In its fourth annual barometer of the nation’s most chosen FMCG brands, Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that British brands are continuing to outperform their foreign counterparts as six home-grown favourites
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Tate & Lyle, the UK-based international food ingredients business, has reported a 1% rise in annual group sales to £2.36 billion (3% lower in constant currency reflecting the pass through
An industry group of global fishing stakeholders, including the catching sector, processors , retailers and foodservice, have come together to help further protect the marine environment in the Barents and
Nestlé is to build new partnerships with start-ups by launching a new global open innovation platform called Henri@Nestlé. The platform will expand Nestlé’s on-going activities in working with start-ups by
CMT S.p.A. in Peveragno, Italy, a supplier of systems for the production of ‘pasta-filata’ cheeses, has increased its sales significantly since becoming part of GEA in the middle of last
International dairy group Arla Foods has successfully priced an issuance of 5-year SEK bonds for a principal amount of SEK1 billion maturing on 31 May 2021 guaranteed by Arla Foods
EU agri-food exports to third countries in March 2016 were worth €11.3 billion, about €1 billion higher than in February 2016, according to the latest monthly report on agri-food trade.
Natural Extracts Industries (NEI) from Tanzania and Agro-Hub from Cameroon have been selected as the finalists for Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value Prize 2016. NEI is a social enterprise pioneering the
The amount Irish consumers spend on everyday grocery items, such as food, drinks and toiletries, increased year-on-year for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to Nielsen retail performance data. In the
Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) has enlisted forensic brand guidance agency TransgressiveX to develop a new snack brand with Stript Snacks, an Irish snack producer. The intention of the
The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled a new streamlined international structure to better align its operating units against its global bottling footprint and to promote and develop key Coca-Cola leaders. President
The European Commission has cleared the proposed £71 billion acquisition of SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, by AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer. However, the clearance is conditional on
Danish Crown posted a net profit of DKr 819 million (€110 million) for the first six months of the 2015/16 financial year, down slightly from the DKr852 million achieved in
As part of its 2020 expansion strategy, Givaudan, the global leader in the creation of fragrances and flavours, is acquiring ConAgra Foods’ Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings business for $340 million.
GEA and Red Arrow have jointly won a Fleischerei Technik (Meat Technology) Award 2016 for their ‘smokeless’ smoking process in the 3rd Generation GEA CookStar spiral oven. SuperHeatSmoke is an
The shareowners of Coca-Cola Enterprises have approved the pending transaction to create Coca-Cola European Partners. CCE shareowner approval represents a key step in the process of completing the transaction and
UK food group Cranswick has reported a 6.6% increase in revenue to £1.07 billion with volumes on a comparable basis up 12% for the year ended 31 March 2016. Growth
The US Food and Drug Administration has taken a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, that will
SPX FLOW now offers a virtual reality experience for its customers to explore solutions in different industrial settings. Users can tour sites that may be of interest to them and
Following a landmark High Court ruling, Leatherhead Food Research says that more sophisticated analysis is required for meat harvested using advanced mechanical butchery technologies. Microscopy performed by Leatherhead Food Research was
ABP Food Group has announced that Paul Finnerty will retire from his role as CEO on 30th September 2016. Frank Stephenson, current Group Chief Operations Officer, has been appointed as
Japan has lifted an embargo on Italian beef in place for 15 years, following an earlier opening of its market to beef products from other EU Member States (France, Ireland,
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years. This
A new Dano® milk powder packaging facility is now operational in Dakar, capital of Senegal. As Arla Foods pursues its
One in eight people under 25 in Peru, Chile, Colombia and Mexico does not have a job. It is a
Arla Foods has sold its juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods to Germany-based Eckes-Granini Group, the leading producer of branded fruit-based beverages
Swiss dairy group Emmi is growing at international level, both organically and through targeted acquisitions. In a further step towards
Britvic, the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks and the number two supplier of branded carbonated soft drinks in
Demand for the salty coastal sea plant samphire, which goes particularly well with fish, is soaring. In the last year demand
At the 21st TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference which took place in Singapore recently, the latest data from two
Scotch whisky exports reached £3.86 billion in customs value last year, with signs of recovery after a slight decline in
2015/16 was a significant year for Dairy Crest as it disposed of its Dairies business and completed a programme of
Business in UK convenience stores appears to be booming due to the growth of top-up shopping. New research from Mintel
Diageo has announced that Javier Ferrán (pictured) will be appointed to the Diageo board as a non-executive director from 22
Recently, GEA successfully concluded the acquisition of Imaforni in Verona, Italy, a leading supplier of advanced lines for crackers, soft
UK brewer and pub operator Marston’s increased underlying group revenue by 11.5% to £428.7 million and underlying profit before tax
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey, the fourth largest Irish whiskey brand in the
Greencore, the international convenience food group, has reported an 8.1% rise in group revenue to £691.6 million and an 8.5%
DuPont Nutrition & Health is launching a new, clinically tested probiotic, HOWARU® Protect EarlyLife, as part of its premium ingredient
Linx Printing Technologies is extending its recently-launched Linx 8900 CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer with the introduction of two models
Premier Foods has reported a 0.6% rise in group sales to £771.7 million for the 52 weeks ended 2 April
Swiss dairy group Emmi has entered into a merger with the prestigious cheese company Cowgirl Creamery Corporation and the associated
C&C Group, the Irish and UK drinks business, has reported a 3.1% decline in net revenue to €662.6 million and
Lancashire and Yorkshire-based catering wholesaler Total Foodservice has secured two internationally recognised health and safety accolades. For the sixth year
The adult soft drinks market is gaining ground as products seek to satisfy a range of consumer needs and behaviours.
Carlsberg UK has launched two new premium brands exclusively in the on-trade. Craft beer, Shed Head and craft cider, Bad
Country of origin labelling should be made mandatory for meat and milk, MEPs have reiterate once again in a non-binding
By John Whelan, Independent Consultant Irish whiskey producers may hit their target of doubling export sales much sooner than their
Interfood returned to IFFA 2016, the biggest shop window for developments in the meat industry in the world to support
Bavaria, the largest independent brewery in the Netherlands, has acquired a 60% majority interest in Belgium-based Palm Belgian Craft Brewers
Farmer-owned Arla Foods has taken the decision to start to incentivise more farmers to convert to GM free feed. The
The energy it takes to make MARS® bars, WHISKAS® cat food, EXTRA® gum and UNCLE BEN’S® rice in the UK
The Exporting is GREAT roadshow is touring Northern Ireland this week as part of a campaign to boost exports. The
Loma Systems – a leading manufacturer of metal detection, checkweighing and x-ray inspection equipment for the global food industry – has