Scotland’s overseas food and drink exports increased by £296 million (11%) in the first half of 2019 to a record high of £3 billion. The latest trade statistics from HMRC
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Fiid, the producer of ambient vegan ready meals, emerged as the winning start-up business from the Lions Den competition held at the recent 2019 National Food & Drink Business Conference
The Brewers of Europe and its members have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and committed, through a Brewers’ Ambition, to labelling ingredients and energy values on all beer bottles and
Campari Group, the Italian and international drinks business, has agreed to acquire French company Rhumantilles and its rum brands. The deal includes Trois Rivières and Maison La Mauny, premium brands
The winners of the 2019 Irish Food & Drink Business Awards were announced at special presentation ceremony and gala dinner held recently at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. Established to
Bakery Processing Equipment Market size is set to exceed US$11 billion by 2025; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. The global shipments are anticipated to grow
Mars has completed the acquisition of a significant majority stake in foodspring, the direct-to-consumer targeted nutrition company based in Berlin which offers products for consumers with needs around sports performance,
ABP Food Group (ABP) has appointed Bob Carnell (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland.
The packaging industry’s most contentious topic – sustainability – is set to be the focus of the new PlasticFreeLand™ at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019, when it returns
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Freshtime UK for an enterprise value of £56.0 million. Freshtime is a well-established supplier
Arla Foods UK has reported half year revenue up 3% to £987 million (€1.131 billion) for 2019 thanks to decreased market volatility, continued success in delivering Arla’s transformation programme, a
India has granted geographic indication status to Irish whiskey, a legal protection that will help prevent the sale of fake products in the Indian market. This protection now means that
Burton’s Biscuit Co is strengthening its capability and broadening its product portfolio with the acquisition of Paterson Arran, one of Scotland’s leading independent food companies. The acquisition introduces the Paterson’s
A new report from Zenith Global on European Zero Alcohol Drinks forecasts sales growth of almost 10% a year over the next five years. Zenith Global estimates the European market
Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European Chips Business to Valeo Foods, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, for approximately £66 million ($80 million). Campbell’s European Chips Business
Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing is thriving. It can target different generations with more specific holistic approaches to help identify opportunities and optimize innovation. New research from
Industrial freezing and chilling equipment specialist, Starfrost has implemented a new, state-of-the-art spiral cooling system for Pladis, the global snacking company behind well-loved brand McVitie’s. The new upgrade was installed
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has completed the strategic sale of Tilda, a
Premier Foods has to announce two senior appointments. Colin Day has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the company and Alex Whitehouse, UK Managing Director, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer
World-class beer has been brewed on Valby Bakke in Copenhagen since 1847. The Carlsberg specialty brewhouse Jacobsen is located in the historical, listed buildings, which poses challenges when it comes
US-based Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, which already owns Moy Park, a leading poultry and prepared foods processor in the UK and Continental Europe, is acquiring Tulip Ltd from Danish Crown, which
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, is piloting robotic technology at Alton Towers Resort in England to help deliver some of the nation’s favourite beverages to customers,
Four start-ups have been chosen to enter the ‘Lions Den’ at the National Food & Drink Business Conference & Exhibition
Orkla, the Nordic region’s largest branded consumer goods company, has agreed to purchase 20% of Nói-Siríus, Iceland’s leading chocolate and
At the Food & Drink Business Conference & Exhibition 2019 at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin on Thursday, September
Diageo has acquired further shares in United Spirits on the Bombay Stock Exchange to take its controlling stake position to
Following initial launch in the US, Heinz is now bringing its experimental blend of ketchup and mayonnaise Saucy Sauce to
By Filip Schiettecat, Senior Director Industry Management at Siemens PLM Software. The food and beverage industry faces a set of
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released guidance on the determination of milkfat purity, providing important additional direction to both
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts
We live in an age of too much information and not enough time. Multiple devices and a mind-boggling array of
Total CO2 emissions from the UK’s brewing industry have fallen by 42% in the last decade (2008 to 2018) –
Pinkfinch, a County Down-based fruit snacks supplier, has secured a major contract with Tesco Ireland, which will see an estimated
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales were flat during the 12 weeks to
Some tickets are still available for the 2019 Irish Food & Drink Business Awards presentation ceremony and gala dinner to
Nestlé has introduced two new on-trend flavours to its much-loved Munchies brand in the UK and Ireland. Available in 101g
Experts from major brands, such as Coca-Cola, Ella’s Kitchen and REN Clean Skincare, will take to the stage as part
CK Asset, which is one of the largest property developers in Hong Kong and an international investment group, has made
The Hershey Company, the US-based food group, has made a minority investment in Fulfil Holdings, the owner of the snacking
Britain’s restaurant numbers have fallen for the sixth quarter in a row, the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor
Molson Coors in the UK and Ireland is removing the plastic packaging from its Carling and Coors Light brands, as
Carlsberg Group has delivered organic operating profit growth of 17.7% for the first half of 2019 with reported growth of
Diageo and Corporación Cuba Ron, a leader in the production of premium Cuban rums, have created a joint venture –
Over half of all U.S. consumers now buy yogurt as part of their typical grocery basket, according to a new
Due to the sharp increase in demand in Germany, FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply
A number of food manufacturing firms in the North West of England have signed up to a business-led programme which
Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology have developed a new methodology
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has successfully registered Irish whiskey as a certification mark in South Africa, the seventh largest
After just eight months in business, The Great British Porridge Co. has signed its biggest retail deal to date, as
Experts from some of the world’s biggest brands, including Carlsberg, LUSH Cosmetics, and Just Eat, will come together at Packaging Innovations and Luxury
Coca-Cola European Partners, the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue, has reported a 7% increase in revenue to €5.80
Aston Manor Cider, the UK’s largest independent cider producer, has reported increased profitability, turnover and production volumes enabling very positive
At this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition, premium brands Żubrówka Bison Grass and Żubrówka Biała took home the highest
Diageo has acquired a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits brand. Seedlip was launched by
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