A University of Limerick-led research team in Ireland has designed a self-contained greenhouse that provides its own water and could have a major impact on global food production. The C-MINUS
Nestlé has announced a series of investments that will further strengthen its footprint in China and continue to enhance its product portfolio with innovative and premium products. The investments, in
ESI Nutrition, the nutrition division of French dairy co-operative Laïta, has announced that, after two years of planning, construction, and initial set up, its new production line located in its
Carlsberg and Marston’s have announced a proposed deal to form a joint venture beer company in the UK – Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company. Both companies will inject their brewing and
Starch Europe has welcomed the much anticipated publication of the European Commission’s EU Farm to Fork Strategy. Starch Europe and its members strongly support the Commission’s climate neutrality ambition and
Tate & Lyle, the UK-based global provider of solutions and ingredients for food, beverage and industrial markets, achieved a 2% increase in revenue to £2.882 billion and a 4% rise
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
Greencore Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of convenience food, has reported a 1.6% increase in revenue to £712.7 million for the 26 weeks ending 27 March 2020 with
St. Paul Group, a cheese specialist with premises in Belgium and the Netherlands, has acquired the processed cheese, analogue cheese, grated cheese and air-dried cheese activities of Givaudan, the global
Safe collection and disposal of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect all types of keyworker during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, has given rise to new challenges for waste
Mondelēz International has published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable and mindful snacking goals. The report outlines Mondelēz International’s ongoing
The Irish Whiskey industry is ready to bounce back when the Covid-19 restrictions are eased. That is the message from Drinks Ireland/Irish Whiskey Association. The Irish whiskey industry had a
The board of ARYZTA, the global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery, has announced that in April it appointed Rothschild & Co to undertake a review of
A 10-year agreement with Danish company Better Energy will secure for Chr. Hansen Denmark green electricity from two brand new solar parks that have just been taken into operation. This
Brewer Carlsberg UK has launched a new digital platform called ‘Love My Local’ to support food and drink operators who are either closed or facing restrictions, due to COVID-19. The
An innovative new project led by University College Cork (UCC) will use duckweed to treat wastewater, typically slurry, from beef and dairy farms. The project ‘Brainwaves’ has just received € 1.4
As consumers increasingly turn online for their food and beverage needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment
Ingredion EMEA has launched its first polyol sweetener, ERYSTA® Erythritol. The sweetener enables manufacturers to reduce or replace sugar to achieve nutrition-related claims, such as ‘no added sugar’ or ‘calorie-reduced’, in multiple
Three years after the acquisition of WhiteWave, Danone is moving into a new chapter for its Essential Dairy and Plant-Based (EDP) business to capture greater growth and value. Following the
Functional ingredients like probiotics can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report. The global food service industry has had to
For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in seafood exports. In April, 183,000 tonnes of Norwegian seafood was exported to a value of NOK 8.2
UK-based sustainable packaging firm Frugalpac has secured additional funding of £2m as it prepares for the next stage of development. The company’s directors agreed to the investment at the Annual
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human
McKinsey & Company Agriculture practice has released a new report examining the role of agriculture in climate change and how
The latest figures from Kantar show take home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 17.2% in the 12 weeks to 19 April
The latest CGA Business Confidence Survey reveals that UK operators remain deeply pessimistic about both market prospects and the future
Seafood Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish seafood sector, has written to the chief executives of the main UK supermarket
Live sessions and product news presented at Sappi’s virtual interpack trade show The globally active paper manufacturer will kick off
An innovative new online food programme, from the Local Enterprise Offices, is set to boost the number of Irish food
New analysis from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that deal activity in the UK
Charles Rolls, co-founder of Fever-Tree, is to step down from his current role as non-executive deputy chairman at the group’s
Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today
The new coronavirus will have an enduring disruptive impact on supply chains as consumers revert to the one large, weekly
The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted Ireland’s drinks industry, with the closure of the on-trade and restrictions in supply to
UK sales of plain, flavoured, juicy and functional waters have increased by more than 1 billion litres over the past
Kerry Group, the taste and nutrition company, has expanded its clean-label food protection capabilities through the acquisition of two innovative
The Yorkshire Post reported that plant-based food company, Meatless Farm, has appointed Erwin Meijer, a senior Lidl executive, to spearhead
Arden Fine Foods, a leading sourcer and supplier of biscuits and bakery products, has been acquired by its management team,
Nearly 40 stakeholders from across the spectrum – including consumer groups, policy makers, academics, food companies and retailers – are
More than 120 Scottish food and drink businesses from sectors as diverse as brewers, dairies, seafood, and condiments have joined
Nestlé has announced a new wind farm partnership off the coast of North East England. The offshore farm, run by
BÖWE SYSTEC, part of the Possehl Group and a leading supplier of smart automation solutions across a wide range of
Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling system solutions in record time using
In line, fully automatic system is capable of rotating trays for top sealing and many other applications from narrow edge
The Norwegian government has started the careful reopening of society after successfully curbing the spread of the Corona virus with
Food and drink businesses defied an overall drop in UK exports during the first quarter of 2020 as supply chain
After a searing summer in 2018, UK sales of plain water slipped back in 2019, but were ahead of results
Bunge Loders Croklaan, a key supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has strengthened mitigation of 3-MCPDe
Fever-Tree, the UK-based supplier of premium carbonated mixers, has reported a 10% increase in revenue to £260.5 million for the
Chr. Hansen has acquired HSO Health Care. The acquisition of the Austria-based B2B company specialising in probiotics for women’s health
Laird Superfood has announced closing a $10 million financing round, funded entirely by Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) to support its growth initiatives. Since its launch
Lidl Ireland and the retailer’s exclusive beef supplier, Cavan-based Liffey Meats, have secured exports to the value of €14 million,
YFood, a Munich-based start-up company offering complete food solutions in the form of drinks, bars and powder, has secured a
Carbery Group, the West Cork based international ingredients and cheese company, has reported a solid financial performance for the year
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