A preliminary estimate of the Teagasc National Farm Survey results show that Irish family farm income decreased by 9% in 2016, bringing the average income figure for the farming sector
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Fi Europe & Ni 2017 is the must attend event on the calendar of virtually everybody who works in the food, beverage and ingredients industry. This year, it will be
In a brand-new report, international grocery research organisation IGD and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) reveal the 10 areas grocery retailers must focus on to ensure physical stores remain relevant
Pladis, the fast-growing global biscuit and confectionery company, and JD.com, China’s largest retailer – online or offline, are joining forces to bring a new range of snack foods imported from
Ferrero International, the Italian confectionery group, has completed the acquisition of Fannie May Confections Brands and the Harry London chocolate brands from 1-800-FLOWERS.com, a multi-brand provider of gourmet and floral
UK organic milk volumes increased by 4.4% in 2016, in contrast to the standard milk category which fell by 1.9% during the same period. The increase is being attributed to an
New research from Mintel reveals that sales of pasta in Italy had a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2% between 2011 and 2015, with sales falling to 908,100 tonnes in
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla Foods Ingredients. The new Whey & Protein Blog – thewheyprotein.blog –
The PPMA Show, the UK’s unmissable, free-to-attend, processing and packaging machinery exhibition, returns to the NEC from 26-28 September to provide manufacturers with insights into the latest machinery products, technologies
The food and beverage sector is dealing with constantly changing requirements imposed by clients and suppliers such as exchanging messages via EDI or tighter margins due to price changes. Enterprise
British consumers are developing a growing taste for home-grown brands, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s fifth annual barometer of the nation’s most chosen FMCG brands. The latest UK ranking, which measures
The European Commission has expanded the global fight against illegal fishing by listing Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and the Comoros as uncooperative. Under the EU’s rules to fight and deter illegal,
The Frutarom Food Protection Business Unit has expanded its organic oxidation management solutions line with an organic rosemary extract designed to prevent oxidation and increase the shelf-life of food products.
Danone, together with The Abraaj Group, a leading investor in growth markets, has added three new production lines to its factory at Accra in Ghana. The total investment of US$25
UK food group Cranswick has reported a 22.5% jump in revenue from continuing operations to £1.245 billion for the year ended 31 March 2017. Growth was driven by a strong
The Lavazza Group, the Italian coffee roaster, has purchased an 80% equity stake in Kicking Horse Coffee, from the private-equity fund Swander Pace Capital. Kicking Horse Coffee, a leading Canadian
EFSA has set dietary reference values for vitamin K as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) decided
MEPs are supporting efforts to halve food waste in the EU by 2030, by lifting existing restrictions on food donations and eliminating confusion about ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ labels.
Tna has launched the tna ropac® 5, a ground-breaking, ultra-high-speed case packer for flexible bags that is capable of industry-leading speeds of up to 300 bags per minute. Part of
Irish and international food group Dawn Meats has agreed a strategic partnership with Dunbia, the Northern Ireland-based meat processor, to establish a majority owned joint venture in the United Kingdom
UK soft drinks group Britvic increased revenue by 11.5% to £756.3 million and pre-exceptional EBITA by 6.7% to £73.6 million in the 28 weeks ended 16 April 2017, compared to
The fifth annual Brand Footprint Ireland ranking from Kantar Worldpanel, measuring which brands are being bought by the most consumers the most often, has revealed that the top four most
Protein is in the global spotlight as we strive to meet the nutritional needs of a population set to hit
Orkla Food Ingredients, a business area of Orkla, has signed a license agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp to exclusively produce
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and US, has reported a 46.1% increase in revenue
While the outcome of Brexit may be uncertain, Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report reveals that consumers are braced for an expensive future
Häagen-Dazs has announced a major brand reset, to bring a new generation of shoppers on board as part of a
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new wine name from the United Kingdom to the quality register
Leading print and packaging business, Qualvis, has created a new range of eye-catching packs for Purple Patch Cereals. The new
According to the latest figures published by the European Commission, the monthly value of EU agri-food exports in March 2017 reached a
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a major renewable project, with all electricity generated by a brand new solar farm
Manor Farm, which is the largest chicken processor in the Republic of Ireland, and Tesco Ireland have launched the first
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food ingredients and solutions, has introduced 17 new non-GMO starches with the
RAPS has invested around €1.5 million in new technology at its German headquarters. Working with a renowned plant manufacturer, a
Marston’s, the UK beer and pubs group, has agreed to acquire the Charles Wells brewing business from the Charles Wells
Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen foods company which was created following a series of major acquisition deals, is reported to
ARYZTA, a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery, has appointed Kevin Toland as Chief Executive Officer.
Bord Bia and 21 Irish food companies are exploring new opportunities with Continental European food retailers as they look beyond their
As consumers across Europe embrace a healthier lifestyle, a growing trend for more moderate alcohol consumption is emerging. Research conducted
Dairy Crest has reported a 1.3% decrease in revenue to £416.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2017, although
Aston Manor, the largest independently owned cider maker in the UK and the second largest manufacturer of cider in the
China’s infant milk formula (IMF) market is poised for impressive growth in the next five years as a result of
Product of the Year – the UK’s largest independent survey of product innovation – is now in its 14th year
As part of the two-day Enterprise Ireland/IDA Trade & Investment Mission in Ireland event, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and
C&C Group, the Irish and UK drinks business, has reported a flat operating profit on a constant currency basis of
Nestlé has inaugurated its new SFr145 million (€132 million) Al-Maha factory in Dubai, which produces Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking
Ian Peart, currently Channel Director, On-Trade for Pernod Ricard UK, has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director,
Dawn Meats has become the first Irish food manufacturing company to achieve the coveted Business Working Responsibly Mark at its
Bridge2Food, the international food industry networking company, is running a state of the industry survey to gauge views on the
Premier Foods, the UK convenience food group, has reported a 1.4% decrease in underlying sales to £790.4 million for the
Peter’s Food Service’s successful Welsh Rugby Heroes campaign has been recognised at this year’s CIM Marketing Excellence Awards, beating off
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé UK & Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to stand down as the
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest food retailer, has agreed a new three-year contract starting in March 2018 that will mean
Bosch Packaging Technology has opened its new customer solutions centre at Weert in the Netherlands, to help food and non-food
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