Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen foods company which was created following a series of major acquisition deals, is reported to have a €600 million war-chest at its disposal to fund
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ARYZTA, a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery, has appointed Kevin Toland as Chief Executive Officer. He joins ARYZTA from daa plc which operates Dublin and
Bord Bia and 21 Irish food companies are exploring new opportunities with Continental European food retailers as they look beyond their existing UK customer base to grow their businesses. Bord Bia
As consumers across Europe embrace a healthier lifestyle, a growing trend for more moderate alcohol consumption is emerging. Research conducted by Kerry Taste and Nutrition shows that half of consumers
Dairy Crest has reported a 1.3% decrease in revenue to £416.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2017, although revenue in the second half of the year was 3.7%
Aston Manor, the largest independently owned cider maker in the UK and the second largest manufacturer of cider in the country, has appointed investment bank Lazard to advise on the
China’s infant milk formula (IMF) market is poised for impressive growth in the next five years as a result of the new “two-child” policy, and new regulations issued by the
Product of the Year – the UK’s largest independent survey of product innovation – is now in its 14th year running. The prestigious awards, open to all FMCG retailer and
As part of the two-day Enterprise Ireland/IDA Trade & Investment Mission in Ireland event, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD visited Flow Technology at their
C&C Group, the Irish and UK drinks business, has reported a flat operating profit on a constant currency basis of €95 million on revenue down by 6.9% to €559 million
Nestlé has inaugurated its new SFr145 million (€132 million) Al-Maha factory in Dubai, which produces Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking aids for the local and regional market. Now operating at
Ian Peart, currently Channel Director, On-Trade for Pernod Ricard UK, has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director, reporting directly to Laurent Pillet, Managing Director of Pernod Ricard
Dawn Meats has become the first Irish food manufacturing company to achieve the coveted Business Working Responsibly Mark at its Carroll’s Cross site in Waterford. A significant milestone on its
Bridge2Food, the international food industry networking company, is running a state of the industry survey to gauge views on the current state of active & sports nutrition sector, and discover
Premier Foods, the UK convenience food group, has reported a 1.4% decrease in underlying sales to £790.4 million for the 52 weeks ended 1 April 2017, with underlying trading profit
Peter’s Food Service’s successful Welsh Rugby Heroes campaign has been recognised at this year’s CIM Marketing Excellence Awards, beating off competition from the likes of ITV, EDF Energy and the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé UK & Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to stand down as the CEO of the UK & Ireland market but will continue
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest food retailer, has agreed a new three-year contract starting in March 2018 that will mean its own-brand liquid milk is provided by Arla Foods. Morrisons
Bosch Packaging Technology has opened its new customer solutions centre at Weert in the Netherlands, to help food and non-food producers maximize the value of their operations when selecting a
Follow-on formula with a protein content of at least 1.6 g/100 kcal made from either cow or goat’s milk is safe and suitable for infants living in Europe, EFSA says.
Britain’s biggest food manufacturer has invested £10 million in new technology and innovation as it ramps up the capabilities of its prepared meals facility in South Wales. 2 Sisters Food
Arla Foods has officially opened its new state-of-the-art global innovation centre, built in the heart of one of the world’s fastest growing food clusters in Aarhus, Denmark. Arla has put
The Reputations Agency has announced the results of the annual Ireland RepTrak® 2017 study. Based on the perceptions of more
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has announced that it now uses renewable electricity for
Global brewer Heineken has presented its latest innovation – Heineken® 0.0 – a non-alcoholic lager brewed with a unique recipe
Camden Town Brewery, the London-based English craft brewer, is preparing to open its new brewing facility at Enfield, close to
Diageo and The Loop have launched the world’s first GUINNESS EXPORT HOUSE at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport. This state-of-the-art
In what is a first in Irish agri-business, Total Produce has partnered with Gallagher Brother Haulage to convert a fleet
IADSA, the international organization for the food/dietary supplements sector, has expanded its representation with the addition of two new member
Nestlé will invest €37 million in the next few months at its Nescafé soluble coffee facility at Girona in Spain.
Orkla Food Ingredients, the leading bakery ingredients player in the Nordic region, has purchased 100% of the shares in the
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched its new trade communications strategy for Irish beef in the Italian market. The
EHL Ingredients, a leading UK importer, blender and packer of food ingredients from around the world, has acquired a new
EFSA scientists have devised a way to more accurately estimate consumer exposure to enzymes used in food production, improving their
St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer and pub operator, has reported another record financial performance after increasing turnover by
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of primary Irish dairy products, delivered a strong trading performance in 2016, with group EBITDA up
Barilla Group, the world’s largest pasta producer, has reached a long-term agreement with Roger Federer, considered one of the greatest
WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients (WFSI), a business unit of Archer Daniels Midland Company, is extending its portfolio of natural
Following a global launch at Interpack 2017, Gebo Cermex has announced that its CareSelect™ bottle infeed system has won the
Altia, a leading wine and spirits company in the Nordic and Baltic countries, has opened a new distillery at Sundsvall
The success of private label and the impact of price increases across European countries is driving up value sales of
Patricia Callan has been appointed to the role of Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the trade association that
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla
High production temperatures in the food industry, for example in ovens, proofing cabinets, conveyors or motors, put considerable strain on
Premier Foods has agreed to renew its strategic global partnership with Mondelēz International concerning the long-standing licence to produce and
Heineken has acquired all the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Company, the US-based craft brewer. Lagunitas will continue to operate
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 23 April 2017, show
From July 2016 to July 2017, SUBWAY® stores will have removed around 3.7 billion calories from Great British diets, after
DS Smith has designed and created an eye-catching Viking ship display to help Royal Unibrew’s export brand, Faxe Beer, improve
As part of its investment and development plan for the Italian market, Nestlé has agreed the sale of its business
In response to the continued demand for Danish pork in the key export markets, Danish Crown, the world’s largest exporter
Tesco is launching the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports increased by +1.2% (+ €131 million) compared with February last year, according to
OAL Group has secured a £448,850 Innovate UK funded project to further develop its APRIL™ robotics material handling systems for
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