JAB, a global investment firm with a proven track record of investing in premium brands, is acquiring Pret A Manger, a leading company in the ready‐to‐eat food market, from Bridgepoint,
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C7 Brands, the rapidly growing UK health drinks distributor, has announced a direct investment from Abbey International Finance. The investment, which is a blend of equity and additional debt funding,
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, has appointed Jan Toft Nørgaard (pictured) from Skærbæk, Denmark to succeed Åke Hantoft as chairman, when he steps down on July 2, after seven
DVS® WHITE FLORA is the latest addition to Chr. Hansen’s white cheese starter culture range. The new product series consists of three cultures that aid the formation of rich and
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire Bare Foods Co (trading as Bare Snacks), a US-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks. The transaction will expand PepsiCo’s snacking portfolio and further
Over 300 farmers have signed up to Arla Food UK’s new R500 programme designed to help future proof their farms and increase resilience to the impact of volatile milk prices. The
Nathalie Ahlström (pictured) has been appointed Managing Director of Fazer Confectionery and member of the Fazer Group Management Team. She has extensive international experience from global companies in leading business
Since the UK soft drinks sugar levy came into force on 6th April 2018, market data from IRI, the provider of big data and predictive analytics for FMCG manufacturers and
Volvic, the UK’s no 1 bottled water brand, is re-launching its entire Touch of Fruit original range, with half the sugar and a new look ‘refreshing’ packaging. Available nationwide from
UK food and drink manufacturers are feeling the pinch of Brexit uncertainty but are striding ahead with investment plans to boost productivity, automation and new product development, according to new
Although sales from continuing operations at £2.710 billion were 2% lower than the previous year, reflecting the impact of lower corn costs, Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has outlined its ambitious plans to more than double worldwide sales of Irish whiskey by 2030. The Irish Whiskey Association is part of ABFI, the
Beverage bottlers know the problem of flavour transfer all too well. If the wrong elastomer is used, a new batch can taste like the previous one, even though the facilities
Dairy Crest, the UK dairy group, increased revenue by 10% to £456.8 million and adjusted profit before tax increased by 2.8% to £62.3 million for the year ended 31 March
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has revealed the new distillery and visitor experience for The Macallan brand. The new distillery and visitor experience is located on the stunning Easter
Nestlé has announced changes that further strengthen its research and development operations, the largest of any food company worldwide. Nestlé will bring together its two scientific discovery units, the Nestlé
Algaia, will accelerate development and install a new specialty seaweed extract production unit at its Lannilis (Brittany-France) manufacturing facility dedicated to specialty algae extracts. The company’s main shareholder, Maabarot Products, has
In food produce environments and packhouses, the benefits of automation when it comes to workforce health and safety are uncontended. From eliminating arduous and repetitive tasks to working uninterrupted within inhospitable
Britvic, one of the leading branded soft drinks businesses in Europe and the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks in Great Britain and the number two supplier of branded
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reiterated its 2018 full year guidance and outlined its five year financial ambition to grow total group revenue from €3.6 billion, pro forma, in
Kantar Worldpanel’s latest ranking of the UK’s most chosen brands finds half of the top 10 brands in growth. Warburtons remains the UK’s most chosen brand overall, chosen 544 million
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has launched ProDiem™ Refresh, an allergen-free, soy-free, pea protein hydrolysate developed for low pH beverages such as waters, juices and energy drinks that delivers a clean and
Responding to the rapid need for food factories to use sustainable packaging materials, Ilapak UK has successfully adapted one of
Dairy Crest, the leading British-owned dairy company, is investing £85 million in growing the capacity of its cheese business, £75
Driven by robust growth across all product categories – Fresh Pork, Convenience, Gourmet Products and Poultry – as well as
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and US, has reported revenue of £1.239 billion for
Arla Foods UK is to expand its spreadable product portfolio with the launch of Lurpak Softest, a new soft blend
A scientific study by Professor Daniel König[i] and his team at the Department of Sports and Sport Sciences of the University
An award-winning inkjet coder from Linx Printing Technologies is enabling Hames Chocolates to meet all deadlines through its market-leading combination
Deliveroo, the leading food delivery company, has announced that it is to make all of its employees shareholders in the
While the overall dairy market in China is growing stably, the various categories are experiencing differing performance. New research from
Tetra Pak has launched an Extrusion Wheel that produces stick ice cream products with large-sized inclusions, such as whole nuts,
Rigid box specialist the Pollard Group has installed a bespoke magnet and ribbon loop inserting machine, the first of its
Europe’s leading health, natural and nutrition show, Hi Europe & Ni, is celebrating its 10th edition with a move to a
US food group Campbell Soup Company has announced that Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, has chosen to retire
Valio, the Finnish dairy co-operative, is stepping up its activities in China with the opening of a new head office
Nestlé has announced its global ‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative. The program includes the further development of healthier products and advice for
Dunnes Stores’ Simply Better Collection will be presented with five prestigious accolades at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA’s) 2018 International Salute
Highland Spring Group, the UK’s largest supplier and producer of natural source bottled water, is enjoying significant environmental savings thanks
The Intersnack Group, one of the leading manufacturers of savoury snacks in Europe, has reached agreement for its KP Snacks
2 Sisters Food Group, Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, has appointed Ronald Kers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from
WHO (World Health Organisation) has released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global
PepsiCo has announced the second year of its Nutrition Greenhouse incubator programme, an initiative designed to discover and nurture breakthrough brands in
Following the successful origination of the first double-sided back label, Bradford-based The Label Makers have repeated their unique production process
Biscuit International, one of Europe’s leading players in the private label sweet biscuit market owning Poult in France, Banketgroep in
Marston’s, the UK pub operator and independent brewer, has reported a 4.6% increase in underlying operating profit to £74.3 million
Ireland’s largest bagged salad producer and specialist in prepared vegetables, Willowbrook Foods, has marked the tenth anniversary of its Innovation
Consumers want to enjoy authentic, delicious restaurant quality prepared meals made from ingredients they know and trust. Taste, convenience, nutrition
For years the Italian company has been a major player in the capsule filling market for such products as coffee
Premier Foods has reported a 5.1% increase in trading profit to £123.0 million on group revenue up 3.6% to £819.2
A brand new cider, Appleman’s®, has arrived in Ireland. Developed by HEINEKEN Ireland, the company behind the successful Orchard Thieves
Product of the Year, the world’s largest annual consumer-voted award for product innovation, has announced that entries for the 2019 awards
NZMP, the global ingredients brand of Fonterra, has released new research showing the impact of NZMP SureStart™ MFGM Lipid100 (also
Innovia Films is refocusing its research and development efforts on high barrier materials thanks to substantial investment in new assets.
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