Emmi Group, the Swiss and international dairy business, increased sales by 2.8% (2.3% in organic terms) to SFr3.457 billion (€3.046 billion) in 2018 and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by 5.3 % to SFr217 million. Adjusted net profit was 8.6% higher than the previous year at SFr175 million.

Emmi produced a good sales performance in all…

A three year refurbishment programme has begun at Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay, Scotland, as its owners, spirits and wine producer, Distell International invests £10.5 million in an extensive upgrade and refresh of the iconic distillery. As part of the upgrade, a number of the original buildings will be carefully restored to their former glory giving…

Carbery Group, the Irish nutritional ingredients, flavours and natural cheese producer, has started construction work on a new manufacturing facility at its site at Ballineen in West Cork. In the planning for some time, the new plant represents a €78 million investment by Carbery Group.

The investment will allow the organisation to diversify from its exclusive…

Following discussions with its largest shareholders, the board of Premier Foods has decided to conduct a review of its strategic options for increasing shareholder value. In connection with these discussions, the company has announced a number of board changes.

Daniel Wosner of Oasis Management Company and Orkun Kilic of Paulson & Co will join the board…

Arla Foods achieved strong growth in the UK, its largest market, during 2018.Total revenues in this country from retail and foodservice exceeded £2 billion for the first time, going up by 3.3% to reach £2.01 billion (€2.27 billion) compared with £1.94 billion (€2.21 billion) in 2017.

Success in 2018 was underpinned by the continued success of…

As of January 2019, Vince Gruber has taken over the role of Executive Vice President & President Europe for Mondelēz International. With his extensive experience in the FMCG sector, he will shape and drive the company strategy 'Snacking Made Right' in the European business. The new strategy aims to empower people to snack right by…

Britain’s supply of casual dining restaurants dipped for the first time in nine years in 2018 as a sustained decline in the wider licensed sector continued, reveals the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners. The new research shows that Britain had 5,780 managed restaurants in December 2018—27.3% or 1,241 more than just five years ago.

Müller is set to disrupt the luxury yogurt segment with Müllerlight Amore, an Italian inspired luxury yogurt that is fat free. As the UK’s favourite yogurt brand[1] looks to build on its leadership position within the category, Müller will shake up the segment with a recipe that is luxurious and creamy tasting, but fat free and…

The ceiling for national support to farmers will rise significantly, allowing greater flexibility and efficiency, notably in times of crisis and situations demanding a swift response by the public authorities.

The European Commission has adopted revised rules on state aid in the agriculture sector (the so-called de minimis aid), increasing the maximum amount that national authorities can use…

With world-renowned speakers, 300 industry-leading suppliers, and a record-breaking 6,922 visitors, Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print had a triumphant return to Birmingham’s NEC. Sustainability was at the top of the agenda for both exhibitors and speakers, with experts from Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer, Iceland, Innocent Drinks, Co-op and Greggs taking to the stage…

Many new and exciting products are set to launch during the 21st International Food & Drink Event [IFE] 2019, taking place at ExCeL London on 17-20 March. From next generation water to vegan friendly snacks and the latest product launches featuring global influences, the biennial event is a must-attend for buyers and suppliers looking to explore a…

Cargill has launched its new Gerkens® CT70 cocoa powder from the world’s leading cocoa powder brand Gerkens®, aimed at creating consumer preferred bakery products by exceeding their expectations in aroma and chocolate taste.

Dick Brinkman, technical service manager, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, explains: “When we decided to develop our latest cocoa powder…

Vitafoods Europe 2019 (7-9 May, Palexpo, Geneva) will this year explore the collaboration required to shape a more sustainable future for the nutraceutical industry. This follows the growing popularity of plant-based ingredients, as well as the demand for more responsible farming methods, and the unprecedented backlash against packaging over recent years.

After several years of decline, salmonellosis cases in the EU have flattened out. EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) scientists say that setting stricter targets for Salmonella in laying hens at farm level could help reduce cases of this origin by a half.

EU countries are currently required to reduce the proportion of laying flocks infected with certain types…

The European Commission has approved the addition of ‘The Vale of Clwyd Denbigh Plum' from the United Kingdom in the register of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). The newly protected product grows in the Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire in North Wales.

The Denbigh plum is the only plum variety native to Wales. Historically, this fertile region…

The new brine injection system is part of GEA MultiJector product family and is specifically dedicated to precise bacon and poultry processing, for 700 mm wide lines. The system features two millimeters OptiFlex needles, to date unique by GEA, promoting a tight injection pattern and allowing for exceptional injection accuracy, product quality and consistency.