The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 10 September 2017, reveal that SuperValu has managed to retain its position as the
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Coca-Cola European Partners has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second year running. In total, 3,400 companies were evaluated for inclusion, with just 149 making
Bühler has celebrated the ground breaking for its Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. Completion of the building is expected for the first quarter of 2019. This significant investment of over
Cargill and Faccenda Foods have agreed to establish a joint venture to create a leading UK food company focused on chicken, turkey and duck. The new company will have the
ARYZTA, the global speciality bakery business, has reported a 2.1% decline in total revenue to €3.8 billion and a 31.1% drop in group EBITDA to €420.3 million for the year
The UK food and drink industry has seen falling productivity as an era of cheap labour has reduced incentives to invest in efficiency-enhancing technologies, according to new research from OC&C
‘Sell by’, ‘Use by’, ‘Display until’, ‘Best before’, what do they all mean? Consumers around the world navigate a range of date labels on food products, and the resulting confusion
When it was launched in 2006, the Marel SensorX set a new standard in bone detection for poultry processors around the world. In the meantime Marel has not rested on
Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer and the owner and operator of 327 pubs, has reported an 11.7% increase in turnover to £156.2 million and a 7.2% rise in underlying operating
New research from Mintel reveals that over a quarter of consumers in France (28%) and Germany (27%) agree that low or no alcohol beer* tastes just as good as full-strength beer.
Preparing for a milestone anniversary is no mean feat, even for a global market leader – ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH recently celebrated its 70th “birthday” with invited guests from around the globe,
More than 350 exhibitors representing 1,500 brands will descend on the NEC, Birmingham on September 26th for the biggest PPMA Show in 12 years. Taking place from 26-28 September 2017, co-located with
With over 50 years of unrivalled sealing expertise, PA support a wide range of customers from the artisan to the multinational, from initial concepts through to installation and beyond. On
On stand G24 at PPMA 2017, Eriez Europe will be making their debut at the event showcasing a range of their magnetic separation and metal detection solutions for improved and
Riggs Autopack Ltd is a British manufacturer of high quality volumetric depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps and automatic conveyor filling lines. They are a UK market leader with an
At PPMA 2017, stand A42, Fortress Technology will unveil how metal detection sensitivity accomplished by its multi-aperture innovation can deliver optimal food safety whilst helping to eradicate false product rejects.
After years of research and development, Zeus have created the world’s first truly recyclable single-use disposable coffee cup. By effectively combining a fully recyclable plastic inner with a heat absorbing
Danone has opened a state-of-the-art production facility at Evian-les-Bains in the French Alps to support the future growth of evian, the international water brand that is sold in more than
According to a survey of European shoppers by IRI, the big data and technology expert for consumer industries, the increasing use of the Internet, particularly via smart phones, is helping
New data from Innova Market Insights reveals that California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide in 2016, the tenth year that almonds have held the
Consumers feel much more tempted to buy poultry meat products when trays are attractively packed and labeled. It is therefore of high importance to present a premium presentation. The new
In the heart of the English countryside, Springhill Farms makes the very most of agricultural waste. Upgraded biogas is injected into the national gas grid, while the carbon dioxide (CO2)
Supermarket sales in the UK have increased by 3.6% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest
“There is a lot of ‘Brexit’ fatigue in Brussels, which is a pity because it is such an important issue,”
UK-based chocolatier Sweetdreams has invested £500,000 in a new 15,000 sq ft factory which will drastically increase the company’s output
The Isle of Harris Distillery has won the McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category in an inaugural professional drinks competition
Major drinks manufacturer, Halewood International, is to launch a UK-wide quality management system using software from Ideagen. The producers of Crabbie’s, Lambrini
Building on its reputation as a best-in-class exhibition, the PPMA Show 2017 has announced the line-up for its new and
Following a thorough review of its manufacturing operations, First Milk, the UK dairy farmers co-operative, is to planning to make
“The political dimension means that common sense may not always prevail,” said David Thomson (pictured above), CEO of Food and
Fáilte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority) has launched ‘Ireland’s Ancient East – A Guide for Food and Drink Visitor Experiences’ for
Cargill has made its first ever sustainable premium payment by electronic transfer to cocoa farmers in Ghana. Just over 10,000
The finalists have been announced for the Bridge2Food Protein Awards 2017 which celebrate those creating new plant-based and high protein
Müller will invest £100 million over the next three years to develop, manufacture and market a new generation of branded
“250,000 jobs are linked to agrifood, which is the most exposed sector with deep linkages to the wider economy,” pointed
Arla Foods UK, the country’s leading dairy co-operative, has appointed Steve Millard as its new Head of E-commerce & Digital.
Expert natural flavour creators, Omega Ingredients, have announced the creation of their brand new SigNATURE® range, a collection of 100% pure
Tetra Pak has launched an ice cream extrusion line that promises unparalleled product quality and volume flexibility for medium-capacity producers.
Unilever, Bulgari, Innocent, ASDA, Superdrug, The Body Shop, Chanel, Heineken, Harrods, Dyson and Mars were just some of the major
Flexible packaging group, UNI Packaging, has increased manufacturing capacity and the range of products produced at its UK site with
Now in its 6th year, The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017, which recognises the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship
Leading German dairy company Karwendel-Werke Huber is ensuring outstanding product quality for its Exquisa and miree cream cheese and quark
‘Innovate or Evaporate’ was the stark message from Tim Casey (pictured above), Country Manager at Innocent Drinks, when speaking at
The 4th Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition, which was held at the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin, on Wednesday
Dairy UK has elected Paul Vernon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, as its new chairman, to succeed Dr David Dobbin.
Irish whiskey distilling may soon be revived in Newry in Northern Ireland. Matthew D’arcy & Company has formally submitted a
When beet sugar production quotas end in October this year the European sugar industry will find itself in a completely
Nestlé has acquired a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee, a high-end speciality coffee roaster and retailer based at Oakland,
Müller has identified a taste barrier in the UK plain yogurt market and plans to solve it with Müller White
Firmenich has opened its expanded Savory and Culinary facility in Vienna, Austria. In this global center of excellence for Soups
Process Components Ltd has revealed a global strategy that is set to see it extend its global territories, significantly grow
Kellogg Company has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an independent validation of the important work
Leading Mexican brand Old El Paso is set to introduce White Corn Tortillas to the UK market to appeal to
Bunge, a leading global agribusiness and food company, is to acquire 70% of IOI Loders Croklaan for $946 million. The transaction expands
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