Lesaffre, quick to break new ground, is now extending its offering on the fast-expanding sourdough market with a new brand
- €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...
Three chemicals used in pizza boxes, popcorn bags, and other food packages with suspected cancer links are no longer deemed safe
Finland-headquatered paper manufacturer Stora Enso has entered into an equity transfer agreement to increase its ownership stake in its Chinese subsidiary,
Amcor has announced the acquisition of California-based Deluxe Packages, a privately owned American flexible packaging business, for $45m. The acquired
US fast food chain Wendy’s has become the latest company to announce that it will transition to 100% cage-free eggs
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) has designed and manufactured an innovative lidding solution for the capsules used in a
The Carlsberg Group has signed an agreement regarding the sale of Danish Malting Group to Viking Malt. The transaction is
Thousands of organisations in Scotland are being urged to act on new regulations to tackle food waste which came into
Since its launch in 2013 Esterform’s extensive market leading range of 1881 PET preforms has helped their customers to reduce
Over the last ten years the way the frozen food supply chain operates has changed significantly as a result of
A rapidly expanding UK food manufacturer of natural protein bars, protein powders and healthy treats has invested in more equipment
The LGA, which represents more than 370 councils – who are responsible for public health – says while the long-term
The European Court of Justice has investigated whether the minimum price per unit (MPU) of alcohol, introduced by the Scottish
DSM Nutritional Products has co-authored a new paper comparing plasma long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCn-3 PUFA) biomarkers in US
The editors of Specialty Food News, part of Specialty Food Association predicted some of the 2016 trends, saying vegetables will get
General Mills has acquired Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias, a privately-held dairy products company headquartered in Ribeirao
Dairy Crest has completed the £80 million sale of its Dairies operations to Müller UK & Ireland Group. Dairy Crest’s
A prestigious line-up of packaging and brand professionals has been unveiled by Easyfairs, show organisers of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print, for its
Star Refrigeration’s latest air-cooled Azanechiller 2.0 range raises the bar in chiller efficiency. Headline seasonal efficiency figures are 50% higher
The five trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry have welcomed the elevation of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs
Michigan State University (MSU) has not only defined the term “food fraud,” but the university says it is also helping
Flavorchem Corporation, a leader in flavor, color and masking solutions for the food and beverage industry, has announced a new
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint made by the Children’s Food Campaign (Sustain) and ordered Nestle’s
TricorBraun, rigid packaging and components, has been awarded for its P28 Peanut Butter packaging in the Food & Beverage Brand Revitalization
A joint company set up by the Budelpack Group and IQ Packing, InnoFresh Packing has installed its first grape packaging
The Warsteiner Art Collection range of 330ml shaped aluminium bottles produced by Ardagh Group has now achieved a coveted WorldStar
B L Agro Oils, an indian mustard oil producer,s has installed a new PET bottling line from liquid packaging solutions
At Casual Dining 2016, Tri-Star will showcase takeaway packaging that is travel-friendly, looks great, and keeps food warm and in perfect condition.
Increased handling capabilities, flexibility and output have pushed automation to the forefront for many food manufacturers. With 2016 set to
As well as legislative standards, when investing in metal detection equipment, food producers and contract packers need to stay mindful
Hain Celestial has acquired Orchard House Foods, a prepared fruit, juices, fruit desserts and ingredients company with facilities in Corby
Same as potassium, magnesium is arguably the hottest up-and-coming dietary mineral, recognised for its many health benefits, which continue to be
Chr. Hansen has announced Delight, which it describes as a 3-in-1 solution to eliminate bitterness, restore flavour balance and give
Mintel has presented six key trends set to impact global packaging markets over the next year, including implications for both
Finland-based Huhtamaki Oyj has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiomo, a privately owned manufacturer of flexible packaging foils and
Britvic’s latest sustainable business report reveals what the company says are the significant advances it has made over the last
Solvay Aroma Performance has acquired what the company says is the best-in-class Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 for its
PureCircle has announced that rebaudioside M (“Reb M”) has secured a significant regulatory approval milestone for use as an ingredient
Amcor Rigid Plastics, one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, spirits, personal/home care and healthcare
The trend towards block-synchronising several units to form a single machine continues unbroken. For a very simple reason: the advantages
Metal cans achieved the highest volume growth of any packaging material in the packaged water category, according to Canadean’s latest
General Mills has reported on progress it has made against its publicly stated commitment to reduce sodium by 20% across
DSM and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger around the world, have
Is there anything better than giving someone a gift and seeing them react with joy? With Christmas just around the
Huhtamaki has made a £4.9m investment in new machinery at its Lurgan site, creating 12 new full-time jobs. The food
Tönnies, the German meat and food group, is acquiring Danish slaughterhouse and meat processing company Tican subject to antitrust approval.
Global brewer AB InBev is acquiring London-based craft brewer Camden Town Brewery for an undisclosed amount. Founded by Jasper Cuppaidge,
FDA extends “natural” deadline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for the use of the term “natural” on food