Contract extension sees Wincanton again invited to join iconic brand’s “Golden Circle” of preferred suppliers Wincanton has announced the renewal of its long-standing warehousing and distribution contracts with H.J. Heinz
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Tesco has launched the first of two new rail services, which together will save 10,000 tonnes of CO2 and remove 40,000 lorries from the road annually. The new service from
Fugeia is to work with Nestlé on the development of food products containing Brana Vita. Brana Vita is a food ingredient product, rich in arabinoxylan oligosaccharides, soluble fibres derived from
Roelof Joosten has bee appointed as a member of the executive board of Royal FrieslandCampina with effect from 1st January 2012. Within the executive board he will be responsible as
French dairy group Lactalis is reported to be in negotiations to acquire Skanemejerier, the Swedish dairy products and fruit juices co-operative. Skanemejerier achieved a net profit of SEK300.2 million ($44.6
Finnish packaging company Huhtamaki has announced the addition of new moulded-fibre hinged food containers to its range of takeaway disposable food packaging. The items are made from natural fibres using
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners will invest $2 billion in India over the next five years, beginning in 2012, to further capture the opportunity in the country’s non-alcoholic
Heineken and Coca-Cola Hellenic are acquiring 41.2% of the shares in Pivara Skopje, their joint venture beverage company in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). The shares are currently
FrieslandCampina and Unilever have joined forces in a project that will boost the availability of sustainable dairy ingredients. Key elements of this project are animal welfare, energy use, waste management
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has again outpaced the global chocolate market with an increase in sales volume of 7.2% to 1,296,438 tonnes in
Cranswick, one of the leading UK suppliers of pork products, has reported a 23% drop in operating profit to £19.0 million on revenue up 3% to £393.9 million for the
Ball Packaging Europe is offering a range of aluminium bottles that can be filled on a conventional bottle filling line. The new aluminium bottles offer Ball customers an eye-catching way
Nestle is continuing to drive its growth in Europe with a €10 million (more than SFr12 million) investment to produce different varieties of chocolate in Spain. The company has installed
The use of a new ISO standard on the traceability of finfish products is intended to help improve food safety by supplying stakeholders throughout the supply chain with accurate information
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging company has announced the recent appointment of Ilkka Dunder (pictured) as Technical Director of the UK and Ireland sites. Ilkka joins the
Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, and PT Comextra Majora, a diversified soft commodities trader and an exporter of cocoa from Indonesia, have entered into a joint
UK and Irish beverages producer C&C Group has acquired Hornsby’s, the number two domestic US cider brand, from E & J Gallo Winery, for a cash consideration of up to
The Irish Dairy Board has strengthened its presence in the US with the acquisition of Thiel Cheese & Ingredients for an undisclosed sum. Thiel is a well established and leading
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has agreed a memorandum of understanding that underlines its continued support for Ivorian cocoa farmers and the development of the country’s cocoa sector. Cargill will
The EU’s competition authorities have given the go-ahead for Arla Foods’ acquisition of Allgauland-Kasereien in Southern Germany. Allgauland-Kasereien will now become a member of the Arla Group after Allgauland’s milk
Grupo Bimbo has just completed the acquisition of Sara Lee’s fresh bakery business in North America. The deal, which has an enterprise value of $959 million, was originally announced in
PepsiCo has agreed to form a strategic alliance with Tingyi Holding, one of the major food and beverage companies in China. Tingyi’s beverage subsidiary, Tingyi-Asahi Beverages Holding (TAB), will become
Greek dairy producer Olympus has opened its first greenfield factory in Romania at a cost of Eur55 million, representing the
US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is reported to have made an approach to buy Greencore, one of
While the ready-to-drink or iced coffee market is relatively mature and showing only modest growth in much of Asia, levels
Reflecting its strategy of expanding in emerging markets, PepsiCo is reported to have acquired Mabel, one of Brazil’s leading biscuit
Leading global spirits group Beam recently celebrated the filling of its 12 millionth barrel of bourbon since the repeal of
Sainsbury’s has become the UK’s largest anaerobic digestion (AD) retailer after signing a ground breaking deal with Biffa, the waste
British and Irish meat processor Dunbia has expanded its operations through the purchase of English pork business Heathfield Foods. The deal increases
US-based snack foods group Diamond Foods is delaying its acquisition of Pringles from Procter & Gamble. The $2.35 billion deal
The newly created DMK, Germany’s largest dairy co-operative, has unveiled plans for major restructuring in order to improve cost efficiency.
Sara Lee is reported to be in negotiations to sell Eurodough, its French baked goods unit, as part of the
The Scottish Government has published its Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) Bill, which looks to set a minimum price for a unit
At the upcoming FIE, Danish manufacturer of emulsifier and stabilizer based systems, Palsgaard, will present new innovations within all of
Fortivia is a natural ingredients supplier specialized in rice by-products valorization. Its expertise in rice industry has been expended through
Unilever has agreed to sell its Culver Specialty Brands division, in the US and Canada for $325 million (Eur230 million)
UK food group Premier Foods has announced changes to its leadership team to strengthen focus on the company’s renewed growth
Kraft Foods plans to invest $100 million to more than double the capacity of its coffee production plant at Gorelovo
Having recently opened a confectionery plant in India, Ferrero is now planning to build a new factory in Turkey. Earmarked
The Coca-Cola Company is further tightening control over its North American bottling operations with the acquisition of Great Plains Coca-Cola
More than 100 logistics professionals attended the VIP launch of Import Services’ new port-centric warehouse, a superb facility, adjacent to
Russia has been in the news lately with PepsiCo announcing plans to build a $140m factory, its tenth plant in
Belgium-based Vandemoortele Group, which specialises in the production of frozen bakery products and margarines and fats, is acquiring the margarine
Austria’s largest and fourth biggest dairy groups, Berglandmilch and Tirol Milch respectively, are planning to merge. The deal is subject
Emmi has consolidated its position within the Swiss cheese market following approval of its proposed acquisition of Fromalp by the
Switzerland-based speciality bakery group Aryzta has made two strategic acquisitions to significantly strengthen its position in Europe, North America and
Dairy Crest has reduced its stake in its Irish dairy joint venture, Wexford Creamery, from 80% to 30%. Wexford Milk
Danone is acquiring Medical Nutrition USA for $ 62m in cash. MNI introduced the concept of liquid protein supplements for
Finnish dairy group Valio has officially opened a new Eur40m butter facility at its plant at Seinajoki. According to Valio,
Carlsberg is increasing its shareholding in Chongqing Brewery Co from 17.5% to 29.7%. The purchase price for the 12.25% stake
Darwin Private Equity has completed the acquisition of UK organic baby food business Plum Baby for £10m. Launched in 2006
R&R Ice Cream, with operations in the UK and Germany, is expanding its international business with the proposed acquisition of
French dairy group Sodiaal has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Entremont Alliance, its loss making rival. The deal would
Finnish food group Raisio has introduced Dobrogea Benecol, a cholesterol lowering bread, in the Romanian market. Launched by Raisio’s Romanian
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