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Bernard Matthews Wins Top Turnaround Award

    Bernard Matthews Wins Top Turnaround Award

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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European Business News – Week ending December 10, 2010

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

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Sizzling success of Mallon’s Sausages in Europe

    Sizzling success of Mallon’s Sausages in Europe

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,

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Danone Calls For Changes to EFSA’s Handling of Health Claims

    Danone Calls For Changes to EFSA’s Handling of Health Claims

Danone has again called on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to amend its evaluation processes and clarify the criteria used for the assessments of scientific evidence relating to the

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Spin-offs to Leave Fortune Brands Focused on Spirits

    Spin-offs to Leave Fortune Brands Focused on Spirits

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 &

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Dairy Snacks Market Driven by Health and Convenience

    Dairy Snacks Market Driven by Health and Convenience

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

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The new SL 90: all the advantages of a modular labeler and much more

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

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EFSA Article 14: Positive Opinion for Oat Beta-Glucan

    EFSA Article 14: Positive Opinion for Oat Beta-Glucan

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

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UK Food and Grocery Market to Reach £183 Billion by 2015

    UK Food and Grocery Market to Reach £183 Billion by 2015

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

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Cargill Receives Award For Supporting Cocoa Farmers

    Cargill Receives Award For Supporting Cocoa Farmers

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

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European Business News – Week ending December 3, 2010

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

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PepsiCo to Acquire 66% of Wimm-Bill-Dann For $3.8 Billion

    PepsiCo to Acquire 66% of Wimm-Bill-Dann For $3.8 Billion

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

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EIB Loan to Improve Moldovan Wine Industry

    EIB Loan to Improve Moldovan Wine Industry

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

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Board Appointment at Coca-Cola Enterprises

    Board Appointment at Coca-Cola Enterprises

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

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ALS guide system: Unlimited format changeovers for air conveying

    ALS guide system: Unlimited format changeovers for air conveying

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

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Danone and Unimilk Finalise Merger

    Danone and Unimilk Finalise Merger

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

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Record Results at Danish Crown

    Record Results at Danish Crown

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

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ILAPAK’S NEW DELTA 2000 LD FLOWRAPPER OFFERS EFFICIENT, HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING SOLUTION FOR POULTRY

    ILAPAK’S NEW DELTA 2000 LD FLOWRAPPER OFFERS EFFICIENT, HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING SOLUTION FOR POULTRY

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

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Warburtons Invests £2.5 Million in Gluten-free Bakery

    Warburtons Invests £2.5 Million in Gluten-free Bakery

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

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UK Retail Milk Price War Ends

    UK Retail Milk Price War Ends

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

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$5.3 Billion Private Equity Takeover Deal

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,

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Death of Bernard Matthews

    Death of Bernard Matthews

Bernard Matthews, the founder of Bernard Matthews Farms, the largest turkey processor in the UK, has died at the age of 80. From simple beginnings, with an initial investment of

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Expanded Horizons for Vitiva’s Rosemary Portfolio

  Expanded Horizons for Vitiva’s Rosemary Portfolio

Vitiva, Slovenia, is proud  to announce that the rosemary extracts sold under VivOX®, INOLENS® and SyneROX® brands, are in compliance

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European Business News – Week ending November 26, 2010

Food business entrepreneur Bernard Matthews passed away, aged 80, on November 25th. From humble beginnings sixty years ago, he developed

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SABMiller Enters Argentinean Beer Market

  SABMiller Enters Argentinean Beer Market

SABMiller, one of the world’s largest brewers, has acquired Cerveceria Argentina SA Isenbeck (CASA Isenbeck), the third largest brewer in

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New British Guidelines to Country of Origin Labelling

  New British Guidelines to Country of Origin Labelling

New guiding principles on country of origin labelling to provide British consumers with clear, accurate information on the origin of

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Atlantic Grupa Completes Droga Kolinska Acquisition

Atlantic Grupa, Croatia’s biggest food and healthcare company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Droga Kolinska, the largest branded food

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Danone Continues US Dairy Expansion

  Danone Continues US Dairy Expansion

Danone is acquiring YoCream, the leading producer of frozen yoghurt in the United States, for $103m. The deal will enable

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World Dairy Market – China and India Increase Imports

  World Dairy Market – China and India Increase Imports

Supply shortages are forcing China and India to raise their imports of dairy products, according to the latest Rabobank Global

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Bakery Expansion at Giles Foods

UK-based speciality breads, Danish pastries and tarts producer Giles Foods has expanded its bakery in Milton Keynes. Following investment of

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Weigh Price Labelling No one offers more for less

  Weigh Price Labelling No one offers more for less

Marel launches new AEW Delford WPL9040 Weigh Price Labeller                                  ­– ideal for smaller processors or lower volumes New to the

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Moy Park Opens £21 Million Poultry Processing Facility

  Moy Park Opens £21 Million Poultry Processing Facility

Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food manufacturer, has officially opened a new turkey processing facility at its site in Ballymena. The

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UK Industry Responds as One in Three Shoppers Want Waste Reduction Prioritised

  UK Industry Responds as One in Three Shoppers Want Waste Reduction Prioritised

Nearly a third of UK shoppers want food and grocery retailers and manufacturers to focus on reducing waste. IGD consumer

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Major Restructuring at Headland Foods

  UK frozen foods manufacturer Headland Foods is reported to be considering closing its site at Flint in Wales and

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Hi expectations brings Hi rewards in 2010

  Hi expectations brings Hi rewards in 2010

The expectation that taking Health ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients 2010 to Spain would alter the landscape of the show,

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Three new Kliklok machines for Belgian food producer

  Three new Kliklok machines for Belgian food producer

Kliklok has just installed THREE of their new KII cartoners to Belgian frozen food producer NANUK.  Based in Waragem, this

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IBC Handling Guide for Safety and Efficiency

  IBC Handling Guide for  Safety and Efficiency

Schütz manual provides detailed information about transport containers Selters. Modern IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) come in such a wide range

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Kerry Demonstrates Chocolate Expertise at ZDS Chocolate Technology International 2010

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours is highlighting its chocolate expertise alongside its increasing focus on the German confectionery market on Stand

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Cooley Named Best Distillery in Europe for Third Consecutive Year

  Cooley Named Best Distillery in Europe for Third Consecutive Year

Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent distillery, has been named European Distiller of the Year for the third consecutive year at

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United Biscuits Sale Talks End

  United Biscuits Sale Talks End

The exclusive talks to acquire United Biscuits, the British and international biscuits and snacks manufacturer, between its owners and Chinese

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European Business News – Week ending November 19, 2010

During a week when the Republic of Ireland’s beleaguered Government went cap in hand to the EU and IMF for

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Milkiland Moves Closer to Public Listing to Fund Expansion

  Milkiland Moves Closer to Public Listing to Fund Expansion

Dairy company Milkiland, which operates in the Ukraine and Russia but is registered in the Netherlands, has commenced its public

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Princes Eyes Premier’s Canning Business

  Princes Eyes Premier’s Canning Business

UK-based food and drink group Princes, which is owned by Mitsubishi of Japan, is reported to be one of the

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Northern Foods and Greencore to Create £1.7 Billion Convenience Foods Giant

  Northern Foods and Greencore to Create £1.7 Billion Convenience Foods Giant

Northern Foods and Greencore, two of the UK’s leading convenience food processors, are to merge to create Essenta Foods, a

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Arla Increases Payment to Farmers as Profit Target Maintained

  Arla Increases Payment to Farmers as Profit Target Maintained

With Arla Foods maintaining its profit projections for 2010 of DKr1.2b, the Scandinavian dairy co-operative has decided to increase the

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Unilever Unveils Ambitious Sustainability Plan

  Unilever Unveils Ambitious Sustainability Plan

Unilever has announced plans to decouple its future growth from environmental impact. The food and consumer goods giant has pledged

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Emmi Acquires the Onken Yoghurt Brand

  Emmi Acquires the Onken Yoghurt Brand

In line with its international expansion strategy, Swiss dairy company Emmi has strengthened its position in both the UK and

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Southern Ireland Distribution Firm Oakland International Expands Workforce

Southern Ireland operator, Oakland International, due to organic growth of existing customer business and an increase in new business, has

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Strong Annual Results From Barry Callebaut

  Strong Annual Results From Barry Callebaut

Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, reported strong results for its 2009/10 financial

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Satisfactory Interim Performance by Milk Link

  Satisfactory Interim Performance by Milk Link

Milk Link, the UK dairy co-operative, has more than trebled profit before tax to £12.2m in the first half of

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Record Year at Graham’s The Family Dairy

Graham’s The Family Dairy, Scotland’s largest independent dairy company, achieved record sales and profits during its last financial year ended

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Chadwicks Gives Pina Colada Sweet New Sleeves

Leading shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks has given Manchester Drinks’ Pina Colada a sweet new look to make it stand out

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Cargill Innovation Delivers First Chocolate With EU Reduced Calorie Claim

Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has unveiled the breakthrough technology behind the first chocolate to achieve an EU-approved consumer claim

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Amplo Filtration Adds Environmental Water Systems to Further Strengthen Offering

Amplio Filtration Holdings, which already includes Puresep Technologies as part of its offering, has purchased Environmental Water Systems (UK), the

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