Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has launched a new range of sustainable coatings and fillings for the European market, offering UTZ Certified cocoa powder and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
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Baltika Breweries has filed an application to have its shares delisted from the Russian stock exchange as soon as possible. The delisting reflects Carlsberg Group’s aim to increase its ownership
Donegal Catch, Ireland’s number one frozen fish brand, has entered a partnership with Responsible Irish Fish, a group dedicated to developing a brand and label to allow Irish fishermen differentiate
Eating a moderate amount of dark chocolate every day can help reduce the hormones in your body that make you feel stressed, according to a Nestle study. Scientists from the
A quarter of all global chocolate launches in 2011 were for chocolate products with a “seasonal” positioning (eg Christmas, Easter, Halloween themed etc), reveals the latest research from Mintel. While
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market, according to the latest research published by IGD. The Chinese grocery sector was worth £607
North American beer group Molson Coors Brewing Company is significantly increasing its international business and exposure to emerging markets by acquiring StarBev from private equity firm CVC for Eur2.65 billion
Despite the difficult economic conditions, Hilton Food Group, Europe’s leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers in twelve countries, made good progress during 2011. The group
Scientists and food industry experts in the UK are hatching a plan to turn egg shells into plastics that could be used to manufacture anything from food packaging to construction
A new report examines how to build public confidence in innovative technologies – including those used in the food and drink industry which will enable sustainable food production. Entitled ‘What’s
PepsiCo has completed its a strategic beverage alliance in China with Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding, one of the leading food and beverage companies in China. China is projected to become
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products, increased its sales volume by 6.7% for the first half year ended February 29, 2012 to again
Kilbeggan Irish whiskey has been named the world’s Best Irish Blended Whiskey at the 2012 World Whiskies Awards (WWA). Part of the award-winning portfolio of brands produced by Cooley Distillery,
Nestle is strengthening its dairy industry interests in Asia with the opening of a new UHT milk factory in Sri Lanka. The factory builds on the company’s recent investments in
Scotland’s most historic and successful brewery, Tennent Caledonian Breweries, has opened a new £4 million state-of-the-art bottling line at its famous Wellpark site in Glasgow. Situated within Wellpark’s 2000 square
Cranswick, one of the leading UK suppliers of pork products, has sold its 49% stake in Farmers Boy (Deeside) to supermarket group Morrisons for an undisclosed price. Farmers Boy produces
Dog food manufacturer Butcher’s Pet Care has officially opened its new £38 million manufacturing facility and headquarters at Crick in Northamptonshire. The 260,000 sq ft site will provide up to
The Coca-Cola Company has opened its 42 and largest bottling plant in China. Located in Yingkou, Liaoning, the new production facility spans an area of more than 170,000 square meters
With confectionery, biscuit and cake manufacturers across Europe reported to be on the brink of closure due to an EU-wide egg shortage, Kerry Ingredients & Flavours has a range of
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has introduced a new range of Thermo Scientific Sterilin Water Sampling Bottles that better protect samples against contamination and other damage
Vion Food UK is investing £11.5 million to enhance its processing facilities at Cookstown in Northern Ireland, with the creation of 164 new jobs. The Cookstown facility is the largest
Dairy Crest’s cost reduction programme is on track to deliver annual savings in line with the £20 million target set at the start of its financial year year. These savings
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of the world’s leading Irish whiskey, Jameson, was named Whiskey Distiller of the Year and
With beer volumes rising by 7%, British regional brewer and pub operator Adnams has increased operating profit (before exceptional items)
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Heineken are reported to be competing to acquire Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (CND), the largest brewer in the
The UK Office of Fair Trading has cleared the acquisition of Cumbrian Seafoods by private equity company Lion Capital, which
PepsiCo’s global ‘Banner Sun’ potato chip portfolio has grown to more than $10 billion in annual retail sales, anchored by
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 18 March 2012, show the market growing
PM Group has recently been awarded a series of new project management and design contracts with a capital value of
With over 42 prizes to be won, ranging from 6 top national prizes of £1,000, to regional prizes of £200,
William Grant & Sons, the owner of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey brand, plans to invest in a new, state-of-the-art pot
Scotch whisky exports continued to grow last year, increasing by 23% to a record £4.2 billion in shipment value, according
Grocery retailer Morrisons plans to become the UK’s largest fresh food manufacturer. New plans include a £21 million investment to
Reflecting the economic uncertainty in Greece, Coca-Cola Hellenic plans to make certain changes to its corporate structure, subject to regulatory
Nestle is using the same specialised technology avalanche experts use to study snow to improve the quality of its ice
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK manufacturer of cake, bread and morning goods, has increased revenue by 16% to £102 million
Private equity firm Permira is considering the sale of its Birds Eye Iglo European branded frozen food business after receiving
Despite the challenging trading environment, AG Barr has increased revenue and volume ahead of the UK soft drinks market to
UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports rose to over £12 billion (£12,152.4m) in 2011, exceeding expectations and confirming significant potential
PepsiCo UK & Ireland has been named as one of Britain’s Top Employers for 2012. The company was examined by
UK pharmaceutical manufacturer Pepceuticals has been awarded a European research contract to develop an edible coating for fresh meat which
By acquiring the coffee activities from Thecafe, the Dutch market leader in water coolers, Eden Springs, has established a platform
Stock Spirits Group, Central Europe’s leading branded spirits and liqueurs business, has reported a 4.1% increase in EBITDA to a
PepsiCo UK & Ireland is investing £9.3 million at its warehouse and distribution centre at Peterlee in the North East
Danone Research and Avantium have entered into a joint development agreement for the development of PEF bottles for Danone, the
Nestle is strengthening its e-commerce offering in Europe, giving consumers a new way to buy customised chocolates in Spain. Díselo
Kraft Foods’ high-growth global snacks business, which will be separated from its North American grocery business later in the year,
Diageo has received Chinese regulatory clearance to acquire the outstanding shares of Sichuan Shuijingfang Co for £630 million. ShuiJingFang is
With sales of SFr2.13 billion (Eur1.76 billion), the global Buhler Technology Group once again achieved solid growth of about 12%
New research from Mintel finds British consumers are increasingly turning to alternative varieties of tea, as sales of green tea
Kellogg Company has been named one of the 2012 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading international
From using sound waves to cook, to foods that fill you up faster – up to £15 million is on
Dairy Partners, a UK manufacturer of cheese ingredients and sales and marketing partner for EU produced consumer branded dairy products,
Premier Foods has reported a 29.3% drop in trading profit for ongoing business to £173.7 million for 2011 on sales
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