First half reported sales at Nestlé declined by 0.3% to SFr43.0 billion (€37.9 billion), impacted by divestments (chiefly due to the creation of the Froneri joint venture) and foreign exchange
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Diageo has reported a 15% increase in net sales to £12.1 billion and a 25% jump in operating profit to £3.6 billion, reflecting favourable exchange rates and accelerating organic growth,
Teeling Whiskey continues to build on its international reputation as the leading Independent Irish whiskey by winning 8 gold medals in International Spirits Competitions during July. This brings to 116,
One of the UK’s leading water re-use companies is celebrating 20 years in the industry. Aquabio Ltd – based in Worcester – was originally set up as a private business
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 16 July 2017, show market growth has exceeded 3% for the fourth consecutive period – the
The European Commission has published its monthly agri-food trade report that shows the total value of EU agri-food exports increased by 9% in May 2017 compared to last year. Monthly exports particularly
Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) has published its annual farm enterprise level analysis based on its National Farm Survey (NFS) for 2016. In contrast to measures of
Unite, the UK’s largest union, and pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company behind the iconic McVitie’s brand, have signed an Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement in the UK. The agreement sets the
The food protection and preservation capabilities of X-Hance film from RPC bpi protec have been acknowledged in a major sustainability awards programme. X-Hance has been named the winner in the
Refresco, the Netherlands-based independent bottler of beverages for retailers and A-brands in Europe and the US, has acquired the bottling activities of Cott Corporation, the Canadian drinks group, for US$1.25
Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James, Dublin’s new boutique Irish whiskey experience located in the heart of The Liberties area, is due to open its doors to the public in
Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, has announced plans to construct turkey fattening sites in Lipetsk region. The construction of three turkey-fattening sites will
EFSA has opened a public consultation on its scientific opinion looking at Listeria monocytogenes contamination of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and related risks for human health in the European Union. This work was
Once they have been used, transport containers re-enter the market after treatment with several different processes that range from simple cleaning to complex reconditioning. When it comes to reusing IBCs
Italian drink group Gruppo Campari has agreed to sell its Irish subsidiary TJ Carolan & Son, including the Carolans and Irish Mist brands, to Heaven Hill Brands of the US.
Quorn Foods, the UK-based meat alternative grocery brand, has announced a £150 million investment in its production facility at Billingham in Northern England, leading to the creation of hundreds of
The final approval of a Codex Alimentarius international standard for dairy permeate powder has been given a warm welcome by Arla Foods Ingredients, one of the world’s leading permeate producers.
In the second quarter of 2017 GEA was awarded a complete milk powder processing plant to Open Country Dairy in New Zealand including Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) that consistently provides
AGRO Merchants Group, a global leader in cold storage and logistics solutions, has successfully completed the first phase of rebranding of their portfolio companies to one common brand name. Rebranding
Nichols, the UK-based soft drinks group, has reported a 12.4% (10.7% on a constant currency basis) increase in revenue to £63.5 million for the first six months of 2017, and
Over the past 18 months, McCain Foods has announced increased capacity investments in its plants in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Belgium, Argentina, Colombia and India – reflecting
Mondelēz International has published its 2016 Impact for Growth Progress Report. The report highlights how the world’s leading snacking company met several of its well-being targets ahead of schedule, further
Starch Europe, the trade association which represents the interests of the EU starch industry, has welcomed the political agreement on
Highland Spring, the Scottish bottled water supplier, has recently implemented high-efficiency, long-life Tamlite LED EXPO products at its warehouse in Blackford, Perthshire. Established
Once the preserve of athletes and bodybuilders, new research from Mintel finds that many of the UK’s fitness lovers are using sports
PepsiCo has announced three senior leadership appointments that support the company’s strategic priorities and growth agenda. Ramon Laguarta, currently CEO,
The European response to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) after the crisis of the 1980s has significantly reduced prevalence of the
Adnams, the English brewer and distiller, has revealed new and updated bottle designs for its Longshore Triple Malt Vodka and
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has signed a contract with craft beer pioneer BrewDog,
The UK is unprepared for the most complex ever change to its food system, which will be required before Brexit,
McCormick & Company, the US-based ingredients producer, is acquiring the food business of Reckitt Benckiser Group, the consumer health and
Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, is acquiring Vika to strengthen its portfolio of natural dairy solutions. Vika
EFSA has established a safe intake level for glutamic acid and glutamates used as food additives after re-evaluating their safety.
Hartmut Pütz, President Factory Automation EMEA at Mitsubishi Electric Europe, talks about the digital transformation of industry. He focuses on
Baltika Breweries, part of the Carlsberg Group, has celebrated its 10th anniversary of supplies to Africa by launching exports to
Findlater Wine and Spirits has merged with Robert Roberts, Batchelors Coffee Company and Odlums Ingredients to form a new Irish
Pernod Ricard has agreed to sell its Glenallachie Distillery, located in Scotland, to a consortium comprising Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson
During the first quarter of 2017, GEA in India received an order from the AmulFed Dairy (formerly Mother Dairy) in
SORTEX® optical sorting technology is helping world-class berry supplier Blåtand AB to drive efficiency in processing its wild berries, as it
KP Snacks is acquiring Butterkist, the popcorn business of Tangerine Confectionery. Butterkist’s manufacturing site in Pontefract, West Yorkshire and its
Quintessential Brands has announced a major investment in the Dublin Liberties Distillery Company including new banking facilities. It has agreed
A new bottling line is set to boost production of Harrogate Spring Water, the UK’s fastest-growing independent bottled water brand. Harrogate
Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s largest companies in the field of flavours and specialty fine ingredients, is exercising its
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics has completed a major milestone in the development of a huge logistics centre
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, and Deliveroo, the on-demand food-delivery service, have announced the integration of Deliveroo’s restaurant network into
The Carlsberg Group and Brooklyn Brewery are collaborating to establish a new brewery in Klaipėda, Lithuania, following recently announced joint
PepsiCo has announced the eight emerging nutrition, health and wellness brands that will join its first collaborative incubator programme in
The GNT Group has opened its brand new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, The Netherlands. With an investment of more than €3 million,
Admix is promoting its entire mixing, milling, and powder induction portfolio along with its new service specials at Pack Expo
New research from Mintel reveals that the global ice cream market is expected to scoop sales of 13 billion litres
Never before has Norway exported a greater value of seafood than in the first six months of 2017. The increase
Mergers and acquisitions among the top 50 consumer goods giants have fallen sharply from $226 billion in 2015 to $50
The European Commission has approved the addition of one new product from Poland to the quality register of Protected Geographical
Archer Daniels Midland Company, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, has completed the acquisition of
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