The export value of Norwegian seafood reached an all-time high for the first half of the year. In the first six months of this year, Norway exported seafood with a
Cork-based Saturday Pizzas is planning to take a bigger slice of the frozen pizza market in Ireland, after opening its new factory in Little Island with the support of its
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition specialist, has released Botanicals Collection ZERO, an extensive range of high-quality, authentic botanical extracts — containing 0% ethanol — designed specifically for the low-
Nespresso has announced a SFr160 million (€150 million) investment to expand its Romont production centre in Switzerland to meet increasing consumer demand for its high-quality premium coffees and to support
The UK’s food system is failing, putting the health of the population, and of the planet, at risk, according to a new report from the House of Lords Committee on
Carlsberg Group has held a topping-out ceremony at a new water recycling plant at its Fredericia brewery in Denmark. The new facility will make the brewery the first in the
Arla Foods has appointed Torben Dahl Nyholm as its Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect, in a move that underlines the strength of the company’s bench of senior talent and
IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has released two economic indicators for CPG retailers and manufacturers in Europe in the wake of COVID-19.
Danone has announced that its facility in Wexford, Ireland, is the first baby formula production site in the world to be certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust, an independent
Kerry Group, the Taste and Nutrition company, has announced the appointment of Nick Robinson (pictured) as the new Chief Executive Officer of Kerry Foods. Nick Robinson, who is the current
Covid-19 has been ranked as the highest priority risk facing the agri-food sector, according to ‘Bord Bia’s Risk Readiness Radar’, the most robust and accurate risk assessment of the Irish
The winners of the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced. The fourth annual InnoBev Awards were organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global and attracted over 120 entries
Diageo has announced that its new Kentucky whiskey distillery in the US, which will distill Bulleit, is expected to be carbon neutral – becoming one of the largest in North
Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has announced the investment of DKr750 million (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024. A new spray cooling tower will
Fazer Group is responding to customer wishes and rising food trends by introducing two new chocolatey innovations. The company has introduced two new small tablets, plant-based Fazer Oat Choco and
The average family farm income rose by 2% in Ireland in 2019, according to a new report by Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority). A combination of factors were responsible
Northern Ireland-based Hinch Distillery has won significant business in the Asia Pacific region for its successful Irish whiskey and gin. The company has used a mix of its own international
Lactalis UK & Ireland is investing in its award-winning Seriously brand with an innovative new product launch and packaging refresh. New Seriously Nuggets is the brand’s latest launch into the hot
Unilever has set out a new range of measures and commitments designed to improve the health of the planet by taking even more decisive action to fight climate change, and
Britvic has appointed Matt Swindall to the role of Chief Procurement Officer. Matt Swindall has more than 20 years of experience working for Coca-Cola, both for Coca-Cola Enterprises in Europe
COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift in consumers’ food and drink habits. The boundaries between eating at home and out-of-home, once blurred, have now broken down, resulting in unprecedented changes
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best loved Irish whiskeys, has announced the appointment of Katherine Condon (pictured) as Distiller at Midleton Distillery. She will report to newly
Premier Foods has reported group revenue of £847.1 million for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2020 – up 2.8%
Indulgence is regarded as highly important to the average German consumer and in surveys these consumers generally respond more positively
Lidl Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in nine long-standing Irish suppliers that comes amid much uncertainty in the drinks
PepsiCo has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company’s agenda to help
Tesco has sold its business in Poland to Salling Group. The transaction, which is subject to antitrust approval, includes the
Cargill has invested €3.5 million in its site at Kalmthout in Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.
The current boom in online food sales brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has provided a preview of the likely
Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging. This benchmark has
Tetra Pak has reconfirmed its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions
Upfield Group, the global leader in plant-based margarines, spreads and cheeses, is to invest €50 million in a new state-
The finalists for the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced. Organised by food and drink experts Zenith Global, the awards
Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in the field of nutritional science, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, the market leader
Irish Distillers has announced the appointment of Kevin O’Gorman (pictured) as the new Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery. He takes
Unilever has announced plans to unify its group legal structure under a single parent company – Unilever PLC – creating
Alvalle, the gazpachos brand owned by PepsiCo, has started operations at its new Spanish plant – ‘LaCocina de Alvalle’ –
EFBW, which represents European natural mineral and spring water producers, has joined “Close the Glass Loop” – the industry stewardship
The CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) in the UK has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Danone of Harrogate Water Brands.
Mondelēz International has announced that Philadelphia cream cheese sold in the UK and Europe is to be made with recycled
Arla Foods Ingredients has welcomed the news that whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food
Campari Group has acquired a 49% interest in Tannico for €23.4 million. Founded in 2013, Tannico is the market leader
Müller, the number one dairy brand in the UK[1], is set to shake up the super thick yogurt segment with
A new updated review has been launched by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), which outlines the role bread (including white,
Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese makers and milk processors, producing over 13,000 tonnes of cheddar per
Orkla has signed and completed an agreement with PepsiCo to purchase the Havrefras brand, including Rug Fras and Mini Fras,
C&C Group increased net revenue by 7.8% on a constant currency basis to €1.719 billion and operating profit (excluding the
The latest figures from Kantar reveal that Irish take-home grocery sales rose by 25.4% during the 12 weeks to 17
Valio, the Finnish dairy and food group, has selected Univar Solutions, a global chemical and ingredient distributor, to distribute its
Anheuser-Busch InBev has completed its previously announced sale of its Australian subsidiary, Carlton & United Breweries, to Asahi Group Holdings.
JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea group, has raised €2.25 billion from its listing on Euronext Amsterdam,
British take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to 17 May, the fastest rate since comparable records
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has agreed to acquire GKC Foods (Australia),
Lactalis UK & Ireland, the UK subsidiary of the French Lactalis Group, has appointed Mike Chatters, formerly the company’s Sales
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