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
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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 top ELF50 and ELF20 side wrap and top wrap systems.
UK food processor Premier Foods has reported that its underlying business sales increased by 1.1% to £757.1 million in the six months to 30 June 2012, an increase of £8.0
Accolade Wines has announced a change in management structure in the European side of its business, a move that is designed help the fifth biggest global wine company and the
Nestle has inaugurated two new production sites in South Africa as part of its continued commitment to accelerating the growth of its business in the region. They will enable the
United Biscuits has appointed Nick Bunker as the new chief executive of its recently separated snacks business, which is to be re-named KP Snacks. Nick Bunker joins the UB Group
UK convenience stores’ sales are forecast to reach £44 billion by 2017, according to the latest research by IGD. This represents a 29% increase from the current value of £34
Sainsbury’s has launched a major new study into fish consumption and attitudes in the UK which shows a marked shift in consumer buying habits as more and more people purchase
Kraft Foods has announced the composition of the board of directors for its global snacks company, Mondelez International, which has will be separated from the North American grocery business in
Yorkshire-based Caddick Construction has won a £7.2 million contract to design and build a new bottling hall for Carlsberg UK, at its brewery in Northampton. The 7,000 sq m expansion
Faraday’s Andrew Revel (pictured) is the latest high profile speaker to present at October’s Carton Conference which is being organised by BPIF Cartons at London’s Business Design Centre. Andrew is
Fiona Kendrick (pictured), currently head of Nestle’s Global Coffee & Beverage Strategic Business Unit, will succeed Paul Grimwood as chief executive of Nestle UK & Ireland in October. Having been
A new Nestle investment in India will increase the company’s production capacity in one of the fastest growing emerging markets worldwide. The factory extension at Nestle’s existing site in Ponda,
Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo, and the Theo Muller Group, has started construction of a 350,000-square foot state-of-the-art yogurt manufacturing facility on an 82-acre parcel of land
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
“In Unipex Solutions we are glad to have found a competent distribution partner for the French and Canadian market,” says
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK manufacturer of cake, bread and gluten free bakery goods, has broken through the £200
A European Commission report just published shows that thanks to the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)
Remy Cointreau UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Remy Cointreau Group, has agreed to acquire Bruichladdich Distillery Company, the Islay
The European Commission has proposed new measures to regulate fishing for deep-sea species in the North-East Atlantic. Deep sea ecosystems
UK food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water
UK retailer Morrisons is to increase the premium it pays on milk to farmers and will also introduce support payments
Scottish brewer Tennent Caledonian has won gold, silver and bronze medals at two of the toughest global beer quality competitions
Kozy Shack Enterprises, the North American and international producer of chilled dairy desserts, has been acquired by US dairy co-operative
Latest research from Mintel reveals that British consumers are drinking less in the home with usage dropping from 75% to
Heineken has made a S$5.1 billion (US$4 billion) offer to buy the stake held by its joint venture partner, Fraser
Nestle Health Science has acquired a stake in a US firm Accera, to support the ongoing trials and rollout of
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is taking action in Europe and the UK against the Scottish Government’s minimum unit pricing
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