As trends towards health and wellness continue to mount, producers in Western Europe are expanding their portfolios with low and no ABV products. Led by the beer and cider sector
Ingredients
- Next-generation spirits innovation to be shaped by premiumization, convenience, generational shifts, and AI, says new GlobalData study Spirits consumers are increasingly adopting a “drink less but drink better” outlook, as they seek products that offer superior craftsmanship, unique flavors, and premium ingredients. Premiumization, convenience, a generational shift...
- FSAI’S new five-year strategy to ensure continued trust in Ireland’s food systems The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published its new Strategy for 2025-2029, setting out an ambitious strategic roadmap to safeguard consumer health and assure continued trust in Ireland’s...
- Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute releases 2025 Trends Informing Food, Beverage & Supplement Innovation The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has launched its Ten Key Health and Nutrition trends for 2025, offering insights into the future of food and beverage innovation. Developed with insights...
- Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous...
- Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland formulate €2 million supply deal as Irish brands launch new infant nutrition range Discount retailer Lidl has announced a new strategic partnership with Irish food giant Kerry Dairy Ireland, an international leader in dairy innovation and sustainability, to develop a brand-new infant formula...
The traditionally natural and nutritious image of dairy products is continuing to be a key driver in NPD, according to Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends in Dairy 2021. This is despite
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released The Right Taste for Healthier Beverages, an informative white paper that examines the rising demand around the world for healthier and tastier beverages.
Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition and consumer foods group, has reported a 4% decline in revenue to €7.0 billion, with an overall volume reduction of 2.9% in the
The Board of Omsco, the UK’s largest organic dairy co-operative, has announced the appointment of David Williams as its Chief Executive. David Williams will assume the newly created role of
Innova Market Insights’ #2 trend for 2021, Plant-Forward, signifies the evolution of plant-based concepts beyond the core dairy and meat alternatives categories. In 2020, no fewer than 67% of all new
Despite significant disruptions in trade throughout 2020, the United States exported nearly 2.4 million metric tons of dairy goods last year–a record-setting mark, according to data released by USDA’s Foreign
The Irish Bakery Association has warned that despite the best efforts of the industry, bread prices will soon be forced upwards because of the impacts of Brexit on ingredients costs. Only
Potential developments in the highly innovative sweets & snacks categories reflect some of the key trends identified by Innova Market Insights in its Top Trends for 2021. Provenance, sustainably sourcing and
Tate & Lyle has appointed Vivid Sehgal to the position of Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 May 2021. He will join Tate & Lyle as Chief Financial Officer
Flavorchem, an established leader in the manufacturing of flavor, ingredient, and color solutions, has released its 2021 Trends & Flavor Forecast. As the food industry evolves in the wake of
When it comes to cocoa and chocolate, sustainability is taking on increased importance, influencing consumers’ purchase decisions and their perceptions of the brands they buy. New research from Cargill finds
Loryma, an expert in wheat-based ingredients, has opened the doors to its modern and versatile new test laboratory at its headquarters in Zwingenberg, near Frankfurt in Germany. New functional wheat-based
Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade
In order to further optimise its production network, FrieslandCampina intends to discontinue powder production at its Dutch plants in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster. As a result of this intended decision, the
The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the Nordic-Baltic region. The research has taken place in the context
German dairy processor Uelzena Group continues to pursue its strategic goals and is expanding the existing spray-drying technology at its Uelzen site to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant. The new
Ornua Ingredients Europe has unveiled a new range of pizza cheeses through its Spinneyfields brand. The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been developed for the pizza delivery market, worth
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has acquired Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business. The acquisition of SGF brings
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a technical report detailing the results of a sustainability LCA conducted on Kerry’s range of brewing ingredients and enzymes. Entitled Brewing Sustainably:
Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, helping
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack bar development and manufacture. Entitled “Choosing the Right Protein for
Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, has announced a significant investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for
Viking Malt Group, which supplies malt to breweries, has decided to make a strategic investment of about €90 million at
A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as
In line with its strategic direction, AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has decided to establish
Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO, Taste & Nutrition,
SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities around the world, has made a seed
Nestlé has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the healthy recipe box and prepared frozen meals company, Mindful Chef,
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has unveiled its new, expanded range of organic certified extracts and flavourings that are
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has
Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus
As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the
Arla Foods Ingredients has identified high-protein iced tea as the next big trend in beverages. Demand for functional / fortified
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is to acquire an 85% shareholding
Treatt, an ingredients manufacturer and solutions provider to the global flavour, fragrance and consumer goods markets, has partnered with Siemens
Diageo has launched Guinness 0.0, a new non-alcoholic beer from the brewers at St James’s Gate in Dublin that boasts
Innova Market Insights, food trend specialists for over 25 years, has unveiled its annual Top Ten Trends report. The comprehensive
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it aims to reach over two billion people
Aptamil, part of Danone, has launched a new range of organic formula milks as part of its powder baby milk
Chr. Hansen has agreed to sell its Natural Colors Division to the EQT IX fund. The purchase price amounts to
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has introduced an advanced citrus extract technology — brand-named New! Citrus Extract — that delivers
In a move to facilitate better product development and enhance the customer collaboration experience, Cargill has unveiled its plans for
Chr. Hansen has agreed to acquire all of the shares of Jennewein Biotechnologie, which is a leading player in the
People all over the world love pizza, and the ever increasing demand is accelerating the production of pasta filata, which
Long known for its expertise in cheese production, international dairy, nutrition and flavours, Carbery Group is launching Carbery Dairy, a
Givaudan, the world’s leading flavours and fragrances company, has announced it is evolving the name of its Flavour and Fragrance
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition company, has announced two changes to its Senior Leadership team. Gavin Caplis has been
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has been ranked #5 on the FAIRR list of global food companies who are
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched the first ever organic micellar casein isolate, helping manufacturers meet demand for organic, natural and
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reported a 4.5% increase (+2.3% at constant currency) in revenue to €1.837 billion for
According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report, almonds maintained their top spot in Europe as
Kara, the food service arm of Finsbury Food Group, has invested over £1 million in new production plant at its