American drinks giant, Coca-Cola, retains its position as the world’s most valuable soft drinks brand after recording a 19% increase in brand value to US$36.2 billion, according to the latest
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For more than 30 years Fi Europe & Ni (Natural ingredients) has been the world’s leading food and beverage ingredients sourcing platform. Its unique influence is underlined by the fact
Karro Food Group, the UK pork processor, has agreed to acquire Young’s Seafood, the leading seafood manufacturer in the UK, for an undisclosed price. With a turnover of £600 million
The European Commission has approved the addition of ‘Ayrshire New Potatoes’/‘Ayrshire Earlies’ in the register of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The newly protected product is planted, grown and harvested in the county
Teagasc (Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) and IPM Potato Group (IPM) have been collaborating since the early 1970s when they first formed a partnership to breed new varieties of
The finalists have been announced for the 2019 Irish Food & Drink Business Awards. The prestigious awards programme, which was first introduced last year, is the first of its kind
McCain Foods, the global leader in frozen French fries, potato specialties and appetizers, has announced a new strategic partnership and lead investment in NUGGS, a New York-based start-up which has
ABP Food Group, the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, was the winner of the World’s Best Fillet Steak at the recent World Steak Challenge 2019, which took
Public Health England (PHE) has published an evidence review of commercially available baby foods and drinks aimed at children up to 36 months. The main findings of the report Foods
International food and drink group Princes, which is part of Mitsubishi Corporation, has completed the first phase of a planned £80 million investment in its Long Sutton site in Lincolnshire,
3D imagery systems will be trialled by Arla UK 360 farmers to help them identify changes in each cow’s physical wellbeing, mobility and weight, before they are visible to the
Chinese baijiu brand Moutai retains its status as the world’s most valuable spirits brand with an impressive 43% increase in brand value to US$30.5 billion, according to the latest report by Brand
Following its acquisition of Savoury & Sweet in December 2017, Burts Potato Chips has announced that it will now be known as Burts Snacks, highlighting the company’s commitment to becoming
PPMA Group has issued a ‘Final Call for Entries’ to the 2019 PPMA Group Industry Awards. All companies within the packaging and processing sector are invited to submit their FREE
Following its acquisition by Saputo of Canada, Dairy Crest is changing its name to Saputo Dairy UK. The change of name reflects that Dairy Crest is now part of Saputo,
The latest agricultural short-term outlook report published by the European Commission shows in its main findings that EU exports of pork, beef, olive oil and dairy products are expected to continue increasing in 2019 with overall EU
After 10 years as Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, Brigid Simmonds OBE (pictured) has decided to step down. Brigid is leaving to become Chairman of the
Froneri has agreed to acquire the Noga Ice Creams, subject to regulatory approval. Noga is part of the Nestlé-owned business Osem Group and means Froneri will be entering the Israeli
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, and Avril, an international French agro-industrial group, intend to work together to meet the growing consumer demand
Academics from around the world congregated in Wales recently to discuss how food can help make society more hospitable. The International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences (ICCAS) was hosted
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products, has confirmed that it is to wind down production at
A technical breakthrough in confectionery packaging will see Nestlé’s ‘YES!’ snack bar range wrapped in recyclable paper for the first time. Nestlé experts, working at the group’s confectionery R&D centre
The PPMA Total Show 2019, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 1 to 3 October, has announced
Northern Ireland-based Dale Farm, the largest UK farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has announced significant increases in profit, return on capital employed
Arla Foods has agreed a new brand license for the Middle East with Kraft Heinz. The agreement gives Arla the
The search for something new, different, and exciting is leading flavour developments in food and beverage, supported by an ongoing
Orkla Food Ingredients is to purchase British fudge and toffee manufacturer Confection by Design. Confection by Design offers fudge and
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, show UK supermarket sales grew by 1.4% year on year during
The new GEA Static Pressure Control System (SPCS) is GEAs most recent service upgrade for older A-Tec spiral freezers. The
Charles Wells, an independent, family-owned business with an estate of award-winning pubs in England, has announced that, in line with
Budweiser has claimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable beer brand for the first time, overtaking long-standing leader Bud Light, according
Starch Europe, the trade association representing the European starch industry, has announced the addition of two new members, taking its
US-based Mars has agreed to acquire a significant majority stake in foodspring, one of Europe’s leading and fastest growing premium
Three years since the UK voted to exit the European Union, Brexit preparedness is widespread amongst Ireland’s food and drinks
A brewing Modern Apprenticeship, offering training in the art of beer production, has been announced, with backing from industry leadership
Greene King, the UK pub retailer and brewer, has reported a 1.8% rise in group revenue to £2.217 billion for
Cow manure can do a lot more than create wrinkly noses. It is poised to be pivotal in a biogas
Growth has triggered UK and Ireland specialist multi temperature supply chain operator and responsible family business, Oakland International, to launch
Froneri, the international ice-cream manufacturer, has reported solid group revenue growth of 3.6% to €2.6 billion for year ended 31
This year, Food ingredients Europe & Natural ingredients will once again be the food industry’s epicentre over the course of
Research shows that loss of body fat causes the growth of the intestine and increases its capacity to absorb nutrients.
First Milk, a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has agreed to purchase Fonterra’s 51% share of its Fast Forward joint
Luxury Packaging London 2019 will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it returns to Olympia on 11 & 12 September, hosted alongside
The Lakes Distillery, based in Cumbria, England, has secured a £3.75 million investment from a group of investors led by
Kerry Group has officially opened its new €20 million production facility in Tumkur, India. The new, state-of-the-art 40,585 square metre facility, located 120
Lamb Weston has agreed to acquire Ready Meals, a frozen potato processor in Australia. Terms were not disclosed. Ready Meals
There has been a 14% average annual growth in food and beverage launches with a snacking claim (Global, CAGR 2014-
EU Member States have agreed to a proposal from the European Commission to make €50 million available to Irish beef
Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, has officially inaugurated its new flagship Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland, aimed
Nine million consumers are enjoying cocktails when they go out, making this one of Britain’s fastest growing drinks categories within
Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict their milk intake from farmer-owners. This means that
Staged every three years, PPMA Total Show (1-3 October 2019, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham) is the UK’s largest processing
Emmi is increasing its stake in Brazilian dairy company Laticínios Porto from 40% to 70%. Emmi has held a stake
Teeling Whiskey, the Irish whiskey producer which was founded in 2012, is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its award-winning distillery.
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