The IWSR, the leading provider of data and analysis on the global beverage alcohol market, has released initial 2017 category results for the US market as part of its US
Swiss dairy group Emmi is continuing to strengthen its international presence. Kaiku, an Emmi subsidiary based in San Sebastián (Spain), is increasing its stake in Centrale Laitière de Mahdia (Vitalait),
The value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, to reach €12.6 billion for the first time. The figure increase to €13.5 billion when non-edible
The latest UK grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks to 31 December 2017, show that the average household shrugged off economic worries to spend a record £1,054 on
Molson Coors Brewing Company has expanded its cider portfolio through the acquisition of Suffolk-based Aspall Cyder in the UK for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1728 by Clement Chevallier and
The number of visitors to Irish whiskey distillery visitor centres reached 814,000 in 2017, according to new figures published by the Irish Whiskey Association. This marked an increase of over
Burts Potato Chips’ ambition of being the leading UK-owned premium snacking company over the next five years is one step closer following its purchase of Leicester-based Savoury & Sweet. The
Norway exported 2.6 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK94.5 billion (€9.76 billion) in 2017. This is an increase in value of 3 per cent, or NOK3 billion, and an increase
Lactalis has agreed to acquire siggi’s – the US-based maker of Icelandic style skyr yogurts with ‘simple ingredients, not a lot of sugar’ – for an undisclosed price. The deal
Greenyard, the Belgian fresh and frozen foods company, has announced that its negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company, the world’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable producer, have ended without a
Lamb Weston Holdings, a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world, is expanding its French fry processing capacity in
Irish drinks businesses have released an end of year analysis for the sector, highlighting key areas of growth in 2017, as well as trends and future prospects. The analysis was
Refresco has been informed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK that the proposed $1.25 billion (£935 million) acquisition of Cott’s bottling activities raises potential competition concerns
Lily O’Brien’s, the Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate and desserts, is being acquired by Colian Holding of Poland for €40 million on a debt-free, cash free basis from its existing
Tomatoes have a powerful association with health and are seen as the star ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet, research has shown. Carotenoid experts Lycored surveyed 329 consumers. They were presented
The Co-op has confirmed plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018, creating an estimated 1,600 jobs. The community retailer will invest over £160 million in
Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting healthier snacks. This is because half of children’s sugar intake,
Valeo Foods Group has acquired the Confectionery Division of Raisio which includes a portfolio of established, iconic and growing confectionery brands such as Fox’s Glacier Mints, XXX Mints, Poppets, and
Mikko Forsell has been appointed as HKScan’s CFO and a member of the Group Leadership Team, reporting to President and CEO Jari Latvanen. As CFO, Forsell will be responsible for leading and
The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off according to the annual report on zoonotic diseases published recently. Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, and DMK Group, Germany´s largest dairy co-operative, have signed a third-party manufacturing contract that will see DMK produce 35,000 tons of mozzarella cheese for
Campari Group has agreed to acquire Bisquit Dubouché et Cie from South Africa-based Distell Group. The enterprise value is €52.5 million and the price is subject to the customary price
Unilever, the personal care, home care and food and refreshment products group, has received a binding offer from KKR, a
Campbell Soup Company is acquiring Snyder’s-Lance for $4.87 billion in cash to expand its snacks portfolio. Snyder’s-Lance has approximately 6,000
The Hershey Company, the US-based confectionery and snacks group, has agreed to acquire Amplify Snack Brands, owner of a number
Ornua, the largest exporter of primary Irish dairy products with annualised sales of about €2 billion across 110 countries, has
Greenyard, the Belgian fresh and frozen foods company, is in advanced negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company, the world’s largest
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks to 3 December 2017, show supermarket sales
William Jackson Food Group is investing £40 million in a second bakery to support growth at its Jacksons bread business.
HKScan, the leading Nordic food company, plans to invest in its Rakvere unit in Estonia. The €8 million investment will
TINE, Norway’s largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, is to invest €77 million in a dairy with the capacity to produce 20,000
The proposed joint venture between Cargill and Faccenda Foods to create a leading UK food company focused on chicken, turkey
Kepak Group, which is one of Ireland’s leading meat producers, is acquiring the Moy Park Poppintree facility at Ballymun in
Nestlé has agreed to acquire privately-held Atrium Innovations, a global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors
The Irish Spirits Association (ISA) has launched a Love Irish Cream Liqueur campaign. In the lead-up to Christmas, which is a very
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the
A hard Brexit will have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on the European Meat Industry, according to a stark new report published
Taste Cork is teaming up with The Loop at Cork Airport to showcase the very best of Cork’s outstanding, locally
HEINEKEN has laid the foundation stone of its first brewery in Mozambique. This new brewery, incorporating the latest technologies, represents
Nespresso has announced that it will expand its coffee-sourcing programme into several former conflict zones in Colombia for the first
Simpler rules and a more flexible approach will ensure the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) delivers real results in supporting farmers
Kellogg UK has launched its Better Starts Plan which, by the end of 2018, will overhaul its breakfast cereals to
2 Sisters Food Group, which is Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, is ramping up production at its chicken processing facility in
The European Commission has informed AB InBev of its preliminary view that the company has abused its dominant position on
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, has reported a 1.2% decline in revenue to £1.031 billion for the
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, which announced
With EU beer production rising above 40 billion litres for the first time since the economic crisis, The Brewers of
Britvic, the UK-based soft drinks group, has reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to £1.541 billion for the 52 weeks
Nestlé has started construction on a new factory in Cuba, to meet growing consumer demand and strengthen its presence on
At its Food and Drink Industry Awards in the RDS, Dublin, Bord Bia recently presented the inaugural ‘Industry Champion’ Award to
Benefiting from its acquisition of Peacock Foods in the US, Greencore, the UK and international manufacturer of convenience foods, has
Despite the divestment of Plumrose in the US and falling exchange rates in some of its main markets, Danish Crown,
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its quarterly Exports Snapshot, which highlights key UK food and drink export
New safefood funded research into the cost of childhood overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland has estimated the
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