Italian dairy group Parmalat has completed the intra-group acquisition of Lactalis American Group for $904 million. The deal marks Parmalat’s entry into the US dairy market, which is one of
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Britvic, the UK-based soft drinks group, has increased revenue by 1.7% to £641.1 million for the 28 weeks ended 15 April 2012 but EBITA declined 6.9% to £41.9 million and
Latest research from Mintel reveals that for the first time, in 2011, the proportion of own label new product development (NPD) overtook branded in the UK. Historically, the proportion of
Although the global functional foods market continues to expand in size, growth rates in parts of the world have dipped over the last couple of years, especially compared with the
Prometheus Laboratories, a company acquired by Nestle Health Science, has presented new research that confirms the effectiveness of its new diagnostic test designed to improve treatment management for patients with
Buoyed by the acquisition of Uniq, UK and Irish convenience foods group Greencore has increased revenue by 49.9% to £567.7 million and group operating profit by 36.7% to £31.7 million
UK food group Cranswick has recorded its highest ever sales and second best trading profit in its history for the year ended 31 March 2012, despite strong raw material price
A list of 222 health claims has been approved by the European Commission. This list, which is based on sound scientific advice, will be used throughout the EU and will
US-based food group General Mills has unveiled productivity and cost savings plans designed to improve organisational effectiveness and focus on key growth strategies but which will entail shedding 850 jobs
Dating back to the eighties, growing consumer concerns about health and diet have driven increased use of palm oil as an ingredient by European food manufacturers. Environmental issues have been
Arla Foods is planning two mergers in the British and German marketswhich will immediately increase its revenue by DKr9 billion (Eur1.2 billion) per year and strengthen its position as one of
Almost 300,000 tonnes of Round Table for Responsible Soy (RTRS) certified soy have been sold since June 2011 and demand is rising from across the world. At the start of
A new £5 million distillery with a visitor centre and restaurant will be established in Belfast at the old Crumlin Road prison by Belfast Distillery Company. The Victorian jail building
Irish bottled water company Celtic Pure secured a deal with 3663, one of the largest food distribution companies in Britain. Part of the Bidvest Group, 3663 has more than 60,000
UK dairy co-operative Milk Link has produced a solid financial and trading performance over the last year. Group turnover increased by 7.1% to £628 million and EBITDA rose 15.4% to £33.7
Two opposing forces within the sweet biscuits market are at work globally, according to Innova Market Insights. The treat image of biscuits is driving the premium sector forward, while rising
UK grocery retailer Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries in response to consumer demand for more artisan products at an affordable price. In addition to the new range and new
Feeding cattle on grass throughout their lifecycle is the most environmentally sustainable way to rear beef, according to new research commissioned by the National Trust in Britain. One of the
Riggs Autopack manufacture high quality depositors, filling machines, transfer pumps and conveyor filling lines, for the food production industry. Established in the 1930’s, they supply food producers of varied type
Growth across its three divisions has helped Marston’s, the UK regional brewer and pub operator, to increase group revenue by 7.6% to £342.1 million and underlying profit before tax by
Glanbia, the Irish and international nutritional solutions and cheese group, is selling the Yoplait franchise forIreland back to brand owner Yoplait for a cash consideration of €18 million. However, as
A Which? investigation has highlighted the need for clearer front-of-pack nutrition labelling on pre-packed sandwiches in the UK. Which? is urging all retailers to use traffic light labels so that
Royal DSM, the global life sciences and materials sciences company, has agreed to acquire Ocean Nutrition Canada, the world’s largest
C&C Group, the Irish and UK branded cider and beer business, has increased operating profit before exceptional items by 9%
Nestle Purina Petcare is continuing to invest in expanding its manufacturing sites globally. Having spent SFr45 million (Eur37.5 million) last
Corn Products International, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, is changing its name to Ingredion. “Ingredion better describes our
By Helen Curtin, Director of Communications for Clip Gurus Google sources state that for one day in March 2012 the
Arla Foods has announced measures, including the shedding of 250 jobs, aimed at reducing its annual costs by DKr500 million
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has launched a new lactose-free milk chocolate, which
Bonduelle Group, the world leader in processed vegetables, has strengthened its position in Central Europe after receiving the approval of
Marks & Spencer has launched Simply M&S, a range of 800 everyday food products and store cupboard staples that offer
Nestle Waters has started production at its new £35 million state-of-the-art factory at Waterswallows in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Bottling the
Kellogg Company is refreshing its 106-year-old Kellogg’s brand in the most significant update of its marquee identity in the company’s
The Scottish Government has announced that its preferred minimum price for alcohol will be 50p per unit. Health Secretary Nicola
Jonathan Neame, chief executive of Kent-based family brewer Shepherd Neame, is to be the new chairman of the British Beer
A number of private equity firms, including Bain Capital, Clayton Dubilier & Rice, Blackstone Group and BC Partners, are reported
Measom Freer has launched a new range of scoops in standard food safety colours, with antibacterial additive also available to
Coca‑Cola Enterprises and ECO Plastics have officially opened their groundbreaking joint venture, Continuum Recycling, which is the world’s largest plastics
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Swedish dairy products and fruit
A new Food Technology and Knowledge Transfer Strategy to support Irish food companies has been launched in Dublin by Teagasc,
Frutarom Industries, one of the ten leading flavours and fine ingredients houses in the world, has appointed Holger Riemensperger at
Biovelop International, the Swedish company behind the very successful PromOat™ beta glucan ingredient, has launched a new oat protein product,
In response to growing demand for YASO®, an innovative and highly versatile, specially sprouted soya raw material, Hungarian food ingredients
Following the introduction of Stella Artois Cidre premium cider in April 2011, AB InBev UK is now launching a pear
Danish Crown, Europe’s largest meat processor, has reported a 1.2% decline in first half profit to DKr733 million (Eur98.6 million),
Molson Coors Brewing Company has appointed Mark Hunter as chief executive of its newly acquired StarBev business. Headquartered in Amsterdam,
The soft drinks industry grew in value by 5.1% in 2011 to more than £14.5 billion, according to the 2012
McDonald’s UK has launched Fruitizz, a new carbonated fruit drink that will help parents give children one of their five
Ireland’s inaugural Whiskey Week, a celebration of one of Ireland’s most celebrated and successful products, has been launched by representatives
Carlsberg Group has reported a 2.8% rise in revenue to DKr12.9 billon (Eur1.7 billion) but operating profit declined by 43% to DKr574
Glanbia, the international nutritional solutions and cheese group, has reported that international demand for dairy products has remained solid in
Nestle is building on its commitment to help support the development of the global dairy industry with a new partnership
The main factor standing in the way of the BRIC nations and their growth within the nutraceuticals market is regulations,
Danish Crown, Europe´s largest meat processing company, plans to construct a new cattle slaughterhouse at Holsted in Denmark at a
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