Celtic Pure, the Irish mineral water company, has unveiled plans for a €5 million new bottling facility at its plant,
- €500 million sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to the co-op for a total expected consideration of €500...
- Belfast-based Cocktail Keg Company secures £1.2 million of investment to grow its business A Belfast company, which creates the world’s only freshly batched cocktails, has attracted £1.2 million in funding to grow its business from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), managed...
- Blackburn cupcake manufacturer secures grants from UK adoption programme to digitalise A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among SME manufacturers in the UK. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in...
- Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous...
- ALDI announces new €24 million contract extension with Manor Farm ALDI Ireland has signed a contract extension with poultry producer Manor Farm for a further year, worth €24 million to the supplier. Manor Farm, a prominent producer of Irish chicken...
Mondelēz International has published the first progress report on its Cocoa Life sustainability program, which highlights the wide-ranging impact and
PGP International is promoting its expertise in pea proteins. The company says it has a track record of innovation and
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an environmentally-friendly food packaging material that is free from chemical
Branding and packaging design consultant Cartils has redesigned Dutch beer brand Grolsch’s primary and secondary packaging to bring its new
Paris-based design agency Appartement 103 has joined forces with cognac house Hennessy to produce a new packaging design for its latest V.S.O.P
Two systems for decontaminating and protecting the sterility of parenteral nutrition solutions developed and designed by Telstar were recently installed
Two recent research studies in France and Spain demonstrate the superior antimicrobial properties of wood species such as pine and
RPC Bebo Plastik has extended its pioneering In-Mould Label Thermoforming (IML-T) technology and developed a concept that includes the production
GreenPalm, the certificate trading system that supports sustainable oil palm production, has introduced certificate traceability back to the individual originating
Dublin Chef, Steven McDonnell has been named Aramark’s Chef of the Year Ireland which was held recently as part of
Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition and consumer foods business, has reported a 10% rise in trading profit to
Following the discovery of a small piece of red plastic in a SNICKERS® bar purchased in Germany, Mars has made
In 2015, cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have received over €7 million in premium payments under the Cargill Cocoa Promise,
The Partner Logistics cold storage facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, has been successfully re-accredited with the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Global
Danone has delivered a 4.4% organic rise in sales to €22.41 billion for 2015 with trading operating income up 5.7%
British consumers are creating the highest demand for organic fruit for 10 years. In the last year UK demand for organic
Nestlé has assisted in and helped fund the development of the first iron deficiency test that does not require taking
Dublin-based Principal Logistics Technologies, a warehouse management solutions provider, has won a major contract with Dale Farm in Cookstown, County
‘Clean label’ continues to be the on-trend FMCG buzzword, according the latest survey by Canadean. The latest consumer research from
New research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a gluten-free claim soared
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park is to invest £8 million in implementing a skills and development programme across the
Once upon a time, strong environmental ratings for a building were considered nice-to-haves – the preserve of clients with big
Thinfilm Electronics has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to deliver pressure-sensitive labels utilising Thinfilm’s OpenSense near-field communication (NFC) technology to leading
With Industry 4.0 becoming a major topic in the meat industry, at IFFA 2016 the CSB group of companies will
Can maker Rexam has collaborated with Czech energy drinks brand Big Shock to create a range of limited-edition can designs
In pursuit of its strategy to help customers simplify ingredient lists, Sensient Flavors is to showcase two new product lines.
Natural colour solutions can provide food and beverage manufacturers with a major edge over their competitors, according to GNT who
In response to bad crops, market forces and over exportation, Bell Flavors & Fragrances has developed lines of extender and
Coca-Cola HBC has reported a 15.8% increase in EBIT to €418.2 million on net revenue down 2.5% after a -5.1%
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is to seek planning permission for a major expansion at its Wexford cheese plant. The proposed €35
Tesco has released figures which show a continuation in the reduction of levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken. The
AIMPLAS is holding on 26 and 27 April an international meeting, where they will be tackled the future of plastic
Lipogen Ltd. attained a US patent for its proprietary phospholipid formulation designed to tackle Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric
Speaking today at the High Level Conference on Food Product Improvement organized by the Netherlands Presidency, Gilles Morel, President of
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial
The US Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has downgraded its safety rating of sucralose, the artificial sweetener
The print, packaging and supply chain company’s administration assistant Nicole Degnan has enrolled on a Level 3, Print Administration Modern
The strength of the Swiss Franc has impacted on Nestlé’s 2015 financial results with trading operating profit of SFr13.4 billion
Carlsberg Group has appointed Michiel J Herkemij as new Senior Vice President for the Western European region and member of
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 31 January, show strong growth
JBT Corporation, which provides technology solutions to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry globally, has purchased certain assets
The authenticity of raw materials and food ingredients remains very high profile following the publication of the “Elliott Report”, notes
Inspired by the trend for authentic American cooking, Homepride’s new All American Sticky Sauce range provides a quick, easy and
A growing trend of ‘flexitarianism’ is driving a change in packaging, according to director of innovation at LINPAC, Alan Davey.
Brand and packaging experts Sun Branding Solutions have launched a bespoke product management software system called SUNrise with the aim
With more than 70 years of expertise in producing and delivering ready-to-use mixes and toppings, Pennant Ingredients, located in Rochester, New York,
Arla Foods has reported a 3.3% decline in revenue to Eur10.3 billion with net profit down almost 8% to Eur295
McCormick & Company, parent company to Schwartz, a global leader in flavour, has unveiled its annual Flavour Forecast. The report reveals