Nestlé has topped a list of global companies in efforts to disclose and cut carbon emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent non-profit organisation, released its annual ranking based on
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In June, Unilever announced some proposed changes to its UK business to help maintain and sustain its current success and strengthen its platform for long term growth. The proposals included
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent baker, is planning to close its factory at Blackpoolwith the loss of 71 jobs as a result of the tough economic climate and competitive market
Anheuser-Busch InBev has expanded its relationship with IBM to make use of the latter’s global supply management capabilities in cloud-based e-sourcing solutions. AB InBev has operations across six geographic zones
The CX1000e Color Label Printer from leading manufacturer of specialty printers Primera Technology will be presented at PPMA Show at NEC, Birmingham, UK, September 25-27, 2012. Primera will be represented
A wave of unprecedented pressure in the world market for raw materials has left the bakery industry facing a ‘perfect storm’ of tightening supplies and rising prices, Arla Food Ingredients
Global logistics specialist Kuehne + Nagel has invested in another environmentally efficient chill store cooling system from Star Refrigeration. Kuehne + Nagel required a new refrigeration plant as part of
The latest luxury packaging designs and materials will be on display at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London, taking place on 4& 5 October 2012 at the Business Design Centre. The dedicated area
BPIF’s Carton Conference, held at London’s Business Design Centre, will include the final of a marketing competition that aims to explore how social media channels can benefit the carton industry.
There are now more than 1,000 breweries (1,009) operational across the UK, the highest number for over 70 years. CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2013 also reports a record 158 breweries
Diageo has been recognised by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), as the best performing beverage company in the world for climate change disclosure. Diageo was the only UK company ranked
Nestle continues to drive the growth of its business in Europe through innovation with the launch of its BabyNes nutrition system for infants and toddlers in France. BabyNes offers single-serve
Tate & Lyle, the global ingredients and food solutions provider, has introduced TASTEVA, a stevia sweetener that provides zero-calorie sweetness in use. According to Tate & Lyle, with TASTEVA Stevia
The Carton Conference in October, organised by BPIF Cartons at London’s Business Design Centre, has attracted the attention of some of the world’s largest brand owners as well as leading
The latest luxury packaging designs and materials will be on display at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London, taking place on 4& 5 October 2012 at the Business Design Centre. The dedicated area
Robert Wiseman Dairies and Muller Dairy are to substantially increase the milk price they pay to UK dairy farmers. Muller/Wiseman Group has also reaffirmed plans through its Wisemilk Initiative, to
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 2 September show the grocery market growing at 3.3%. This is above the Kantar Worldpanel inflation
David Rennie, currently managing director of Nestle Confectionery UK & Ireland, has been promoted to the role of vice president Nestle Zone Europe Operations. He will commence his new role
New rules empowering the European Commission to ban EU imports of fish from overfished stocks have been approved by the European Parliament. Bans should discourage massive overfishing of mackerel by
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
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,
Hilton Food Group, the leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers in Europe, has reported continuing
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation will showcase a selection of novel products at booth F 64 in hall 3 at this year’s
French and international wines and spirits group Pernod Ricard is included in the league table of the most innovative companies
Following the acquisition of the Italian dessert specialist A-27 in June 2011, Swiss dairy group Emmis has now launched its
Biotech company Enzymotec has reported that clinical trials for its lipid-based ingredient line for infant nutrition yielded positive results. This
Carbery, an international leader in innovative whey proteins, will be presenting its “Whole of Life” dairy ingredient solution for fast-growing
Alistair Darby, chief operating officer at Marston’s, the British brewer and pub operator, is leaving to take up the role
Mondelez International, the new global snacks company that will be separated from Kraft Foods next month, is projecting organic revenue
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has formed a new partnership with IdentiGEN, one of world’s leading providers of DNA-based verification systems,
The Jelly Bean Factory, the Irish confectionery manufacturer, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art production line, which will create 25
Chesapeake Packaging Systems (CPS), part of Chesapeake, will be demonstrating its expertise as a carton packaging machinery supplier and consultant
With the new SecurityPeel™ you can create packaging laminates with an excellent gas barrier and superior transparency. The films ensure
Despite economic uncertainty, UK ice cream sales hit the £1 billion mark in 2011, up from £998 million in 2010,
Nestle is rolling out its Special.T machine to five new countries in Europe. The premium-portioned beverage system offers a choice
Redpack Packaging Machinery has won orders for a further five P325S-FI machines for flow wrapping apples without a tray. Packers
UK soft drinks groups Britvic and AG Barr are in preliminary discussions about a possible merger. A merger would create
Italian drinks group Campari is acquiring Lascelles de Mercado, a rum producer based in Kingston, Jamaica, for $414.8 million (Eur330
Arla Foods has increased revenue by 12% to DKr29.9 billion (Eur4.0 billion) in the first half, resulting from a combination
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
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