Food retailers in Austria, like in many other European countries, are increasingly choosing vacuum skin packaging. This technology can be found in a growing number of varieties across the retail
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Royal FrieslandCampina, the global dairy group, has acquired US-based importer and distributor Jana Foods. The acquisition will further strengthen FrieslandCampina’s position in supplying Dutch specialty cheese to the US market.
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has reported a 4.2% increase in revenue from continuing operations to £1.499 billion for the year ending 28 September
Dutch impact organization Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have forged a strategic partnership to end child labour and modern slavery in the chocolate industry. Together
Global sales of premium bottled water reached US$16.5 billion at consumer prices in 2017, 48% more than five years ago, according to a new report from Zenith Global, the global
Europe’s beer production rose to an eight-year high in 2017 bolstered by record exports, a rise in micro-breweries and increased low-alcohol products. According to The Brewers of Europe’s latest report
PepsiCo has completed its $3.2 billion acquisition of SodaStream International, the international producer of home carbonation systems. SodaStream is the largest sparkling water brand by volume in the world and
India and China will host the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summits in 2022 and 2023 respectively in their capitals. Both countries won the right to host the annual IDF flagship
The negotiators of the Council and the European Parliament with the presence of the European Commission have reached a political agreement on the new rules for the production and labelling
Cargill has acquired Campollo, one of Colombia’s leading producers of chicken and protein products, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition marks the expansion of Cargill’s global protein business in Colombia
According to a new study by Carlsberg UK, consumers across the UK believe that low or no alcohol beer is becoming more socially acceptable. The brewer behind a growing collection
Tate & Lyle, a leading global food and beverage ingredients and solutions provider, is introducing two new no-calorie sweeteners extracted from stevia leaves. These are the latest additions to its
To present the highest quality asparagus and artichoke in a variety of dressings, Bonduelle has turned to Ardagh Group to produce an eye-catching rectangular aluminium can for its premium Cassegrain
Unilever has agreed to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in India, Bangladesh and 20 other predominantly Asian markets for €3.3 billion in a combination
Nestlé Health Science has inaugurated its new Nestlé Product Technology Center at Bridgewater, New Jersey in the USA. The event marks the completion of a three-year, US$70 million investment to
Chr. Hansen has launched a vibrant, minimally processed red vegetable juice with unique colouring benefits. Red is a key shade in many food products – from cakes to confectionery to
Loma Systems®, a leading manufacturer of high performance metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray inspection equipment for the global food industry, has further strengthened its X5 X-ray Series for the detection of
Britvic, the UK-based soft drinks group, has reported a 5.1% increase in revenue to £1.504 billion for the 52 weeks ended 30 September 2018 and a 2.7% rise on an
William Jackson Food Group, a UK-based a sixth-generation family business, has acquired premium ingredients brand Belazu for an undisclosed sum. Belazu is the UK’s top-selling balsamic vinegar and premium olive
PepsiCo has announced it will trial interpretative colour-coded labelling for both beverages and foods in many EU markets, using the 100g/ml-based approach already voluntarily implemented in the UK and Ireland.
Compact design, short delivery times, quick set-up and commissioning – this is what the new lightline machine series from Gerhard Schubert stands for. For customers who want to efficiently automate
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub group, has reported a 1.9% increase in revenue to £1.051 billion and a 0.2% rise in profit before tax, exceptional and non-underlying items
Unilever has announced that CEO Paul Polman has decided to retire from the company. Alan Jope (pictured above), currently President,
A new service from the world’s largest glass packaging container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (OI) has been named the most ‘Promising Launch’
Flowcrete UK has won the Large Industrial Project of the Year and Large Commercial Project of the Year categories at
Scottish distiller Edrington has agreed to sell is Cutty Sark Scotch whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, the second largest spirits
Ricarda Demarmels is to be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Emmi Group, the Swiss and international dairy
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets, has reconfirmed Barentz as the preferred distribution
Tray sealing specialist Proseal has expanded its business in the US with the opening of a new production facility. The
Cranswick, the UK-based supplier of premium, fresh and added value food products, has posted a 0.6% increase in revenue to
Greencore Group, the Irish and UK convenience food business, has completed the sale of its entire US business to Hearthside
Speciality food ingredient supplier, Carbery, is launching a range of fermented dairy ingredients that deliver a unique combination of high
Ever since Mondi scooped up Turkish flexible packaging manufacturer Kalenobel via a July 2016 acquisition, it has eyed the ice
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported a 2% rise in EBITDA to £38.2 million and a 6% jump in revenue
Blackwater Distillery has become the 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery on the island of Ireland. The new distillery at Ballyduff, near
The European Commission has adopted its report on the development of plant proteins in the European Union. The report reviews
NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and label management systems, has launched the world’s first public cloud
Much of Danish Crown’s business is performing well but, as a result of continued losses in the UK company Tulip,
Nespresso has announced a SFr43 million (€38 million) investment in the creation of two new production lines at its factory
Nine of Ireland’s leading agricultural processing and food businesses have come together to make the plastic packaging in their respective
Historic Port brand Dow’s is relaunching its range of Aged Tawnies in a bid to attract a younger audience, with
Orkla, a leading supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the consumer, out-of-home and bakery markets in the
Marston’s, the UK pub operator and brewer, has reported record revenue and underlying profit before tax growth for the 52
Manufacturing excellence, teamwork and professionalism are set to be celebrated and acknowledged at the upcoming IMR Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Over 300 leading suppliers are already signed up for Packaging Innovations 2019, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28
Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, has completed its $350 million acquisition of SlimFast and other brands. SlimFast is a
Salt of the Earth has announced new, exclusive distribution agreements for Australia, Poland, South Africa, and Thailand of its clean-labelMediterranean
Every business wants to produce the finest quality products at the lowest possible cost. Every business wants to reduce energy
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has released its first ever global advertising campaign for The Macallan brand, the leading
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced three forward-looking trends which will lead the momentum of global food and drink
As Brexit continues to dominate the headlines, debate rages on about the implications of a hard border in Ireland. The
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of ingredients and solutions, has extended its partnership with Azelis, a leading distributor
CJ CheilJedang of Seoul, South Korea, is continuing its international expansion after agreeing to acquire a majority stake in Schwan’s
The world’s biggest meat alternative production facility has been officially opened by Quorn Foods at its Belasis site in Billingham,
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