PepsiCo has announced a series of leadership appointments and realigned some of its business segments to support the company’s global
- €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...
Nestlé is strengthening its digital innovation presence in Silicon Valley to enhance partnerships with start-ups and leading technology companies, and
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published for the 12 weeks ending 21 June, show a
New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra and Dutch cheese manufacturer Royal A-ware have officially opened their new site at Heerenveen in
Family-owned Bacardi, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium rums with the acquisition
With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems
UK dairy companies are at the forefront of the food and drink industry’s efforts to improve water efficiency, according to
The British poultry meat industry’s contribution to UK GDP has increased by 9% over the last year, up from £3.3
Insights into the results of an EU-wide European Commission public consultation on how land-use and forestry can be used to
Nestlé has launched a global Maternity Protection Policy for its employees worldwide that is estimated to be one of the
Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of robotic technology for primary and secondary packaging solutions, has fully redesigned its Delta
Martina Garvey is now a director of Olas Software Training and Development, Ireland’s only accredited SAP Education Partner, based in
Parmalat has completed its US$700 million acquisition of Elebat Alimentos, the dairy business of Brazilian food group BRF. The acquisition
Premier Foods has unveiled a new £20 million production line at its Mr Kipling bakery in Carlton, Barnsley more than
Nespresso has reported significant progress towards achieving its sustainability goals, as the brand marks the first anniversary of the launch
Ireland’s premier coffee roaster, Java Republic, has been announced as the new on board coffee supplier to Aer Lingus for
Solar Impulse, the world’s first attempt to fly around the globe in a solar-powered aircraft, has broken the record for
Kraft Foods Group and HJ Heinz Company have completed their merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, the third-largest
Paine & Partners, a US-based private equity investment firm focused on investing globally in food and agribusiness, has acquired Spearhead
The Irish drinks industry has pledged support for the Government’s new ten year strategy for the agri-food sector, Food Wise
Nestlé is investing US$20 million in a new manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce coffee and culinary products and cater
Mondelēz Internationaland D.E Master Blenders 1753 have completed the transactions to combine their respective coffee businesses, including Mondelēz International’s coffee
The Irish Government has unveiled a new ten year development strategy for the agri-food sector, Ireland’s most valuable indigenous industry.
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub group, has reported record revenue of £1.315 billion for the 52 weeks ended
Diageo has sold Gleneagles Hotel to a private investment group led by Ennismore for an undisclosed amount. Ennismore is a
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 21 June 2015, show the overall grocery
Faccenda Foods, one of the UK’s leading food companies, has won the Manufacturer of the Year award at the Meat
The Irish Government has introduced the new TAMS II Dairy Equipment Scheme which is the second of the new Targeted
Family-run, British business TME are proud to unveil their innovative range of ThermoBar Scan thermometers at this year’s IT Food
Scottish distiller Edrington, which produces global spirits brands, including The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Highland Park Scotch whiskies,
Diageo recently announced that Larry Schwartz, President North America would retire by the end of this calendar year. Diageo has
Inspired by growing consumer demand for home-grown, traceable meat, an Ayrshire-based husband and wife have launched The Scottish Burger Company.
Visitor Management Limited, based in Long Eaton, has the systems that will help you ensure safety and security for your
Mary Thompson, president of US-based Cargill Value Added Meats, has been appointed to lead Cargill’s European poultry business based in
Nestlé Purina PetCare brand Friskies has launched Pull ‘n Play, the world’s first tender edible strings for cats, in North
Grimsby Institute has further strengthened its commitment to the local food industry with the appointment of Mat Thompson (pictured right)
Bottle conveyor manufacturer Gebo has unveiled the K110 universal guiding system. Gebo’s new bottle conveyor builds on the company’s acknowledged
29th September – 1st October 2015, NEC, Birmingham Justin King CBE, former CEO of Sainsbury’s, and a leading figure in
On 12 June 2015 the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) announced that it would refer the proposed £80 million sale
Nestlé and other members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have announced a resolution to halve food waste across their
Sunday 1 November marks the return of Nordic Organic Food Fair to Malmö, Sweden. With its focus on new innovations
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a protein solution that enables manufacturers to make delicious high-protein low-fat dips using the acid
Draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorisation procedure for novel foods, already informally agreed with the
McCormick & Company, the global flavour specialist, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of One World
Bord Bia has launched its Food and Drink Awards programme for 2015. As the industry seeks to grow output and
More than 100 industry leading suppliers have already booked stands for Lab Innovations 2015, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on
Leading international food retailers Delhaize Group and Royal Ahold have agreed to merge. The combined company, which will be named
Greene King, the UK pub retailer and brewer, has successfully acquired Spirit Pub Company for £774 million in the most
Manufacturers active in confectionery, biscuits, ice cream or cereals will benefit from increased supply of Belgian chocolate following the official
12 exhibition halls, over 1,200 exhibitors, and a multitude of innovations: from the 12th to the 17th September 2015, bakers,