Tna has launched performance 5.0, a revolutionary new approach to high-speed production line performance ahead of this year’s interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany. Comprising a brand new high performance vertical packaging
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After almost two years in the making, Deliveroo Extreme Delivery, the innovative new concept taking the food delivery industry to all new heights – quite literally – has been launched
Pernod Ricard has completed the €81 million sale of its Domecq brandies and wines business to Bodega Las Copas (a Spanish joint venture between the Emperador Group and González Byass).
Keelings, Ireland’s largest supplier, and producer of fresh fruit, has celebrated its harvest of the First Irish Strawberries of 2017. Keelings produce can be found north and south of the
UK convenience foods group Premier Foods is launching a new range of indulgent cakes bites – Mr Kipling’s Delectable Delights. Nibbles and bites is currently experiencing growth of 19%[1] and
Esterform has pioneered the use of a 38mm wide neck preform for juice brands Fortuna and Pysio. Nitro Hotfill technology offers brand owner Fortuna Sp zoo an alternative to aseptic
The European Commission has reached an important milestone in its objective to save the Mediterranean fish stock and protect the region’s ecological and economic wealth. Months of negotiations at ministerial
Bodegas Torres continues to be the most admired European wine brand according to the ranking of the 50 most admired brands in the world, produced by British magazine Drinks International.
Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading independent whiskey producer, has collected the coveted awards for World’s Best Irish Single Grain and World’s Best Irish Single Malt at the highly prestigious World Whiskies
Asda has paved the way as the first UK supermarket to approach The Vegan Society with intention to improve the labelling of its vegan products – including vodka. The retail
The meat market remains fast-moving and competitive. As part of this processors and retailers are always looking for a point of differentiation. As well as new product development, this can
EU regulations on health claims on food are complex but navigable, a study into food regulations has found. The study, led by Professor Monique Raats at the University of Surrey,
Reflecting higher volumes and the new trading business, Hilton Food Group, the UK-based international meat packing specialist, has reported a 12.8% increase in revenue to £1.234 billion – up by
The Ferrero Group has decided to introduce a new governance structure to strengthen its competitive position in the global chocolate and sweet packaged food market and to accelerate growth. Giovanni
Müller UK & Ireland has launched three new yogurt products as it continues to grow the category through innovation and product development. Following the success of Müller Bliss Corner and
The global market for high-value dairy based ingredients for infant, sports, and clinical nutrition is growing at high rates. At the moment, the world’s major dairy processors are expanding and
Since 2008, CoCopac has evolved into one of the premier suppliers of high quality, specialist packaging solutions to clients in the food packaging industry across the UK, Europe, the Middle
Public Health England (PHE) has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods
With innovation a continued focus Britvic Soft Drinks has announced a new product that will offer consumers a tasty way to keep their thirst quenched on-the-go from the Great Britain
Eilersen is releasing a new series of digital load cells in a hygienic (aseptic) design for dynamic weighing, process weighing, filling, packaging and general weighing applications targeted primarily at food
In the food and drink factories it is an important factor when manufacturing, processing, packaging and distributing quality products, daily. With various processing areas in a factory it is imperative
Goliath Packaging Systems, in business since 2007, sources, supplies, installs & after-sales services a comprehensive range of End-of-Line Automation, Materials Handling & Industrial Washing equipment to the Irish Food/Beverage sector
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in January 2017 reached a level of €10.3 billion, which is almost €1
Sensient Flavors has introduced innovative fat-soluble flavours for fillings in bakery, confectionery and dairy applications. Nine sophisticated taste profiles have
AGRO Merchants Group, a global leader in cold storage and logistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Cold Land SGPS
HARIBO Group, the German confectionery manufacturer, is planning to build its first manufacturing facility in the United States of America.
As global consumers’ attitudes towards soft drinks grow increasingly negative due to their high levels of sugar, calories, and ‘artificial’
Premier Foods, the British convenience foods group, is introducing some tasty innovation under its Bisto brand, aiming to drive category
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC UK), has announced that leading UK paper cup manufacturer, Benders Papers
Linerless gurus, Ravenwood Packaging has unveiled its latest game-changing technology, the VXR; combining vision, x-ray and seal check technology. The
A new, ambitious strategy to drive growth in Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink industry has been unveiled by industry
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a number of senior leadership appointments to drive its ongoing transformation into a growth-oriented, consumer-centered,
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has announced the verification of Truly Grass Fed™ by the Non-GMO Project, North America’s most trusted seal
Britvic, the owner of major soft drinks brands including Robinsons squash, J20 and Fruit Shoot, and the PepsiCo bottler in
PM Group has officially opened their new, expanded Boston office, marking further growth in their presence in the USA. PM
Adnams has reported a record brewing year for 2016 with volumes passing the 100,000 barrels mark for the first time
EFSA will provide scientific advice on the daily intake of added sugar in food by early 2020. The Authority aims
A dedicated team of Bord Bia food, drink and horticulture specialists will embark on a ‘Brexit Roadshow’ over the coming
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is bringing two new sweetener brands, SweetRight stevia and VerySweet monk fruit, to market. These
Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-eat vegetables, present in canned, frozen, fresh cut and delicatessen, has completed its $409 million
Acquisitions enabled Emmi, the Swiss dairy group, to achieve 1.4 % sales growth to SFr3.259 billion (€3.047 billion) in 2016. In
Fever-Tree, the world’s leading supplier of premium carbonated mixers, increased revenue by 73% to £102.2 million for the year ended
What chicken processor would not welcome an automatic in-line system allowing him to match hour after hour, consistently accurately and
Key Technology has a long history as a trusted supplier and partner to food processors worldwide. With the single most
Coca-Cola European Partners, the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue, has reported a 12% increase in operating profit
The craft beer revolution is taking hold in more countries across the globe. According to a new survey released by
Fox’s, the £250 million UK biscuit company, has improved its forecasting, manufacturing and promotions planning practices after implementing new supply
Dublin is one of seven European cities chosen to take part in an exciting pan-European TRiFOCAL project designed to reduce food
AGRO Merchants Group recently celebrated the opening of their first European greenfield site in the port of Rotterdam. AGRO Merchants
Food and drink exports from Scotland grew by £421 million in 2016, to a record £5.5 billion. The latest figures
Nearly 44,000 farmers from across the EU have applied for support from the EU for agreeing to voluntarily reduce their
A first-ever ‘farm to fork’ programme for shrimp production has been announced, offering consumers DNA based assurance on the origin
The context in which consumers eat, has a major impact on how they evaluate the taste of foods. This conclusion
Minch Malt has been producing the highest quality malt since 1847. It all began when Matthew Minch, a tenant farmer