When it comes to chocolate eggs, bunnies and other treats, it seems there has never been so much choice for chocolate lovers around the world. According to Mintel Global New Products
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In a major boost for the sector Bord Bia has announced that it is commencing recruitment for 29 new positions to support the continued growth and development of Ireland’s world-class food, drink and horticulture
DuPont Nutrition & Health and Inbiose have received regulatory approval of their first human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient for infant formula in the European market. Human milk oligosaccharides, complex carbohydrates
AG Barr, which produces and markets some of the UK’s leading drinks brands, including IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Strathmore and Funkin, increased profit before tax by 4.2% to £44.9 million on revenue
Lisburn-based Pure Roast Coffee is doubling its workforce and boosting its capabilities to accommodate a growing customer base outside Northern Ireland. The business specialises in the roasting, packaging and distribution
PureCircle, the world’s leading producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners for the global beverage and food industries, reports that the use of stevia leaf sweetener in beverages and food products
Organised by the World Stevia Organisation (WSO), the 8th World Convention on Stevia will be held in Berlin on June 4-5, 2018. Stevia is currently considered as the ‘green gold’,
Findings that many bottled waters contain microplastics have recently hit the headlines. According to news sources, such as the BBC, researchers at State University of New York in Fredonia found
Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen food producer, has reported a 1.5% increase in revenue to €1.957 billion with organic revenue growth of 3.9%, driven by 2.7% growth in volume/mix and
As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its capabilities in natural flavour solutions for its customers, Givaudan has agreed to acquire 40.6% of the shares of Naturex, a French
Kerry Group has announced details of a two year partnership with Special Olympics that will include support for the 2019 Special Olympics Summer World Games in Abu Dhabi. As an
Following months of in-depth research, UK-based packaging and paper company, DS Smith, believes it has found a solution to the coffee cup recycling challenge. Using its state-of-the-art paper mill in
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the €6.8 billion acquisition of Unilever’s baking, cooking and spreads business by KKR of the US. Unilever’s baking, cooking and
Lidl is championing local suppliers with the roll-out of their Kick Start Supplier Development Programme aimed at giving food and drink companies in Northern Ireland the chance to have their
DSM has launched Maxilact® Smart, the fastest lactase enzyme on the market. The innovative Maxilact® Smart enables a significant increase in production efficiency and capacity, allowing dairy producers to meet the growing
One of Europe’s leading providers of premium quality flexible packaging solutions for food, the Wipak Group, is celebrating a trio of award wins, thanks to its revolutionary wide web digital
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the $62.5 billion acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer. The merger is conditional on the divestiture of an extensive remedy package,
The European Commission has proposed a multi-annual plan for fish stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea. The proposal covers demersal fish stocks, ie fish that live and feed at the
Food-security experts from all over the world will converge on Belfast from 28-31 May 2018 for a major Summit on how to feed a growing global population – amid massive challenges such
In response to growing consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill is introducing a new range of de-oiled lecithin products to complete its portfolio of GMO and non-GMO lecithin products. A
Tetra Pak’s packaging material factory in Izmir, Turkey, has received the world’s top award for manufacturing excellence. In doing so, it becomes only the 22nd factory worldwide to win the prestigious
UK consumption of water drinks rose 7% in 2017 to nearly 4,000 million litres, with a retail value of £3.1 billion, according to a new report from global food and
Nestlé is launching a brand new product for coffee fans in the UK and Ireland. Nescafé Azera Nitro is a
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced the realignment of its business segments across four units – Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition,
Spidex has announced that Highland Spring, a leading supplier of natural source bottled spring water, has selected Mainsaver CMMS to
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products which supplies to over 110 countries worldwide, has reported record revenue of
Danish Crown has acquired the Danish pepperoni giant DK-Foods to become the European market leader in pepperoni toppings for pizzas.
Iceland Seafood International is acquiring Oceanpath Group, the leading fresh fish company in Ireland owning the iconic Dunn’s of Dublin
Yoghurt is no longer spooned out of the pot but drunk. Breakfast is no longer just eaten at the kitchen
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has announced that MOGUNTIA FOOD GROUP, a spice producer focusing on meat
Overseas Scottish food and drink exports were worth approximately £6 billion in 2017 – almost £570 million more than 2016.
With casual dining brands closing sites and scaling back expansion in the UK, well-run independent operators have an opportunity to
AAK UK has opened a new Customer Innovation Centre in Hull to take its co-development work with leading food brands
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has selected Zetes to help transform visibility and fulfilment across its fresh food supply chain. The partnership will
Guinness remains Ireland’s most valuable brand after growing by 5% over the last year to a brand value of €2.1
When it comes to pretzels or salt sticks, the visual contrast between a dark crust and a rich salt décor
Three months after its formation, the DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture has announced its second strategic research and development
JBT Corporation, one of the world’s leading solutions providers for the food and beverage processing industries, has announced the comprehensive
Unilever has announced the next steps in its transformation into a simpler, more agile and more focused business. The changes
Irish whiskey exports recorded a 14.2% increase in value in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) 2017 Trade Statistics
More flexible menus and an increase of meal occasions from breakfast and all day brunch through to dinner has led
The amount of sugar in Nestlé’s UK and Irish products has been reduced by more than 2.6 billion teaspoons since
Müller UK & Ireland has announced two new yogurt products as it continues to develop, manufacture and market a new generation
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a brand refresh and new Sprite Lemon Lime and Cucumber No Sugar variant as
Functionalisation and Stabilisation of Ingredients – Innovative Methods Provide Effective Protection
Naturalness has become the decisive buying factor on the supermarket shelves – a trend that is reflected in the growing
Smithers Pira has announced the Global Food Contact 2018 agenda, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda this May 9-11,
Interfood Technology has scooped its second award in less than a year with the presentation of the ‘Best Equipment/Machinery Supplier’
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and fraudulent practices concerning food, the European Commission has launched a Knowledge Centre
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has announced the completion of a major
The latest Irish grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 25 February 2018,
Alternative nutrition forms are becoming more and more popular, and vegan and vegetarian products continue to gain ground, according to
Berlin Packaging, the leading full-service supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, has announced the strategic acquisition of
The Brewers of Europe, which brings together national brewers’ associations from 29 European countries and provides a voice to support
McCain Foods, the world’s leading producer of frozen French fries, has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Brazil-based Forno