Tetra Pak has pledged to support the European Commission’s Plastics Strategy, announced as part of the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy. The company will: Work with industry partners
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UK-based Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen food producer, has agreed to acquire the Goodfella’s Pizza business of Green Isle Foods from Boparan Holdings (incorporating 2 Sisters Food Group) for approximately
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has in principle accepted the remedy proposed by Refresco regarding the acquisition of Cott’s bottling activities. Completion of the acquisition is now anticipated
Dairy Crest has appointed Tom Atherton as Deputy Chief Executive with immediate effect. He retains his responsibilities as Group Finance Director. Since his appointment to the Board in 2013, Tom
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, has been adopted. It is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. It is designed to protect the environment from plastic
Nestlé has agreed to sell its US confectionery business to Ferrero, the third-largest company in the global chocolate confectionery market, for SFr2.8 billion ($2.8 billion) in cash. Nestlé’s 2016 US
Asahi UK, the UK subsidiary of Asahi Europe, is boosting its strong portfolio of beer brands by re-launching Asahi Super Dry in Britain in its authentic form. For the first
Arjuna Naturals Extracts has launched its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation, hydrolytic rancidity and extending the frying cycle of vegetable oils. The new, all-natural preservative formulation contains
Alison Handling Services (AHS), Europe’s largest stockist of plastic containers and boxes, has introduced a new bread basket dolly designed for standard (762 x 508 x 216mm) 12-loaf stack nests.
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 31 December 2017, reveal that shoppers spent an extra €90 million on groceries over
Britvic has launched ‘A Healthier Everyday’, its new sustainable business programme which builds on its commitment to: help consumers make healthier choices; support the well-being of communities; and minimise its
Bayn Europe AB has signed a joint venture agreement with real estate development company HuaHe International Asset Management to introduce sugar reduction to the China market. Both partners agreed on
Ishida X-ray inspection technology is helping to maintain the premium quality reputation of one of Russia’s most popular traditional snack brands. The ‘ROSTRAGROEXPORT’ company was founded by Mr Boris Aleksandrov
As the UK Government aims to eliminate avoidable waste with the announcement of its 25-Year Environmental Plan, Mintel research reveals that Britain’s coffee shop drinkers are happy to do their
The IWSR, the leading provider of data and analysis on the global beverage alcohol market, has released initial 2017 category results for the US market as part of its US
EFSA’s experts have used an updated scientific approach to reassess the possible long-term adverse effects of the food processing contaminant 3-MCPD on the kidney and male fertility. Consumption levels of
Advanced Dynamics Ltd, one of the UK’s leading packaging and labelling equipment suppliers, has crowned a highly successful trading year with a significant investment totalling £500,000 in expanded premises, extended
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow 4.1% in 2018, outperforming the total UK food and grocery market by 0.9 percentage points (ppt), according to GlobalData, a leading
Swiss dairy group Emmi is continuing to strengthen its international presence. Kaiku, an Emmi subsidiary based in San Sebastián (Spain), is increasing its stake in Centrale Laitière de Mahdia (Vitalait),
Information currently provided online and on-pack on the contents of food and drink products is not sufficient, according to consumers in EMEA. New research conducted on behalf of leading global
RPC Kutenholz has extended its market-leading Thermic Ultra range of jars with the addition of a new standard size. Aimed at the retail sector, the 500ml polypropylene jar with 80mm
The value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, to reach €12.6 billion for the first time. The figure increase to €13.5 billion when non-edible
EFSA is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars. The aim
Givaudan has announced the appointment of Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and a member of the Executive
A major investment of over £300,000 by Frip Finishing in pick and place window technology has further extended the range
The latest UK grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks to 31 December 2017, show that the average household
Molson Coors Brewing Company has expanded its cider portfolio through the acquisition of Suffolk-based Aspall Cyder in the UK for
The number of visitors to Irish whiskey distillery visitor centres reached 814,000 in 2017, according to new figures published by
GEA has strengthened its market position as a total solutions provider in the beverage processing industry by finalising the acquisition
Burts Potato Chips’ ambition of being the leading UK-owned premium snacking company over the next five years is one step
Norway exported 2.6 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK94.5 billion (€9.76 billion) in 2017. This is an increase in value
The Board of Directors of Chr. Hansen Holding has appointed Mauricio Graber (pictured) as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as
Reinforcing its commitment to an ambitious growth strategy, Needham Coding – part of The Needham Group – has launched the
Lactalis has agreed to acquire siggi’s – the US-based maker of Icelandic style skyr yogurts with ‘simple ingredients, not a
Greenyard, the Belgian fresh and frozen foods company, has announced that its negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company, the world’s
According to the official European Commission figures, EU egg prices have risen by an average of 55.8%[1] across Europe between November
Lamb Weston Holdings, a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around
Irish drinks businesses have released an end of year analysis for the sector, highlighting key areas of growth in 2017,
Cargill has introduced the lowest saturated fat, high oleic canola oil available to commercial food customers worldwide. The oil is
The latest single malt in Glenfiddich’s acclaimed Experimental Series of innovative new whiskies – Winter Storm – which is intensified
Refresco has been informed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK that the proposed $1.25 billion (£935
Lily O’Brien’s, the Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate and desserts, is being acquired by Colian Holding of Poland for €40
FMCG suppliers need to work harder on the basics of demonstrating how new products will drive sales for retailers, online
Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, research has
The Co-op has confirmed plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018, creating an estimated 1,600
Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting
The food and beverage market has seen a plethora of new trends and innovative product launches, but branded functional ingredients
Black + Blum, the award-winning London-based design company, has launched a new sustainably designed dual-purpose water bottle on Kickstarter. The
Valeo Foods Group has acquired the Confectionery Division of Raisio which includes a portfolio of established, iconic and growing confectionery
Mikko Forsell has been appointed as HKScan’s CFO and a member of the Group Leadership Team, reporting to President and CEO Jari
The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off according to the annual report on zoonotic diseases
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry over the coming
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, and DMK Group, Germany´s largest dairy co-operative, have signed a third-party manufacturing contract that
Campari Group has agreed to acquire Bisquit Dubouché et Cie from South Africa-based Distell Group. The enterprise value is €52.5
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