Bernard Matthews Farms, Britain’s largest turkey producer, has won the private company category in the Institute for Turnaround Europe’s Top Turnaround Awards 2010. The food group is half way through
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Food processors are continuing to face confusion and difficulties regarding the health claims which can be made for specific functional food products. Last week, Danone called upon the European Food
Mallon’s Foods of Monaghan, famous across the island of Ireland for their uniquely crafted sausages has now achieved international recognition with a prestigious award in Paris this week. Paddy Mallon,
The board of Fortune Brands has decided to spin-off two of the group’s business – Home & Security and Golf – to focus on premium spirits. Fortune Brands Home &
The international market for dairy snacks, such as cheese strings and yogurt tubes, grew by 7% in 2009 and is heading for a 6% rise this year. The first major
The latest Sidel machine for self-adhesive and cold-glue labels meets customers’ needs for flexibility, high-performances and easy maintenance. The new SL 90 rotary modular labeler is equipped with modules for
A scientific panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its positive opinion on a disease risk reduction health claim dossier for oat beta-glucan on 8. December 2010, following an
UK consumers will spend £182.7b in grocery retail outlets by 2015 – an average annual growth of 3.9% – according to latest figures released by IGD, the international food and
Cargill’s work to improve livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their families in Africa, Asia and South America has earned it the US Chamber Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) 2010 International
The biggest news story of the week was undoubtedly PepsiCo’s surprise $3.8 billion acquisition of a 66% stake in Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods, Russia’s leading branded food and beverages company with leading
PepsiCo is acquiring a 66% stake in Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods, Russia’s leading branded food and beverages company, for $3.8b, pending the required government approvals. Wimm-Bill-Dann is a leader in both traditional
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of Eur75m to finance the improvement in the quality (not the capacity) of the Moldovan wine industry. The loan will address
Coca-Cola Enterprises, the world’s third-largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has appointed Garry Watts as a director with immediate effect. He will serve on the finance and audit committees of CCE’s board
Sidel is introducing the ALS guide for air conveyors: an automatic adjustment system for side guides, ensuring greater flexibility during format changeovers. Diversified production means a large number of format
Danone and Unimilk have completed the merger of their fresh dairy products businesses in Russia and other CIS member countries. The new entity, controlled by Danone with a 58% equity
Reduced costs and improved results at its foreign subsidiaries were behind an increase in full year net profit from DKr1.16b to DKr1.65b (Eur220m) at international meat group Danish Crown. Revenue
Ilapak has launched a new, upgraded version of its Delta LD flowrapper, specifically designed to meet the packaging requirements and tough hygienic standards of the poultry industry. The new flowrapping
British bakery group Warburtons is reported to have invested £2.5m in a dedicated gluten-free production plant at its site in Newburn. The new bakery will produce a range of Warburtons
Tesco’s decision to increase the price of its standard milk – a move followed by other supermarket groups Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury – has effectively ended the milk price war
The biggest private equity food deal this year has been agreed with a consortium led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Partners acquiring Del Monte Foods Company,
Vitiva, Slovenia, is proud to announce that the rosemary extracts sold under VivOX®, INOLENS® and SyneROX® brands, are in compliance
Food business entrepreneur Bernard Matthews passed away, aged 80, on November 25th. From humble beginnings sixty years ago, he developed
SABMiller, one of the world’s largest brewers, has acquired Cerveceria Argentina SA Isenbeck (CASA Isenbeck), the third largest brewer in
New guiding principles on country of origin labelling to provide British consumers with clear, accurate information on the origin of
Atlantic Grupa, Croatia’s biggest food and healthcare company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Droga Kolinska, the largest branded food
Danone is acquiring YoCream, the leading producer of frozen yoghurt in the United States, for $103m. The deal will enable
Supply shortages are forcing China and India to raise their imports of dairy products, according to the latest Rabobank Global
UK-based speciality breads, Danish pastries and tarts producer Giles Foods has expanded its bakery in Milton Keynes. Following investment of
Marel launches new AEW Delford WPL9040 Weigh Price Labeller – ideal for smaller processors or lower volumes New to the
Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food manufacturer, has officially opened a new turkey processing facility at its site in Ballymena. The
Nearly a third of UK shoppers want food and grocery retailers and manufacturers to focus on reducing waste. IGD consumer
UK frozen foods manufacturer Headland Foods is reported to be considering closing its site at Flint in Wales and
The expectation that taking Health ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients 2010 to Spain would alter the landscape of the show,
Kliklok has just installed THREE of their new KII cartoners to Belgian frozen food producer NANUK. Based in Waragem, this
Schütz manual provides detailed information about transport containers Selters. Modern IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) come in such a wide range
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours is highlighting its chocolate expertise alongside its increasing focus on the German confectionery market on Stand
Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent distillery, has been named European Distiller of the Year for the third consecutive year at
The exclusive talks to acquire United Biscuits, the British and international biscuits and snacks manufacturer, between its owners and Chinese
During a week when the Republic of Ireland’s beleaguered Government went cap in hand to the EU and IMF for
Dairy company Milkiland, which operates in the Ukraine and Russia but is registered in the Netherlands, has commenced its public
UK-based food and drink group Princes, which is owned by Mitsubishi of Japan, is reported to be one of the
Northern Foods and Greencore, two of the UK’s leading convenience food processors, are to merge to create Essenta Foods, a
With Arla Foods maintaining its profit projections for 2010 of DKr1.2b, the Scandinavian dairy co-operative has decided to increase the
Unilever has announced plans to decouple its future growth from environmental impact. The food and consumer goods giant has pledged
In line with its international expansion strategy, Swiss dairy company Emmi has strengthened its position in both the UK and
Southern Ireland operator, Oakland International, due to organic growth of existing customer business and an increase in new business, has
Milk Link, the UK dairy co-operative, has more than trebled profit before tax to £12.2m in the first half of
Graham’s The Family Dairy, Scotland’s largest independent dairy company, achieved record sales and profits during its last financial year ended
Leading shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks has given Manchester Drinks’ Pina Colada a sweet new look to make it stand out
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has unveiled the breakthrough technology behind the first chocolate to achieve an EU-approved consumer claim
Amplio Filtration Holdings, which already includes Puresep Technologies as part of its offering, has purchased Environmental Water Systems (UK), the