Tetra Pak and DeLaval, sister companies in the Tetra Laval Group, have signed a five year agreement with the Dairy Association of China to provide training to Chinese dairy farm
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Despite a 0.6% drop in revenue to £1.30 billion Britvic increased EBITA by 7.1% to £171.6 million, resulting in 100 basis points improvement in EBITA margin to 13.2%, for the
UK dairy co-operative First Milk has confirmed that its turnaround plan is delivering tangible results, with its financial performance in the six months ended 30 September 2015 showing significant improvement
Research, development and innovation have a key role to play in the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Irish food sector. Building and improving connections between companies and the universities
Enzymotec has entered the growing sports nutrition market with the launch of EnzySport™ – a natural phosphatylserine-based ingredient solution that is clinically proven to increase stamina during exercise and accelerate
Global demand, and in particular, Asian demand, for monosodium L-glutamate (MSG) – the sometimes controversial flavour enhancer – is growing, in part due to significant economic and cultural shifts in
Greencore, the UK and international convenience food business, has reported a 10.6% rise in operating profit to £91.7 million on group revenue ahead by 5.2% to £1.340 billion – up
According to the latest retail data from global insight leader IRI, UK sales of pre-packed sausages and bacon are down, following the recent publication of a report stating that processed
In an effort to run greener, leaner and more sustainable facilities, many food and drink companies have considered making the switch to LED lighting in their production, packaging, warehousing and/or
United Biscuits, a leading international manufacturer of biscuits, cakes and snacks, has announced a 50 per cent jump in its total exports from the UK over the past three years
A new report on the drinks sector, by economist Ciaran Fitzgerald entitled “Sustainable Growth of the Drinks Industry”, commissioned by Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) has been launched. In his
Swedish start-up business Caliente and its chili infused juice drink snatched the gold medal at the world’s most prestigious drink award – The World Beverage Innovation Awards – in the
Tetra Pak has collected two awards at the 2015 World Beverage Innovation Ceremony held in BrauBevial. Tetra Pak® E3 was recognised within the Best Manufacturing/Processing Innovation category. The filling machine series
The “clean eating” trend has inspired a back to basics approach in product development and is an overarching theme in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends list for 2016. New
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII), Ireland’s leading dairy company, has won the Bord Bia Sustainability Award 2015, the category which received the most entries during this year’s application process. The biennial
A new WRAP report outlines risks to the UK food system over the next ten years if we don’t embrace a ‘business unusual’ approach to the way we manufacture, sell
Protein has been one of the main ingredients of interest in the food industry for many years. Global demand has greatly increased due to its efficiency and high nutritional value,
SachsenmilchLeppersdorf GmbH is one of Germany`s leading dairy processors and part of the privately owned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. Sachsenmilch Milk & Whey Ingredients will be highlighting its high quality milk
GoodMills Innovation will introduce two new products during FiE (booth 6T38) – Wheat texturates in the form of flakes will complement the WHEATMEAT® core range, allowing for the creation of
Natural whey protein solutions that appeal to female consumers will be the key theme for Arla Foods Ingredients at Food Ingredients Europe 2015. As many as 75% of women identify
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 8 November 2015, show the combined share of discount retailers Aldi and Lidl has reached 10%
Dawn Meats has been named as a National Champion for Ireland in The European Business Awards sponsored by RSM; a prestigious competition supported by business leaders, academics, media and political
British grocery shoppers are demonstrating their commitment to dairy farmers and overwhelmingly supporting the new Morrisons ‘Milk for Farmers’ range.
Nestlé scientists have shown for the first time how some heat-treated probiotics act on cells to potentially provide better balance
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is holding a symposium on technology transfer on Tuesday, 24 November 2015
ConAgra Foods has announced plans to separate the business into two independent public companies – one comprising its consumer portfolio
Leading international alcoholic beverages group Constellation Brands is acquiring Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, one of the fastest growing craft
Cranfield University and the Produce World Group, one of the UK’s largest vegetable growers and suppliers, have won the RCUK
Award winning Irish start up business, The Cool Bean Company, has officially launched into the UK with premium retailer Waitrose
The new novel food Regulation has been agreed that aims to improve conditions so that businesses can more easily bring
Nescafé is partnering with Facebook to launch an immersive video, pioneering new technology just released for the platform. The Nescafé
Tesco has released new data which shows that the retailer is delivering on its commitment to further reduce the levels
Celtic Pure has been awarded the Bord Bia ‘Success at Home’ Food and Drink Award. The awards, held every two years,
Glanbia Consumer Foods Ireland has officially opened its new state-of-the-art UHT (Ultra-Heat-Treated) milk processing facility at Lough Egish in County
Princes is investing £15 million in a major extension and redevelopment project at its bottled water site in Eden Valley,
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is strengthening its Specialties business in Europe by
AB InBev expects to achieve pre-tax cost synergies of at least $1.4 billion per annum from its $106 billion acquisition
Domino has further expanded its range of systems with the launch of the new M230i print and apply labeller. This
Glanbia, the global nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based thinkThin for a cash consideration of $217 million. thinkThin has
Around the world consumer demands for higher quality and greater variety have positively impacted the craft brewing industry. A recent
Following tests by government accredited labs in India showing Maggi noodles are safe to eat, Nestlé India has announced that
GEA has built a unique whole milk drying plant for Fonterra in New Zealand. It is unique not because of
UK dairy group Dairy Crest has reported a 5% drop in first half revenue to £203.8 million with adjusted profit
The leading organic farmer co-operative in North America, Organic Valley/CROPP cooperative, and Europe’s leading organic dairy co-operative, the Organic Milk
Diageo has agreed the sale of its wine interests in Argentina to Grupo Penaflor. In addition, Penaflor will be appointed
PLF International has launched a brand new responsive website, showcasing its full range of food and beverage filling technology, along
Following the sale of its brand rights and associated continental European businesses to Nomad Foods, Findus Group’s remaining large operating
Nestlé has been acclaimed as a ‘world leader’ for its work to tackle climate change by sustainability ratings agency CDP,
Tesco has announced its first and biggest farming group, the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) will be expanding to support
Nomad Foods has completed its acquisition of Findus Group’s continental European businesses in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, France, Spain, and
Looking ahead to 2016, Mintel’s Global Food and Drink Analyst Jenny Zegler discusses the top food and drink trends set
Coca-Cola HBC, a leading bottler of the brands of The Coca-Cola Company, has announced new water and carbon commitments after
C&C Group, the Irish and UK manufacturer and distributor of branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks, has reported a
McDonald’s has announced that as of October 2015, all centrally-sourced packaging that is distributed across its 38 European markets is
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