As the Sugar Tax launches, Biochemist Steve Pearce and the team at Omega Ingredients are moving the front line of sugar replacement technology forward by launching a new formulation of
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Leading carton manufacturer, Qualvis Print & Packaging, has produced distinctive new gift packaging for Oxfordshire-based craft gin micro-distillery, Twisting Spirits. The selection gift pack, comprising 3 x 20cl bottles, was created
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods has launched an internal transformation programme called ‘Calcium’, which is set to deliver more than €400 million of savings by the end of 2020 through
The Board of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as Chief Executive Designate. John Jordan will assume the role of Chief Executive on 30
UK-based soft drink group Nichols has unveiled a £4.5 million investment at its site in Ross-on-Wye (Vimto Ross). The newly-designed factory forms a key part of Vimto Out Of Home,
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has welcomed the granting of access for Irish beef to China. Ireland is the first European beef exporter to secure access to China, where consumers’
Leading Nordic food group HKScan has newly launched pork exports to China from its Forssa production unit. Within the first year of the launch, HKScan aims to ship roughly three million
English independent craft beer company, The Five Points Brewing Company, has smashed its crowdfunding target of £750,000 with a week to spare. The Five Points Brewing Co, located in the heart of
The Great British Exchange has launched a gin buying service to help retail and hospitality buyers meet customer expectations for volume, newness and variety. The service has been developed to support
The European Commission has concluded that Ireland’s sugar sweetened drinks tax does not involve State aid. In particular, the Commission found that the measure’s scope and design are consistent with
Building on the strength of its leadership team, pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company with operations in 130 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, has
To meet growing consumer demand, Mondelēz International has inaugurated its newest ‘Factory of the Future’ in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The company invested $90 million in the state-of-the-art biscuit manufacturing plant that
Musgrave Group, Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale company, has announced an export deal worth €5 million with Alosra, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leading high-end supermarket. Alosra is the grocery retail
ARYZTA has appointed Gregory Sklikas as CEO Europe as a sucessor to Dermot Murphy, who has decided to step down from his position. Gregory will join ARYZTA at the end of
Frutarom Food Protection Solutions is offering its all-natural, high-antioxidant solution for reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods, decreasing oxidation and extending shelf life. High-heat cooking can impart potentially carcinogenic acrylamides at
The opening of the first legal distillery on the island of Raasay was the latest in a series of projects that underline the technological advancements being made in the distilled
SICK has launched the LabelChecker, an ‘off-the-shelf’ label inspection solution with the ability to read and verify text, numbers, bar codes and 2D codes, as well as checking label design
A food service delivery operation supplying fresh milk and other products to 3,000 non-residential customers in England and Wales which is suffering losses of around £5 million per annum, is
Following a hugely successful year in 2017, healthy snacking favourite Ryvita is kicking off 2018 with not only a brand new campaign but also an exciting re-freshed look in addition a host
Campari Group has launched its new super-premium Italian gin, O’ndina, in the UK. The UK is the first market to roll out the product, which will later launch globally. With
Nestlé UK is introducing a Ruby chocolate version of its iconic four finger KITKAT. Consumers in the UK will be the first in Europe to try a four finger KITKAT
It’s one of the world’s favourite food exports and it’s important to keep the whisky flowing at all times. As the US writer, Mark Twain said: “Too much of anything
Vion, the international meat group, has appointed Ronald Lotgerink as its new CEO with effect from 1 September. Ronald Lotgerink
Harrogate Water has announced another year of record sales with growth of 24 per cent – almost four times higher
Innovation in the drinks sector and a reduction in the amount of trade promotions has seen Alcohol retain its place
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 25 March 2018, show
Once trays have been filled with product, poultry processors will often be faced with how to transport them to packaging
The UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, Foodex 2018 is set to
Tetra Pak has launched a suite of new packaging material effects, known as Tetra Pak® Artistry, to help food and beverage
Marketplace 2018, a week-long business development event aimed at building new trade relationships with retailers, foodservice and ingredient buyers and
Spanish multinational Deoleo, the world’s top selling olive oil bottler and processing company, has announced investments of €50 million to drive its
Demand for convenience and food and drink ‘on-the-go’ is helping to drive sales of snacking products, particularly crisps and salty snacks,
Irish gin producers want to treble sales by 2022, with the aim to sell 5 million bottles or 400,000 9-litre
Consumer and retailer pressure is mounting to clear up label declarations and to embrace new diet trends. Ulrick & Short’s Clean
By Shan Zhan, Global Business Manager for Food & Beverage within the ABB Control Technologies business unit In summer 2017, 15
The latest grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks to 25 March 2018, show that grocery sales have increased
With consumer awareness of functional nutrition higher than ever, and science and technology driving exciting new innovations, the future for
NZMP, the global dairy ingredients brand of New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra, has released a list of the top five
The 900g Euro Squeeze multilayer polypropylene bottle from RPC Corby has been selected by leading Greek food manufacturer Provil for
An innovative machinery scrappage incentive has been launched by SF Engineering supported by their strategic partner Marelec Food Technologies. Like
Premier Foods has launched a range of indulgent Cadbury Heroes Cupcakes, taking the Heroes brand into the cake market for
ABP Food Group’s Renewables Division, Olleco, has announced the acquisition of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at Westcott Park, Buckinghamshire
Irish distiller Teeling Whiskey has taken the top prize in four categories at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards. Teeling Whiskey’s
A new clinical study has confirmed the positive effects of Lipogen PMS™, a natural phospholipid formulation, in treating and relieving
Intersnack, the savoury snack producer and owner of well known brands including McCoys, Hula Hoops and KP nuts, has selected Infor for
Nestlé UK and Ireland has unveiled Milkybar Wowsomes, the first chocolate bar in the world to use Nestlé’s innovative sugar
2 Sisters Food Group has published its Gender Pay Gap report and unveiled a series of initiatives to improve diversity,
Great taste perception, sustained frying colour and reduced heat deterioration are among the benefits of a new ‘alternative’ cooking oil,
For 55 years Packaging Automation has driven the tray sealing market with its unrivalled expertise and innovation providing not only
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods plans to sell its cheese production site in Sonthofen, Germany to German-based dairy company Allgäuer
Mondelēz International has named Martin Renaud as Global Chief Marketing Officer. In this position, Martin Renaud will be accountable for marketing the
DSM has introduces Delvo®ADD, a portfolio of adjunct cultures for creating unique, aged cheddar cheese taste profiles. Delvo®ADD complements DSM’s
To better serve its customers in Eastern Europe and across the continent, Crown Food Europe has opened a new easy-open
Campbell Soup Company has completed the $6.1 billion acquisition of Snyder’s-Lance to create a $10 billion business with nearly half
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