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“The guy who writes the bank adverts isn’t the same guy who lends the money,” said Michael Carey (pictured), one of Ireland’s leading authorities on starting and scaling food businesses,
Natalie Knight will become the new CFO of Arla Foods in January 2016. Ms Knight currently holds the position as Senior Vice President Finance in the adidas Group where she
Nescafé has become the first global brand to move all its international and local websites to the Tumblr platform, with the aim of building stronger relationships with younger consumers. The
Farmer cooperatives in Cote d’Ivoire are set to benefit from access to affordable, commercial finance as a result of a first of its kind initiative supported by Cargill and the
Sacked by Sir Alan Sugar in front of about 10 million people in the semi-final of BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ television show in Autumn 2014, budding food business entrepreneur Roisin Hogan
On September 18 and beyond, three of the world’s largest brewers – Anheuser-Busch InBev, Carlsberg and Heineken, as well as local brewers and beer associations – are joining forces to
“There is no reason why Ireland cannot be for foods what Switzerland is for watches,” according to Colin Gordon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Consumer Foods – Ireland’s largest consumer food
Jorn P Jensen, Deputy CEO and CFO of Carlsberg Group, will leave the company by end of September 2015. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Flemming Besenbacher says: “With a new
Measom Freer’s popular range of blue measures are now available to order in Clear SBC Polystyrene. Ranging in size from 0.5 to 150ml they are ideal for the precise dispensing
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has confirmed that it has made an approach to SABMiller’s board of directors regarding a combination of the two companies. Such a deal would
As the ‘freefrom’ food sector continues to mushroom (scheduled to hit a half billion pound turnover by 2017), so do the FreeFrom Food Awards, just launching into their ninth super successful year! Last year nearly 500 entries, from one man/woman
A new study by Nestlé scientists working with the international EpiGen Consortium has found whole grain intake among pregnant women in Singapore to be below international guidelines, potentially increasing their
Frozen and chilled food manufacturers across the UK face a sharp rise in the cost of some refrigerant gases from 2015, according to cooling expert Star Refrigeration. Star is warning
Kellogg Company has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Multipro, a premier sales and distribution company in Nigeria and Ghana, for about $450 million and has simultaneously formed a
Irish Distillers, the largest Irish whiskey producer in Ireland and home to the iconic brands of Irish whiskey – Jameson, Paddy and Powers, is celebrating the major milestone of global
A ‘zero water’ factory in Mexico, a UK confectionery factory that turns waste into renewable energy are just two examples of the kind of work that has helped Nestlé achieve
The functional foods category is set for a new arrival in the shape of Vetta, the High Fibre Pasta offering a healthy and innovative alternative to UK retailers. Produced by
Complaints about dry, crumbly gluten-free bakery products could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a natural milk protein-based solution developed by Arla Foods Ingredients. The market for
Nactis Flavours, the French aromatic raw materials, ingredients and flavours expert, is launching a major programme to invest €8 million over the next three years with a view to building
Cargill’s board of directors has elected David W MacLennan, currently Cargill’s president and chief executive officer, as chairman of the board in addition to his current responsibilities. Gregory R Page
This year a record number of new launches will be unveiled by exhibitors at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging 2015 at Olympia, London. The show, which opens its doors for
Nestlé Nespresso has inaugurated a SFr300 million (€274 million) factory in Romont, Switzerland to satisfy growing world demand for Nespresso
Many of the world’s biggest food, beverage and tobacco brands are missing their biggest opportunity to mitigate climate risks, shows
Mondelēz International has announced the eight start-ups selected to participate in the company’s Shopper Futures program. Shopper Futures, Mondelēz International’s
The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, The Packaging Society and Easyfairs UK & Global have announced that they will
US-based food group General Mills has agreed to sell its Green Giant and Le Sueur vegetable businesses to B&G Foods
A new distillery, craft brewery and visitor centre is scheduled to open next year in Ireland with the creation of
More than 7,000 young job seekers across Brazil will be offered the chance to develop their professional skills and increase
JBT Corporation, the global technology solutions provider to the food processing industry, has sealed a definitive deal to acquire A&B
Baring Private Equity Asia has acquired a 40% stake in Weetabix Food Company, the UK-based manufacturer of cereals and cereal
Mondelēz International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has opened a new $30 million state-of-the-art chocolate
Earlier this year sports nutrition earned its fifth EU-approved health claim related to carbohydrate and recovery of normal muscle function
In the 80’s CSP Technologies developed a leak-proof, flip-top vial that is easy to open and close. The vial continues
Real Good Food has completed its disposal of English sugar distributor Napier Brown Sugar to Tereos, the leading player in
KitKat is the first global chocolate brand to announce that it will use only sustainably sourced cocoa to manufacture all
The Irish Wine Association has released its annual Irish Wine Market review, which calls on the Government to reverse excise
Sugar content is currently a global focus in the food and drink industry. Consumers have turned their attention to sugar
Globally declining milk prices have impacted Arla Foods’ performance in the first half of 2015. The international dairy co-operative has
Food and drink manufacturing companies in England and Wales are readying plans to create thousands of new jobs over the
While the German economy is growing, value-conscious German consumers are still on the lookout for the best deals in bakery
SPX has a full range of processing equipment’s for the production of extended shelf life (ESL) milk including UHT, separator
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has reported another successful year internationally and continues to lead a growing resurgence in Irish whiskey
Global brewer Heineken has announced an ambitious new sponsorship of European club football, with its international quality brand Amstel becoming
The Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland, in association with Bord Bia (Irish Food Board), has launched its second report on
Since membrane filtration was introduced in the dairy industry in the 70’s, the technology has gone through a relatively long
Royal FrieslandCampina has reported an 85% jump in profit to Eur192 million on flat revenue of Eur5.645 billion for the
Pernod Ricard has reported an 8% rise in full year sales to €8.558 billion with organic sales growth of 2%
United Biscuits has announced the re- launch of two long-established consumer favourites – McVitie’s Jamaica Ginger and Lyle’s Golden Syrup®
Five new initiatives will be launched at the Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2015, taking place at Olympia London,
Global Closure Systems, one of the world’s largest providers of plastic closure solutions for the global FMCG market, will participate
New from Sensient Flavors, APSS Plus is an innovative natural functional flavoring that compensates for the sensory drawbacks that occur
US-based Heartland Food Products Group, one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of low calorie sweeteners, drink mixes, coffee,
Carl Ravenhall, managing director of Müller Wiseman Dairies, is to step down from his position in charge of the fresh
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