Elderly people who consume the wolfberry fruit in a milk-based formula may strengthen their ability to fight certain infections, according to a new study by Nestle. The company’s scientists in
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A clear opportunity exists for the Scottish dairy industry to tap into valuable export markets according to an interim report presented to the Scottish dairy strategy working group. The paper,
Users of the SidePouch™ FAS SPrint Revolution food bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems are reporting increased productivity using fewer operators, leading to quicker than anticipated payback periods. Users list
In close co-operation with its customers, Stern Vitamin develops special vitamin and mineral premixes for foods, beverages and food supplements. At HI Europe the company will be presenting its latest
AMI is pleased to announce that the 4th edition of the Flexible Packaging Middle East conference will take place from 12-14 November 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, United
With the total amount of foreign fast food outlets in China set to break the 50,000 mark this year – up from 48,477 in 2011 and 36,037 in 2006 –
UK food group Premier Foods has appointed Jennifer Laing as a non executive director with effect from 1 October 2012. Jennifer Laing has over 30 years experience in brand building
Helped by market share gains in all regions, Carlsberg has reported a 47% rise in net profit to DKr3.28 billion in the first half of 2012 on organic net revenue
Swiss dairy group Emmi has increased its stake in Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiarado from 10% to 26%. Emmi has been working with Venchiaredo as a minority stakeholder since January
New top level appointments have been announced by Dawn Farm Foods, one of Europe’s leading cooked and fermented meats suppliers, and its subsidiary TMI Foods. David Abbott, Managing Director of
A number of human studies have documented the satiating effect of Litesse® polydextrose, and demonstrated that it can help consumers to reduce their caloric intake. These results are supported by
Eden Springs has further strengthened its position as Europe’s leading home and office delivery (HOD) water provider with the acquisition of Swiss cooler company, Edelvia. Edelvia is based in Moudon,
Italian food group Cremonini is acquiring Bagel Factory for an undisclosed sum. With over 50 shops and franchise units, Bagel Factory is the largest bagel operator in the UK and
A study conducted by researchers from the University of L’Aquila in Italy and Mars provides compelling new evidence that the regular consumption of dietary cocoa flavanols may improve cognitive function
Kerry Group has reported a solid business performance for the half year ended 30 June 2012 and increased guidance for full year. The global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods group
Leatherhead Food Research’s Paul Berryman and Tony Hines MBE have been appointed as Visiting Professors at the University of Reading. The title, which is only awarded for distinction or status
Corrugated retail ready packaging (RRP) is becoming an increasing necessity for the UK food and beverage manufacturing industry, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Confederation of Paper Industries
Reflecting growth across all its global regions, Nestle has reported a 7.5% increase in group sales to SFr44.1 billion (Eur36.7 billion) with net profit up 8.9% to SFr4.7 billion for the
Produce World Rustler, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of onions and other alliums, will be the first company in the UK to install Near Infra-Red (NIR) technology for detecting
With estimates that 70-75% of the world’s population may be lactose intolerant and with total milk, yogurt and cheese consumption at over 200 million tonnes in 2011, lactose free dairy
Automation specialist Pacepacker Services, who has amassed five prestigious EEF and Food Processing industry awards in the last 12 months for their company, export and automation prowess, will showcase a
Fortress Technology will highlight its latest metal detector system on stand D11 at this year’s PPMA Show. The company is showing a Vector integrated conveyor and metal detector system designed
Advanced Dynamics is to display its full range of labelling machines at the PPMA Show. Its range includes the table
UK food processor Premier Foods has reported that its underlying business sales increased by 1.1% to £757.1 million in the
Accolade Wines has announced a change in management structure in the European side of its business, a move that is
Nestle has inaugurated two new production sites in South Africa as part of its continued commitment to accelerating the growth
United Biscuits has appointed Nick Bunker as the new chief executive of its recently separated snacks business, which is to
UK convenience stores’ sales are forecast to reach £44 billion by 2017, according to the latest research by IGD. This
Sainsbury’s has launched a major new study into fish consumption and attitudes in the UK which shows a marked shift
Kraft Foods has announced the composition of the board of directors for its global snacks company, Mondelez International, which has
Yorkshire-based Caddick Construction has won a £7.2 million contract to design and build a new bottling hall for Carlsberg UK,
Faraday’s Andrew Revel (pictured) is the latest high profile speaker to present at October’s Carton Conference which is being organised
Fiona Kendrick (pictured), currently head of Nestle’s Global Coffee & Beverage Strategic Business Unit, will succeed Paul Grimwood as chief
A new Nestle investment in India will increase the company’s production capacity in one of the fastest growing emerging markets
Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo, and the Theo Muller Group, has started construction of a 350,000-square foot
Parmalat has reported a 9.4% rise in EBITDA to Eur183.3 million on revenue up 6.1% to Eur2.28 billion for the
Spanish biotech company AB-BIOTICS has entered the North American market after signing a license agreement with Aceto Corporation. The deal
The small and compact Markoprint X1JET controller/printer comes in a single fully integrated unit. This innovative system codes smooth absorbent
The Coca-Cola Company is introducing a new operating structure. From January 1st 2013 the global soft drinks giant will be
Unilever has agreed to sell its North America frozen meals business to ConAgra Foods for a total cash consideration of
Nestle has reaffirmed its commitment to support more than 20,000 coffee farmer households in Vietnam. The company will continue to
For the first time, A.M. Todd and WILD will jointly be attending Fi India and presenting their new expanded portfolio.
Kopi the gourmet coffee company has selected fulfilment services provider the Widdowson Group to provide packing and fulfilment services for
Scottish soft drinks producer AG Barr has cautioned that profits in the first six months ended 28 July 2012 will
Exports of oats from PepsiCo’s Quaker mill at Cupar in Scotland have grown 47% in the last four years. The
Premier Foods has completed the disposal of its vinegar and sour pickles business, including the Sarson’s, Hayward’s and Dufrais brands
Mid summer has traditionally been a busy period for PET producers and having won some significant high volume customers Graham
International frozen foods group McCain Foods intends to acquire CelaVíta, a subsidiary of Bieze Food Group, a leading Dutch producer
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland for the 12 weeks ending 8 July 2012 show the
Milk Link, the UK’s leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, is celebrating after an outstanding performance at this
Glanbia, the international nutritional solutions and cheese group, has acquired Aseptic Solutions, a US beverage manufacturer and co packer, for
Frutarom Savory Solutions has developed new stabilizing compounds which cause dips, ketchup, sauces and mustard to become firm and sliceable,
LycoRed is acquiring Vitan, based in the Dnepropetrovsk area of Ukraine. Vitan, founded in 2002, uses a unique, ecologically pure
Intelligent Packaging Solutions is celebrating after the new Piing microwavable ready meal range was awarded the 2012 Tesco Values Award
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