The world’s no. 1 food exhibition will take place in Paris, from 21 to 25 October 2012. Make a date in your diary to attend this essential event, which
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The packaging machinery manufacturer, Sepha Ltd, has reported record sales of its recently extended range of non-destructive leak testing equipment for the world’s pharmaceutical packaging industry. With demand up across
As the UK’s leading processing & packaging machinery exhibition, the PPMA Show offers you an unrivalled opportunity to see cutting edge equipment and technologies demonstrated LIVE! Find all the solutions
With recycling and waste management being an integral part of how every business operates, you will find ways to be more efficient, be more effective and save money at
With recycling and waste management being an integral part of how every business operates, you will find ways to be more efficient, be more effective and save money at RWM

Denis O’Flynn has been appointed as managing director of Pernod Ricard, UK. He joined Pernod Ricard subsidiary Irish Distillers in 1998 as human resources director having held various positions in
Totally Logistics North, recently held at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29 September 2011, was such a resounding success that exhibitors have requested a southern version of the market leading event.
Pentair Haffmans, a leading supplier of quality control equipment and carbon dioxide (CO2) systems for the brewing and beverage industries, has successfully launched the In-line CO2 Meter AuCoMet-i. With more
The new MEATUP exhibition at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire has been a resounding success, as the £24 billion UK meat industry showcased and networked together, obtaining new business and fresh
Sustainabilitylive! the UK’s leading sustainability event for the environmental, water, land, energy and sustainable business sectors. The place to network with like-minded professionals from across a range of different
The meeting place for everyone interested in nutraceuticals, functional foods and the functional drinks industries. Vitafoods Europe 2011 was a record breaking success! With over 10,350 attendees meeting 500 of the
The complete supply chain event for Ireland’s processing industries. “… We are excited about the opportunities that PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS 2012 will bring
Hispack will be back on 15–18 May 2012 with PoS products, design solutions, new materials, machinery for the manufacture of packaging, bottling, labelling and intermediate processes, and a whole
Since its launch in 2008, the success of Multimodal has escalated beyond expectations. Despite somewhat difficult trading conditions for the industry during this time, Multimodal has seen a phenomenal
A meeting point for decision-makers. A place for visionaries. A location for specialists. In 2012 more than ever, the Anuga FoodTec will become a compulsory event for discoverers and

Baxters Food Group, the Scottish soup and preserves manufacturer, has bought Fray Bentos for an undisclosed sum from Princes Group, which is owned by Mitsubishi Corporation. Princes was ordered by
In 2008, RTITB launched the first ever Operator of the Year competition. This one of a kind, innovative and widely celebrated competition not only highlighted the great importance of safe,
From 25-27 March 2012, Foodex, the UK show for processing, packaging and logistics will open its doors once again. Bigger and better than ever before, Foodex 2012 will incorporate
LogiMAT, the International Trade Fair for Distribution, Materials Handling and Information Flow, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. Between 13 and 15 March 2012
Ireland-based robotics manufacturer Tekpak Automation has joined forces with Schneider Electric to reach an innovative solution for high speed delicate product packing for the food industry. The collaboration has led
Pallas Foods, one of Ireland’s leading foodservice distributors, will introduce a warehouse automation system in several stages over the next six months to help increase efficiency and productivity in its
The Crossroads of Food Industry Suppliers is today and for years the leading trade show for the food processing
easyFairs® MAINTEC 2012 gives industry professionals an efficient and highly effective opportunity to meet face-to-face with the sector’s most
Taking place on 29th February – 1st March, PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2012 provides the perfect location to discover the future
Logistics Link South last took place in February 2011. The show was hailed a success by many of the
When you invest in Gulfood, you are choosing a trade show with proven credentials. Established over 25 years, Gulfood
…and nowhere is it easier to seal your success in this industry than at ProSweets Cologne – the international supplier
Flexicon Europe has developed a Bag Compactor as an integral part of its range of Bad Dump Stations, enabling operators

Nestle Professional, the Nestle business that supplies the food service out-of-home industry, is strengthening its portfolio with a new acquisition
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed as Carlsberg UK’s primary logistics partner under a new five year contract. Carlsberg will continue
Top Trends for 2012 – Purity, Authenticity and Sustainailbity Lead the Way Innova Market Insights will Present the Top Ten
Effective water purification can be a critical element in controlling operating costs, argues Mark Bosley, business support divisional manager with
These are economically challenging times for the UK’s brewing industry. John Taylor, VP sales operations and business consulting, EMEA, AspenTech
Global brewer SABMiller has increased lager volumes by 3% on an organic basis for the six months to September 30th
US-based beverage and snack company PepsiCo has acquired the leading Brazilian cookie and cracker manufacturer Brazil Mabel to strengthen its
Suffolk-based firm GreenBottle has developed, what it claims to be, the world’s first paper bottle of wine. The company said
Sun Pac Foods Limited has been acquired by Liquibrands Inc, a private investment firm owned by beverage industry veteran Csaba
Contract extension sees Wincanton again invited to join iconic brand’s “Golden Circle” of preferred suppliers Wincanton has announced the renewal
Tesco has launched the first of two new rail services, which together will save 10,000 tonnes of CO2 and remove
Fugeia is to work with Nestlé on the development of food products containing Brana Vita. Brana Vita is a food

Roelof Joosten has bee appointed as a member of the executive board of Royal FrieslandCampina with effect from 1st January
French dairy group Lactalis is reported to be in negotiations to acquire Skanemejerier, the Swedish dairy products and fruit juices
Finnish packaging company Huhtamaki has announced the addition of new moulded-fibre hinged food containers to its range of takeaway disposable

The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners will invest $2 billion in India over the next five years, beginning in

Heineken and Coca-Cola Hellenic are acquiring 41.2% of the shares in Pivara Skopje, their joint venture beverage company in the

FrieslandCampina and Unilever have joined forces in a project that will boost the availability of sustainable dairy ingredients. Key elements

Cranswick, one of the leading UK suppliers of pork products, has reported a 23% drop in operating profit to £19.0
Ball Packaging Europe is offering a range of aluminium bottles that can be filled on a conventional bottle filling line.

Nestle is continuing to drive its growth in Europe with a €10 million (more than SFr12 million) investment to produce

The use of a new ISO standard on the traceability of finfish products is intended to help improve food safety
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging company has announced the recent appointment of Ilkka Dunder (pictured) as Technical