The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the winner of a pan-European competition on the Food4Future call: EIT Food. EIT Food will build sustainable end-to-end food supply
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The latest addition to the Gerkens® cocoa powder range from Cargill is an intense dark red cocoa powder – with unique colour attributes that make it the only powder of
Companies that clearly demonstrate the climate change credentials of their products could secure a competitive and commercial advantage, with two thirds of consumers across the UK, France and Germany saying
Matcon, the specialist in IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Systems, has announced that Israr Ghulam has joined the company as Finance Director. Israr succeeds Stephen Ball who, as previously announced, was
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire KeVita, a leading North American creator of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction will expand PepsiCo’s health and wellness offerings
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new introductions in Europe with a 48% regional share and a
More than 3,000 cheeses from 31 countries were judged at this year’s Word Cheese Awards – which were held exceptionally in San Sebastián, Spain rather than Birmingham in the UK.
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm was named Food Producer of the Year at the Agribusiness Awards. The competition received more than 200 entries from participating companies throughout Ireland. The chicken
The PPMA Group of Associations is celebrating a double run of success after it announced its 500th member as well as record bookings for the PPMA Show exhibition in 2017.
Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, has commenced construction of a new meat processing plant in the Kashira district of the Moscow region. When
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, a leading producer of flavoured beverages in North America and the Caribbean, is acquiring Bai Brands and its complete portfolio of high-growth premium antioxidant infused beverages
The European Commission has produced a study on the cumulative effects of 12 future trade agreements on the agri-food sector, including specific results for producer prices and production volumes for
Belgian pre-fried and frozen potato products manufacturer Agristo is teaming up with Egemin Automation for the third time in a row for the construction of a new, fully automated high-bay
Irish businesses are being called on to take action in helping to save the bees. The National Biodiversity Date Centre and Bord Bia have launched a Framework for Businesses as
Premier Foods has revealed the new packaging design for the UK’s number one brand in Asian cuisine – Sharwoods – hitting the shelves this month in the UK and internationally. The
Nestlé Milo and FC Barcelona are teaming up to promote healthier lifestyles and the importance of physical activity to young people. The four-year global partnership will make Milo the official
British Frozen Food Federation, the voice of the UK’s £8 billion frozen food industry, has called for the Government to deliver on its food export strategy as quickly as possible. The
Tetra Pak has expanded its Technical Services portfolio with the launch of a dry lubrication kit for packaging line conveyor belts and distribution equipment. The new solution helps customers cut
WeFarm, a peer-to-peer agtech network that enables small-scale farmers to access and share vital agricultural information even without internet, has reached over 100,000 users and secured £1.3 million in seed
The EU fisheries ministers have agreed on fishing limits (or Total Allowable Catches) for 19 deep-sea stocks for 2017 and 2018. It is the first time in six years that
Kraftkar, made by Norwegian producer Tingvollost, has scooped the coveted title of World Champion Cheese at the 29th annual World Cheese Awards, coming top among a record number of entries
Glanbia Consumer Products’ Kilkenny-based soup production facility in Ireland celebrates 25 years in operation this month, producing over three million packs of Avonmore fresh soup annually. Originally launched in 1991 with five
Mondelēz International has laid out new milestones and requirements for suppliers to work toward a sustainable supply of palm oil
Due to dietary or health and wellness concerns, over half of Irish consumers now avoid certain ingredients in what they
UK food group Cranswick has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of Dunbia Ballymena for cash. Dunbia Ballymena
Hi Europe & Ni, which is being held between November 29th and December 1st in Frankfurt, Germany, provides you with
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in September 2016 reached a record value of almost €11.5 billion exceeding the
Consumers in Sweden now have an environmentally-sound choice for chilled drinking yoghurt, following the launch of a range of Skånemejerier
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, reveal a second month
Grupo Empresarial Palacios Alimentación has completed two acquisitions which will strengthen its position as a leader in the Spanish provenance
Nestlé has pledged to further strengthen its commitment to the employability of young people in Europe, the Middle East and
By John Whelan By the time Trump is sworn in as President in January, the global food industry including those
At BrauBeviale 2016 in Nuremberg, GEA presented not only this year’s innovations to the beverage business – but also its
Premier Foods, the UK convenience food manufacturer, has reported a 1.8% fall in group sales to £348.0 million for the
Greencore Group, the Dublin-based international convenience food manufacturer, plans to strengthen its US business with the proposed acquisition of Peacock
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and
DuPont Nutrition & Health has entered a joint development and licensing agreement for exclusive rights to selected fucosylated human milk
The majority of UK catering companies are in surprisingly good shape to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report
Greencore Group, the Dublin-based international convenience food manufacturer, has reported double-digit increases in both revenue and profits for the year
Nordic meat group HKScan has initiated an internal investigation into its Baltic business. The investigation is being conducted to ensure that
At least 50% of alcohol sold in Scotland does not meet the impending minimum price legislation. Spirits will be the
EFSA has published two guidance documents on novel food and traditional food from third countries to help ensure that these foods are safe
Do you fancy speed dating your brand – or matchmaking your company with a European partner? How about launching your
Damian Gammell will succeed John F Brock, who is retiring, as chief executive of Coca-Cola European Partners on28 December, 2016.
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is further expanding its German business, with the commencement of a €10
International potato processing company Lamb Weston/Meijer has opened its new production line in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands. In addition
EU producers will receive an increased budget of €133 million in 2017 to promote EU agricultural products outside and inside
Avery Dennison has collaborated with partners throughout the supply chain namely Viridor and PET UK, to help Coca-Cola European Partners
Dairy Crest has reported on its first full trading period since the sale of its Dairies business. Group revenue from
Danish Crown plans to invest in the region of DKr300 million (€40 million) to establish a processing and retail product
The early bird campaign of Anuga FoodTec (20 to 23 March 2018) has been running since June 2016 and a
Irish owned PM Group is the winner of the 2016 CPD Employer of the Year Excellence Award from Engineers Ireland. Based
Limerick Packaging has announced that it is now FSC accredited. “This was always going to be our next goal following
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