chairman at the group’s next annual general meeting on 4 June 2020. Fever-Tree is
UK sales of plain, flavoured, juicy and functional waters have increased by more than 1 billion litres over the past five years, according to the new 2020 UK Water Drinks
Kerry Group, the taste and nutrition company, has expanded its clean-label food protection capabilities through the acquisition of two innovative companies, IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab. These acquisitions, which were
Nearly 40 stakeholders from across the spectrum – including consumer groups, policy makers, academics, food companies and retailers – are calling for the nutrition label Nutri-Score to become mandatory in
While early stage infant nutrition is firmly focused on the developmental needs of babies, it is evident that parents’ interests shift as their children grow and that adult themes become
More than 120 Scottish food and drink businesses from sectors as diverse as brewers, dairies, seafood, and condiments have joined the newly launched supportlocal.scot directory. Created by the industry body,
Nestlé has announced a new wind farm partnership off the coast of North East England. The offshore farm, run by Orsted, will provide 125GWh to cover 50% of Nestlé’s UK
The Norwegian government has started the careful reopening of society after successfully curbing the spread of the Corona virus with
As industries, businesses and politicians make strong commitments to initiatives like the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, consumers all
After a searing summer in 2018, UK sales of plain water slipped back in 2019, but were ahead of results
Bunge Loders Croklaan, a key supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has strengthened mitigation of 3-MCPDe
Fever-Tree, the UK-based supplier of premium carbonated mixers, has reported a 10% increase in revenue to £260.5 million for the
Chr. Hansen has acquired HSO Health Care. The acquisition of the Austria-based B2B company specialising in probiotics for women’s health
Lidl Ireland and the retailer’s exclusive beef supplier, Cavan-based Liffey Meats, have secured exports to the value of €14 million,
YFood, a Munich-based start-up company offering complete food solutions in the form of drinks, bars and powder, has secured a
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported a 3% rise in group revenue to £7.6 billion at constant currency for the
Synergy Flavours, a leading supplier of flavours, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, has launched Dairy by
Premier Foods has concluded its strategic review, which was announced on 27 February 2019, and announced a transformational agreement with
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced the global launch of its DuPont™ YO-MIX® PRIME cultures series. These innovative cultures set
Many of today’s busy consumers are juggling their careers, families and social lives while striving to maintain healthy lifestyles, both
Carbios, a company pioneering new bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, has announced the publication
Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar sector saw collective like-for-like sales drop 57.6% in March as the country moved into
Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have confirmed a further extension of a long-standing 20-year relationship for the supply of potatoes,
Ingredion, a leading global provider of plant-based ingredient solutions, is to acquire a controlling 75% stake in PureCircle, one of
Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese producers, is working in partnership with Westland Cheese to increase distribution
Mondelēz International has joined two leading initiatives focused on tackling plastic waste and pollution, as the company accelerates its efforts
With the outbreak of Covid-19, organizations are faced with travel restrictions and quarantine challenges, required to reduce direct contact between
AG Barr, which produces and markets some of the UK’s leading drinks brands, including IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Strathmore and Funkin, has
Microorganisms from the environment can enter the dairy supply chain at multiple stages, including production, milk collection, and processing, with
Pladis Global, one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies, has chosen to partner with e-commerce analytics platform e.fundamentals to
With Britain in lock-down, hot food delivery services from restaurants and takeaways are set to have an increasingly important role
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has completed its acquisition of Glycom, the world’s
Unilever has announced that Hindustan Unilever (HUL), India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods company and Unilever’s listed subsidiary in India, has
The latest figures from Kantar show the Irish grocery market experienced its busiest ever period over the 12 weeks to 22
As efforts accelerate worldwide to provide relief from the ravages of COVID-19, PepsiCo and The PepsiCo Foundation have announced a
Dairygold, the Irish dairy and agri business co-operative, increased annual turnover by 2.7% to €1.02 billion in 2019, to break
C&C Group, a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and
A Star is Born is one of Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2020 (number 8), highlighting how the
Pernod Ricard has completed the purchase of the remaining stake in the Ultra-Premium dry gin brand Monkey 47. The group
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