The latest export figures from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) show that the value of UK branded food and non-alcoholic drink exports rose to £2.4 billion in the first
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A joint project between Nestlé Waters and Groupe E Greenwatt to build Switzerland’s largest biogas plant has focused on producing renewable energy while supporting Swiss farmers. Manure is burned in
World first technology has paid off for KWV’s Earth’s Essence wine brand, which has won a Global Food Award, at the prestigious IUFoST (International Union of Food Science and technology)
By Ian Hunter, Senior Equity Analyst at Investec Across our main businesses in Investec Ireland – Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance and Wealth & Investment – we have been working with
In recent weeks there has been some debate on the pros and cons of the cost of wrapping pallets from the point of view of just paying a cost per
Pernod Ricard, the world’s second ranked wines and spirits group, has reported a 1% rise in full year revenue to €8.682 billion, with organic sales growth of 2%, driven chiefly
International snack foods producer Kettle Foods has completed the acquisition of Metcalfe’s skinny by purchasing the remaining 74% interest in the leading UK premium popcorn brand. Kettle Foods had initially
The Coca-Cola Company has announced an investment of €26 million in its Ballina operation in County Mayo in Ireland. The capital investment further strengthens the company’s commitment to Ireland as
International dairy co-operative Royal FrieslandCampina has reported a 16.7% decline in profit for the first half-year 2016 to €160 million and a 2.2% drop in revenue to €5.52 billion compared
The European Commission has approved the addition of two new names from Ireland to the quality register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). “Oriel Sea Salt” is harvested from the
CPM Wolverine Proctor Ltd has been supplying processing machinery to the food industry since early last century and continues to do so on a global basis. CPM Wolverine Proctor has
From October 11 to 13, 2016, Chillventa will turn the trade show fairgrounds in Nuremberginto an international meeting point for the world of refrigeration, HVAC, and heat pumps. “Let’s create
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a £45 million upgrade that will create the world’s most advanced poultry processing plant at its site in Scunthorpe in England. The investment will
British dairy group Dairy Crest is celebrating its 20th year as a public company. Since it was originally floated in 1996, Dairy Crest has evolved from a supply-driven, commoditised business
The Coca-Cola Company and its global bottling partners (the Coca-Cola system) have met their goal to replenish, or in other words balance, the equivalent amount of water used in their
The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2017. The proposal is based on the recently adopted multi-annual fisheries management plan for the
Consumer awareness of the benefits of proteins has soared, prices for dairy protein have dropped, new plant proteins, ingredients and technologies have come to market. How do retailers and food
Woodland Group, the independent global freight forwarding and supply chain specialist, is expanding into the food and beverage logistics industry in Ireland. Ireland is leading the way in Europe as the
A sparkling milk & fruit drink, a milk & tea drink and an energy drink rich in protein are all part of Arla Foods’ new ambition to triple its business
Swiss confectionery group Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has announced the future structure of its Group Management. Ernst Tanner is handing over his function as CEO to the long-standing Group Chief
Food-to-go in the UK offers significant opportunities for growth, according to the latest figures from IGD, which is unveiling new research into the market for the very first time. Driven
The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) 2015 annual report, just published, demonstrates the increased efficiency with which RASFF exchanges information on issues posing a serious health risk.
By Klaus Dam, Managing Director of Au2mate A/S This article gives an overview of the design and implementation process for
Mondelēz International has ended discussions with The Hershey Company, the US-based confectionery and snacks manufacturer, regarding a possible combination of
At a time when dairy companies have struggled with the continued European oversupply of milk, Arla Foods has strengthened the
More energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink
The UK manufacturing industry looks to the future with baited breath following the results of the EU referendum. As the
Riggs Autopack Ltd will be exhibiting a selection of their high quality volumetric depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps and
Manufacture Software and Display Systems From London Electronics at PPMA Total Show 2016 – Stand G01
London Electronics design and manufacture software and display systems to help you optimise the efficiency of your manufacturing and logistics
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 14 August 2016, show the market
Swiss dairy group Emmi has reported sales of SFr1.594 billion (€1.458 billion) for the first six months of 2016, which
According to the latest monthly report on agricultural trade, the value of EU agri-food exports for the 12-month period from July
The most iconic packaging on British shelves has been revealed as the Cola-Cola glass bottle. A study of 1,500 Brits
As a designer of sanitary mixing equipment, Admix has relaunched several enhanced programs to set the pace for unsurpassed service,
One year after a devastating fire, which led to the destruction of its main manufacturing plant, Abergavenny Fine Foods has
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has declared illegal the Russian import ban on live pigs, fresh pork and other
Valued in excess of €2 billion, the European flavouring market has been stable for the past five years, but demand
New research from Mintel reveals that as many as 45% of Brits would buy a burger in celebration of National
Arla Foods UK has launched a major new breakfast campaign as part of its £100 million commitment to support healthier
The EU has requested the establishment of a WTO panel to rule on a dispute concerning Colombia’s discriminatory treatment of
The Irish Brewers Association (IBA), the representative voice for the brewing industry in Ireland, has released its annual Beer Market
European Spraydry Technologies has been awarded the contract to supply Knolton Farmhouse Cheese with a new purpose-designed spray drying facility
AGRO Merchants Group was established with one goal in mind: to build a strong worldwide network of family-owned cold storage
Arla dairy located in Aylesbury, near London, is the world’s largest fresh milk facility. In 2013 Arla planned the new
At an Indonesian production site of the world’s leading dairy food brand, sterilized milk is produced in huge quantities. As
Nestlé is the highest ranked food and beverage company in Fortune Magazine’s annual ‘Change the World’ list of the top
The amount Irish consumers spend on everyday grocery items, such as food, drinks and toiletries, increased year-on-year for the fifth
Weekend baking and smaller portion sizes are among the top global trends identified in a new Bord Bia bakery study.
British consumers are increasingly looking for food and drink that saves time and allows them to feel they have a
Dairy is part of the solution of key nutritional problems in the various parts of the world: in developing countries
The ‘Snap & Go’ packs are available in packs of 4x31g PP trays with complementary lidding films that have been
Over 1,500 food scientists, engineers, food industry professionals, regulatory authorities and students from around the world, are expected in Dublin
Nestlé has reported 3.5% organic growth in sales to SFr43.2 billion (€39.9 billion) for the first half. A foreign exchange
Dale Farm, Northern Ireland’s leading dairy company, has opened a new cheese retail packing facility at its Dunmanbridge plant near
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