Irish dairy co-operative Lakeland Dairies has acquired Taste Trends, the leading UK based maker of Coolicious branded fat-free frozen yogurts,
- Growing costs present major challenge to Ireland’s foodservice sector – Bord Bia Findings from Bord Bia’s annual Foodservice Market Insights report, show that the Irish ‘out of home’ sector increased by 5.2% in value and overall industry turnover surpassed €9.8 billion across both...
- €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...
Bacardi Ltd, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has promoted Dmitry “Dima” Ivanov to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations, has announced two new
Safe Foods International Holdings (SFIH) has acquired International Food Network (IFN), a consulting firm providing product development services from initial
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 4 January 2015, show that increased consumer
The value of Irish food and drink exports rose by 4% in 2014 to reach a record high of almost
A key member of the team behind the resurgence of the Müller brand in the UK and Ireland has been
New legislation to allow EU member states to restrict or ban the cultivation of crops containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Finnish dairy producer Valio has becomes the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in carton packaging
Researchers from Nestlé Purina Petcare are conducting some of the first studies of their kind into how external stimuli can
Swiss premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has increased its annual sales growth once again, achieving substantial market share gains
Arla Foods plans to grow in several African markets in the coming years, but this growth must be achieved in
A recent installation of PA’s Revolution tray sealer at Evesham based Valefresh has dramatically improved the efficiencies and reduced costs
The number of dairy farmers in England and Wales has halved in just over a decade with 60 farmers giving
United Biscuits (UB), the leading international manufacturer of biscuits and cakes, has announced the launch of McVitie’s DeliChoc in the
For First Milk, and the rest of the dairy industry around the globe, 2014 was a year of volatility that
A new study published in the ‘European Journal of Nutrition’ found that a mid-morning snack of almonds helped control appetite
Kellogg Company is to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr, the number one packaged biscuits company in Egypt. Headquartered
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards are open for entries. Recognising excellence across the food and drink industry in
BENEO has announce that based on a 13.5 health claim application it has gained a positive EFSA evaluation for its
As part of its ongoing portfolio review, Nestlé Spain has agreed to sell La Cocinera, its Spanish frozen ready to
Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy and a leading supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry,
The Scotch Whisky Association is to recruit a new global affairs director, responsible for all the Association’s international and EU
The durable, customisable and hygienic properties of resin floors means that they can provide food and beverage facilities with a
Q2 washdown systems are now under great demand from food manufacturers striving for maximum efficiency. Q2 has a range of
Expert industry advice, and innovation in food and drink are just the first items on the menu when making a
Why do some products explode into the stratosphere on launch, and some fade away, never to be mentioned by a
Produce World Group, the UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, is on the look-out for a person that
In today’s highly competitive market many manufacturing plants are under intense pressure to produce high quality product and deliver exceptional
Food and drink manufacturers looking for the latest wireless temperature monitoring technology for the best value should consider taking a
Nestlé Health Science has completed a SFr65.6 million (Eur54.6 million) investment in Seres Health Inc. Seres Health, based in Cambridge,
Premier Foods has appointment of Richard Hodgson as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Richard Hodgson has been chief executive
Nagel Langdons, the UK subsidiary of the Nagel-Group, has signed an agreement with Macsween of Edinburgh which will see it
Energy Efficiency in compressed air is often discussed in terms of the Compressor, and is generally overlooked when considering the
DT&G Ltd manufactures ‘Finn’ Chocolate Coaters and Polishers at its factory in Birkenhead on Merseyside, Great Britain. The company has
Specialist UK and Ireland supply chain operator Oakland International has confirmed the appointment of Jeremy Hoare as the company’s new
The Corvaglia Group, with around 250 employees at locations in Switzerland and Mexico, has grown rapidly over the course of the
The 2nd iba summit will be held in Munich on 11 September 2015 with the theme “B(re)aking Ideas for your
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) has announced that the US will progressively re-open its market to exports of
UK regional brewer and pub operator Charles Wells has announced its annual results for the financial year to 27th September
Just as the performance of sports teams owes much to the competence of the team coach, experience shows that delivering
CQM Training & Consultancy Ltd have been established for over 20 years and have earned a reputation for delivering enhanced
KNOWLEDGEshare is a beverage industry forum comprising a digital community of senior industry players and thought leaders. In association with
How to get Pregnant–Just Click on the New Fertility App Tel Aviv, Israel — January 7, 2015, Fruitful Way Ltd.
Nestlé is to intensify its research in the field of epigenetics, the science of how eating behaviours and other environmental
GEA Process Engineering in New Zealand has built a complete process plant for infant formula and goat milk powder for
A recent installation of PA’s Revolution tray sealer at Evesham based Valefresh has dramatically improved the efficiencies and reduced costs
Bondoufle, January 6th, 2015 – Nactis Flavours, an expert in aromatic raw materials, ingredients and flavours, has just completed a
Swiss dairy group Emmi has acquired 34% of Emmi Fondue (EFON) from Bongrain, the French milk processor. Bongrain has held
Canadean forecasts the top trends which will influence consumer behaviour in 2015, and provides an insight into how manufacturers and