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CP Foods (UK) Expands Food Service Footprint With Acquisition of Foodfellas

    CP Foods (UK) Expands Food Service Footprint With Acquisition of Foodfellas

CP Foods (UK) has acquired a controlling interest in The Foodfellas. The move brings together two businesses servicing the food service channel. CP Foods (UK) is part of CP Foods

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Dunnes Stores Becomes Ireland’s Second Largest Supermarket

    Dunnes Stores Becomes Ireland’s Second Largest Supermarket

The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 9 October 2016, show Dunnes Stores continues to be one of the biggest success stories

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GEA Sets Standards With the Most Efficient Milk Powder Plant in the World

    GEA Sets Standards With the Most Efficient Milk Powder Plant in the World

GEA, one of the largest suppliers of processing technology for the global dairy and food industry, has installed a high performance spray dryer as the centerpiece of the new milk

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Winners of the Irish Whiskey Awards 2016

    Winners of the Irish Whiskey Awards 2016

Castle Brands walked away with top accolades at the recent Irish Whiskey Awards. Awards included Irish Whiskey of the Year 2016 and overall winner for Irish Single Malts (13 Years

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Are Sustainable Proteins Nutritious Enough?

    Are Sustainable Proteins Nutritious Enough?

Are proteins derived from sustainable sources, nutritious enough? This question is central to research conducted by the public-private partnership Sustainable Future proteins: focus on nutritional and health-promoting qualities. The research,

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Bel Group Aims to Create a Major Global Player in Healthy Snacks

    Bel Group Aims to Create a Major Global Player in Healthy Snacks

Bel Group, the French cheese processor, has acquired a 65% shareholding in MOM Group with the aim of creating a major global player in the healthy snacks segment, based on

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First Research Partnership in the Mediterranean to Increase Food and Water Sustainability

    First Research Partnership in the Mediterranean to Increase Food and Water Sustainability

The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area – PRIMA. The first partnership of its kind in the Mediterranean basin aims

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Organic Retail Food Sales in Ireland Reach €142 Million

    Organic Retail Food Sales in Ireland Reach €142 Million

The latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel indicate a significant upturn for the Irish organic sector. Building on the momentum of last year’s growth of over 6%, the new figures, published

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British Brands Continue to Profit From the French Market Post-Brexit

    British Brands Continue to Profit From the  French Market Post-Brexit

A growing number of British brand owners and SMEs are seeking expert support to break into the French retail space, regardless of Brexit, according to leading export company Sutralis. Rouen-based Sutralis,

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Survey Reveals Fragile UK Food Industry Confidence

    Survey Reveals Fragile UK Food Industry Confidence

Concerns are mounting within the largest manufacturing sector in the UK – food and drink – and confidence is becoming more fragile, a survey of Food and Drink Federation (FDF)

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HKScan Cautions on Profits

    HKScan Cautions on Profits

HKScan, the leading Nordic meat group, which produces pork, beef, poultry and lamb products, processed meats and convenience foods, estimates that its comparable operating profit for 2016 will remain at the

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New President For International Dairy Federation

    New President For International Dairy Federation

Dr Judith Bryans (pictured), Chief Executive of Dairy UK, has been elected President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF). Dr Bryans takes over from Dr Jeremy Hill of New Zealand, who

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Foodborne Viruses – Identifying Research Needs to Tackle Public Health Risks

    Foodborne Viruses – Identifying Research Needs to Tackle Public Health Risks

EFSA has published a scientific report on the outcomes of a scientific workshop on foodborne viruses organised jointly by EFSA and the UK Food Standards Authority. The workshop took place

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PPMA Total Show 2016 Confirms Bright Future For British Processing and Packaging Industry

    PPMA Total Show 2016 Confirms Bright Future For British Processing and Packaging Industry

The UK’s latest innovations in processing and packaging machinery, materials, containers and packaging design solutions were on show at the PPMA Total Show 2016, which returned to the Birmingham NEC

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Low-fat Mayonnaise – Hydrosol Develops Integrated Compound Without Starch

    Low-fat Mayonnaise – Hydrosol Develops Integrated Compound Without Starch

Mayonnaise is one of the world’s most popular deli products, but its high fat content is a disadvantage from a health point of view. To reduce this without sacrificing texture,

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Herbst Software Opens New Regional Cork Office in Ireland

    Herbst Software Opens New Regional Cork Office in Ireland

Herbst Software, a leading provider of business management and ERP software, has opened a brand new office space to accommodate its national growth and future expansion plans.  The new office

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WHO Urges Global Action to Curtail Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugary Drinks

    WHO Urges Global Action to Curtail Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugary Drinks

Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report. Fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20% increase

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Frylight Wins IGD Awards For Health and Wellness

    Frylight Wins IGD Awards For Health and Wellness

FRYLIGHT®, the one calorie cooking spray, produced by MH Foods a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Crest, has triumphed at the prestigious Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) Awards 2016. Frylight

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Landmark New Irish Whiskey Mentoring Programme

    Landmark New Irish Whiskey Mentoring Programme

The Irish Whiskey Association has launched a landmark new mentoring programme, which will bring established global players in the Irish whiskey industry together with new entrants to the market. The aim

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Environmental Award Success For Packaging Automation

    Environmental Award Success For Packaging Automation

Knutsford-based Packaging Automation has been recognised for its green credentials after being selected as a winner of a new environmental award. Packaging Automation, who manufacture innovative, versatile and cost effective

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Cooking Process Can Reduce Fat in Dairy Sauces By Up to 20%

    Cooking Process Can Reduce Fat in Dairy Sauces By Up to 20%

Scientific research from the University of Lincoln has shown that food manufacturers can reduce fat in dairy based sauce products by up to 20% by processing with the disruptive Steam

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Tesco Wins UK Grocery Market Share For First Time in Five Years

    Tesco Wins UK Grocery Market Share For First Time in Five Years

The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 9 October 2016, show Tesco increasing sales by 1.3% – marking a return to growth for the

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International Appetite For Pots & Co’s Puddings

  International Appetite For Pots & Co’s Puddings

Pots & Co, the UK-based premium desserts business, is marking its expansion across Europe with a sweep of international listings.

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Harnessing Irish Agricultural Know-how For Hunger and Poverty Reduction

  Harnessing Irish Agricultural Know-how For Hunger and Poverty Reduction

Harnessing the knowledge of the Irish agriculture sector can significantly contribute to ending hunger and poverty for millions of people

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The EU Proposes to Curb Subsidies Causing Overfishing in WTO Countries

  The EU Proposes to Curb Subsidies Causing Overfishing in WTO Countries

The EU is proposing to restart talks on an international WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies to combat the further depletion

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Holfeld Freshens Up its VSP Range of Meat Packaging

  Holfeld Freshens Up its VSP Range of Meat Packaging

Holfeld Plastics knows the value of sustainable packaging in the meat industry. Their VSP range has recently been extended taking

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Constellation Brands Sells Canadian Wine Business For C$1.03 Billion

  Constellation Brands Sells Canadian Wine Business For C$1.03 Billion

Constellation Brands has agreed to sell its Canadian wine business unit to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the largest single-profession pension

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Kellogg Company Expands in South America With $430 Million Acquisition

  Kellogg Company Expands in South America With $430 Million Acquisition

Kellogg Company is acquiring a controlling shareholding in Parati, a leading Brazilian food group. The acquisition, Kellogg’s largest in Latin

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Mixed Growth For Private Label Soft Drinks Across East and West Europe

Private Label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods

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GEA PerformancePlus – New Service Concept Ensures Optimum Productivity

  GEA PerformancePlus – New Service Concept Ensures Optimum Productivity

With GEA PerformancePlus GEA is offering its customers service level options that extend way beyond routine preventive maintenance and complement

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Britvic Re-launches Mixers and Juices Range

  Britvic Re-launches Mixers and Juices Range

Britvic is unveiling a complete re-launch of its Britvic Mixers and Juices range. In response to evolving consumer tastes and

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Quality Control of Milk and Milk Products With FT-NIR Spectroscopy

  Quality Control of Milk and Milk Products With FT-NIR Spectroscopy

FT-NIR spectroscopy allows a rapid and efficient analysis of the major parameters fat, protein, dry matter, and lactose as well

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Salt of the Earth Reports Increase in Sales of Sodium Reduction Solutions

  Salt of the Earth Reports Increase in Sales of Sodium Reduction Solutions

Salt of the Earth reports an increase in sales of sodium reduction solutions in the first half of 2016. The

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CPM Wolverine Proctor – A Total Solution Supplier For Breakfast Cereal Manufacturers

  CPM Wolverine Proctor – A Total Solution Supplier For Breakfast Cereal Manufacturers

By Robin Holding, Commercial Director, CPM Wolverine Proctor Ltd The breakfast cereal industry sector has seen a fairly steady growth

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Unilever to Build a Global Foods Innovation Centre in the Netherlands

  Unilever to Build a Global Foods Innovation Centre in the Netherlands

Unilever has announced its intention to build a new global Foods Innovation Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands. The Foods R&D

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New Medicine to Protect Honey Bees Against Varroa Mites

  New Medicine to Protect Honey Bees Against Varroa Mites

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the granting of

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Code of Nature® Meets Provenance

  Code of Nature® Meets Provenance

Consumers around the world love the taste of nature. Consequently, naturalness is generally popular, both in mature and emerging markets.

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European SprayDry Technologies Introduces ESDT15 Development and Small Scale Production Spray Dryer

  European SprayDry Technologies Introduces ESDT15 Development and Small Scale Production Spray Dryer

Dehydrated food and powdered dairy products have seen their markets grow for many years, with new and improved products appearing

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European Commission Clears Joint Acquisition of Slaney Foods JV and Slaney Proteins by ABP Group and Fane Valley

  European Commission Clears Joint Acquisition of Slaney Foods JV and Slaney Proteins by ABP Group and Fane Valley

The European Commission has cleared unconditionally, after an investigation under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control

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Fishing Opportunities For Deep-sea Fish Stocks For 2017-2018

  Fishing Opportunities For Deep-sea Fish Stocks For 2017-2018

The European Commission has proposed fishing opportunities for deep-sea fish stocks in the EU and international waters in the North-East

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DuPont Nutrition & Health Launches New Cheese Cultures

  DuPont Nutrition & Health Launches New Cheese Cultures

Drawing on its long history of innovation and expertise in the development of dairy cultures, DuPont Nutrition & Health today

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GT2e Brings Speed and Flexibility to New Lines

  GT2e Brings Speed and Flexibility to New Lines

Heat sealing specialists Proseal has played a key supporting role in the development of the new production facilities at 2

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Nestlé Nutrition Boosts Infant Formula Production in Mexico

  Nestlé Nutrition Boosts Infant Formula Production in Mexico

Nestlé will triple its production of infant formula with the opening of its new factory in Jalisco, Mexico. At a

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Clada Group Takes Gold in Irish Q Mark Awards

  Clada Group Takes Gold in Irish Q Mark Awards

Clada Group, based in Galway, has been named as the best food and drinks manufacturer in Ireland for Quality Management

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Health Risks of Materials in Contact With Food – Tighter EU Safety Rules Needed

  Health Risks of Materials in Contact With Food – Tighter EU Safety Rules Needed

EU-wide safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils

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Pacepacker Services Leads the Way With Automation Awareness Workshops

  Pacepacker Services Leads the Way With Automation Awareness Workshops

Pacepacker Services is teaming up with renowned equipment manufacturer and training provider Festo, to offer Automation Awareness Workshops for its

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Jungheinrich Expands Portfolio to Include SAP EWM Solutions

  Jungheinrich Expands Portfolio to Include SAP EWM Solutions

An ever growing number of companies are relying on SAP standard software to manage their processes along the entire logistics

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Mars to Combine Chocolate and Wrigley Businesses

  Mars to Combine Chocolate and Wrigley Businesses

Mars Incorporated plans to combine its Mars Chocolate and Wrigley segments to create Mars Wrigley Confectionery. The new segment, which

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Number of UK Breweries Rises 8% in Just a Year as Popularity of Craft Beer Soars

  Number of UK Breweries Rises 8% in Just a Year as Popularity of Craft Beer Soars

The total number of breweries in the UK has increased 8% in the last year alone, from 1,558 in 2014

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British Dairy Farmers Being Short-changed to Tune of £200 Million

  British Dairy Farmers Being Short-changed to Tune of £200 Million

Market indicators show dairy farmers are being short-changed to the tune of £200 million pounds, according to the National Farmers

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Two New Protected Designations of Origin From Croatia

  Two New Protected Designations of Origin From Croatia

The European Commission has approved the addition of two new product names to the list of Protected Designations of Origin

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Doehler – ‘We Bring Ideas to Life’

  Doehler – ‘We Bring Ideas to Life’

All successful products have the same foundation: an exceptional idea! With a staff of over 500 in Research & Development,

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Public Consultation – Dietary Reference Values For Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

  Public Consultation – Dietary Reference Values For Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values

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Greggs Making Progress With Infrastructural Changes

  Greggs Making Progress With Infrastructural Changes

Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, is making good progress with the first stages of its supply chain investment plan.

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