ABP Food Group (ABP) has appointed Bob Carnell (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland.
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Freshtime UK for an enterprise value of £56.0 million. Freshtime is a well-established supplier
Arla Foods UK has reported half year revenue up 3% to £987 million (€1.131 billion) for 2019 thanks to decreased market volatility, continued success in delivering Arla’s transformation programme, a
India has granted geographic indication status to Irish whiskey, a legal protection that will help prevent the sale of fake products in the Indian market. This protection now means that
Burton’s Biscuit Co is strengthening its capability and broadening its product portfolio with the acquisition of Paterson Arran, one of Scotland’s leading independent food companies. The acquisition introduces the Paterson’s
A new report from Zenith Global on European Zero Alcohol Drinks forecasts sales growth of almost 10% a year over the next five years. Zenith Global estimates the European market
Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European Chips Business to Valeo Foods, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, for approximately £66 million ($80 million). Campbell’s European Chips Business
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has completed the strategic sale of Tilda, a
Premier Foods has to announce two senior appointments. Colin Day has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the company and Alex Whitehouse, UK Managing Director, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer
US-based Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, which already owns Moy Park, a leading poultry and prepared foods processor in the UK and Continental Europe, is acquiring Tulip Ltd from Danish Crown, which
Orkla, the Nordic region’s largest branded consumer goods company, has agreed to purchase 20% of Nói-Siríus, Iceland’s leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, for an undisclosed price. Nói Siríus is market
Diageo has acquired further shares in United Spirits on the Bombay Stock Exchange to take its controlling stake position to 55.2%. United Spirits is a highly strategic asset for Diageo
Following initial launch in the US, Heinz is now bringing its experimental blend of ketchup and mayonnaise Saucy Sauce to the UK. However, with a respective 1% and 5% growth
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health, following the release of an analysis of
Total CO2 emissions from the UK’s brewing industry have fallen by 42% in the last decade (2008 to 2018) – a reduction of 202,952 tonnes – according to new research
Pinkfinch, a County Down-based fruit snacks supplier, has secured a major contract with Tesco Ireland, which will see an estimated 100,000 bags sold annually. From launching his business in his
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales were flat during the 12 weeks to 11 August 2019 as the tough comparisons with 2018’s strong
Some tickets are still available for the 2019 Irish Food & Drink Business Awards presentation ceremony and gala dinner to be held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on the
CK Asset, which is one of the largest property developers in Hong Kong and an international investment group, has made a recommended £2.7 billion cash offer for Greene King, the
The Hershey Company, the US-based food group, has made a minority investment in Fulfil Holdings, the owner of the snacking brand FULFIL. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, FULFIL has rapidly grown
Molson Coors in the UK and Ireland is removing the plastic packaging from its Carling and Coors Light brands, as part of new global packaging goals. The brewer will remove
Carlsberg Group has delivered organic operating profit growth of 17.7% for the first half of 2019 with reported growth of 18.2% to DKr 5.17 billion (€693 million). Organic net revenue
Diageo and Corporación Cuba Ron, a leader in the production of premium Cuban rums, have created a joint venture –
Over half of all U.S. consumers now buy yogurt as part of their typical grocery basket, according to a new
Due to the sharp increase in demand in Germany, FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply
A number of food manufacturing firms in the North West of England have signed up to a business-led programme which
After just eight months in business, The Great British Porridge Co. has signed its biggest retail deal to date, as
Coca-Cola European Partners, the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue, has reported a 7% increase in revenue to €5.80
Aston Manor Cider, the UK’s largest independent cider producer, has reported increased profitability, turnover and production volumes enabling very positive
Diageo has acquired a significant majority shareholding in Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits brand. Seedlip was launched by
Kerry Group, the global taste, nutrition and consumer foods business, has reported a 10.7% increase in revenue to €3.6 billion
World-famous tea brand Twinings has chosen ecommerce analytics provider e.fundamentals to help drive sales of its everyday and speciality teas
Pernod Ricard has acquired Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co, owner of the TX brand, a leading American whiskey portfolio, for
The National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2019 – Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), the leading trade association for the meat and meat products industry in the UK,
Northern Ireland-based firm, Around Noon, producer of a wide range of ‘food-to-go’ products, has announced that it is investing over
Greggs, the UK bakery and food manufacturer and retailer, has delivered an exceptional first-half performance, with total sales for the
Campbell Soup Company, the US-base food group, has agreed the sale of Arnott’s and certain of Campbell’s International operations to
Holyrood Distillery has opened its doors to bring single malt whisky distilling back to the centre of Scotland’s capital city
Northern Ireland-based Dale Farm, the largest UK farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has once again been recognised for its world-class quality products,
Cranswick, a leading UK food producer, has acquired London-based Katsouris Brothers, a leading processor and multi-channel supplier of Continental and
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reported a 19% rise in wholly owned revenue to €1.758 billion (up 12.0% at
A new report, Health on the Shelf published by RSPH (Royal Society For Public Health) and Slimming World, exposes the
Mark Hunter, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors, is to retire on September 27, 2019. The board
Major construction and engineering firm adi Group has secured a multi-million pound deal with international food and drink group Princes.
Heineken has reported 5.6% organic growth in net revenue to €11.446 billion for the first six months of 2019, supported
A three-year shareholder engagement with 25 giant food retailers and manufacturers has found that some leaders are beginning to capitalise
Aurivo, which is one of Ireland’s leading co-operatives, with businesses in Consumer Foods, Dairy Ingredients, Retail Stores, Animal Feeds, and
Work has started on the new state-of-the-art home and visitor centre for Wells & Co, an English, independent, family-owned business
Ebro Foods, the largest food group in Spain, the world leader in rice production and the second biggest global fresh
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows that a strong increase in exports observed from the beginning of the year continues.
Diageo has reported a 5.8% increase in net sales to £12.9 billion and a 9.5% rise in operating profit to
Italian dessert specialities are an important strategic area for the growth of Emmi Group’s European business. Through the acquisition of
Unilever has reported a 0.9% decrease in group turnover to €26.1 billion for the first half of 2019, reflecting the
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