Measom Freer has added 2 new sizes to its popular Metric bottle range – the 60ml and 1 litre options are UK manufactured in clear PVC with other materials and
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Visitors to PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London 2012 (4 & 5 October 2012) at the Business Design Centre, will not only have plenty to see but also masses to think about as
PepsiCo has announced a number of senior management changes following the decision of John Compton, current president, to depart the global soft drinks and snacks group after 30 years. PepsiCo
A new campaign unites industry and consumers to fight Government plans to tax the ‘Great British Roast’. On 1 October, current Government proposals to add VAT to the sale of
Hilton Food Group, the leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers in Europe, has reported continuing pressure on consumer spending, with the economic backdrop and higher
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation will showcase a selection of novel products at booth F 64 in hall 3 at this year’s HiE. The company has extended its Purafarin range – a
French and international wines and spirits group Pernod Ricard is included in the league table of the most innovative companies in the word, published by the American magazine Forbes, being
Following the acquisition of the Italian dessert specialist A-27 in June 2011, Swiss dairy group Emmis has now launched its famous Bonta Divina range in Switzerland. A-27 produces a broad
Biotech company Enzymotec has reported that clinical trials for its lipid-based ingredient line for infant nutrition yielded positive results. This plan is part of a comprehensive business development strategy to
Carbery, an international leader in innovative whey proteins, will be presenting its “Whole of Life” dairy ingredient solution for fast-growing markets at this year’s HiE, being held between 13th and
Alistair Darby, chief operating officer at Marston’s, the British brewer and pub operator, is leaving to take up the role of chief executive at Mitchells & Butlers, leading operator of
Mondelez International, the new global snacks company that will be separated from Kraft Foods next month, is projecting organic revenue growth of 5-7% and double-digit operating EPS growth on a
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has formed a new partnership with IdentiGEN, one of world’s leading providers of DNA-based verification systems, as part of a major drive to establish Certified Aberdeen-Angus
The Jelly Bean Factory, the Irish confectionery manufacturer, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art production line, which will create 25 new jobs and nearly double the company’s manufacturing footprint from
Chesapeake Packaging Systems (CPS), part of Chesapeake, will be demonstrating its expertise as a carton packaging machinery supplier and consultant specialising in carton erecting, loading and closing at September’s PPMA
With the new SecurityPeel™ you can create packaging laminates with an excellent gas barrier and superior transparency. The films ensure that the packages will be easy to open but you
Despite economic uncertainty, UK ice cream sales hit the £1 billion mark in 2011, up from £998 million in 2010, according to new research from Mintel. Indeed, in the last
Nestle is rolling out its Special.T machine to five new countries in Europe. The premium-portioned beverage system offers a choice of 25 fine teas sourced from the top 1% of
Redpack Packaging Machinery has won orders for a further five P325S-FI machines for flow wrapping apples without a tray. Packers are impressed by the new Frictionless Infeed that avoids product
UK soft drinks groups Britvic and AG Barr are in preliminary discussions about a possible merger. A merger would create one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe, with
Italian drinks group Campari is acquiring Lascelles de Mercado, a rum producer based in Kingston, Jamaica, for $414.8 million (Eur330 million). LdM produces leading Jamaican rums, including Appleton Estate, Appleton
Arla Foods has increased revenue by 12% to DKr29.9 billion (Eur4.0 billion) in the first half, resulting from a combination of organic growth within core and growth markets and the
Nestle is boosting its research and development in Switzerland by extending its Product Technology Centre (PTC) in Konolfingen. The extension
Fuelled by strong growth in Asia, Pernod Ricard has reported a 7% increase in full year sales to Eur8.22 billion
London Electronics builds large digital screens which give live production data to the workforce, to help boost production line efficiency.
Reflecting volume growth and a strong international focus, Royal FreislandCampina has increased first half revenue by 7.6% to Eur5.09 billion
SABMiller has opened its new brewery in Onitsha, South Eastern Nigeria, the company’s first ‘greenfield’ brewery facility to be built
Arla Foods’ investment in the development of its bespoke butter facility at Westbury, is allowing the company to extend its
Thousands of farmers in Nigeria are supplying the grain for a new range of Nestle ready-to-eat cereals designed to help
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted a 2.2 % increase in net sales in the first half of 2012 to
Glanbia, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group, has agreed with its majority shareholder, Glanbia Co-operative Society, to enter into
Americans are throwing away 40 percent of food in the US, the equivalent of $165 billion in uneaten food each
Agreement has been reached by Robert Wiseman Dairies and representatives of the dairy farmers who supply the company, to collaborate
A unique bread ingredient technology developed by CSM Bakery Supplies reduces rework and waste during production to achieve cost savings
Elesa will have an intriguing selection of new products on its stand at the PPMA Exhibition on 27-29 September at
Nestle is strengthening its production capacity in Europe, investing more than SFr54 million (Eu45 million) to extend its Purina pet
Raisio, the Finnish foods and functional food ingredients manufacturer famous for its Benecol brand, has divided its Brands Division. The
Ukrainian confectionery manufacturer Roshen has commenced production at a new Eur59 million factory at Vinnytsia. With a production capacity of
Strong performances in emerging markets have helped Diageo to achieve organic growth of 6% in net sales to £10.76 billion
UK fresh produce company AKP Group has invested nearly £3 million into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the
Eden Springs, Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, has taken another important step in the roll-out of its hot beverage portfolio
Few cereal bars deserve their healthy image, as new research from Which? reveals high levels of fat, sugar and calories.
Based on its recent research on the soy ingredients market, Frost & Sullivan has presented Fitorex with the 2012 European
Greencore Group has acquired International Cuisine, a private label chilled ready meal business, from the Hain Daniels Group in the
Premier Foods has agreed to sell its sweet spreads and jellies business, including the Hartley’s, Robertson’s, Frank Cooper, Keiller, Gales
UK regional brewer Adnams has increased operating profit by 5.5% to £857,000 on turnover up 5.1% to £25.7 million for
Heineken has reported a 4.5% organic increase in revenue to Eur8.8 billion for the first half of 2012, driven by
The eclipse range of tray sealers has been developed to set new standards for reliability, ruggedness and return on investment
Loma Systems is launching its next generation CW3 Checkweigher and IQ3+ Metal Detector Combination machine. This compact and versatile machine
Following eighteen years of complex negotiations, Russia has become a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This long-awaited moment
Carlsberg Group has acquired a 12.1% stake in Baltika Breweries for an undisclosed sum to increase its ownership of the
Patrick Ricard, chairman of Pernod Ricard, has died suddenly. He was part of the French and international drinks group since
John Nicolson is to become as independent non-executive director of AG Barr, the UK branded soft drinks group. He replaces
Orkla has taken a significant step towards becoming a pure play branded consumer goods company by agreeing to acquire the
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