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Heineken is selling its Finnish multi-beverage business Oy Hartwall for €470 million to Danish Royal Unibrew. The transaction is expected
An industry consortium has joined forces with the European Commission to form a partnership worth €3.8bn to accelerate the deployment
Demand for high quality dairy proteins is set to rise dramatically in the coming years as manufacturers and consumers begin
Welsh enzyme company Biocatalysts Ltd has developed a new enzyme as an alternative to papain, a papaya extract, which avoids
Fruit and vegetable residues typically discarded in the manufacture of isotonic sports drinks could be a rich nutrient source for
All natural flavored sparkling water, Something Natural, has rebranded with a gallery-worthy new design, and a clear focus on female
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching natural alternative garlic and onion flavors, offering manufacturers sustainable, cost-effective options for a
Unilever has launched a dedicated train line in Italy to deliver ice creams from its Caivano factory to its Parma
Over 100 UK businesses from across the food and grocery sector have already pledged support for an IGD initiative offering
Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has begun work on a €100m Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Ireland, to
The US FDA has issued a ‘No Objection’ GRAS letter allowing beverage manufacturers to use Pure Circle’s high-purity Reb D
Naturex is to launch a new Energy Chew concept, developed specially for the IFT Food Expo. The chews have been
Essel Propack’s subsidiary in Poland has been awarded a long-term contract by a leading multinational FMCG player for supplying tubes
The Board of Britvic and its advisors have had a number of discussions with AG Barr and its representatives concerning
Laurent Lacassagne has officially taken up his role as chairman and chief executive of Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and
Pulmuone Waters, a joint venture between Nestlé Waters and the Pulmuone Group, has opened a new $53 million (more than
The FAS SPrint Revolution from Automated Packaging Systems helps small- to medium-size processing and packaging operations automate the bagging process.
Ishida Europe has upgraded its iTPS Ishida Total Packaging System with a Charge Transfer Control (CTC), which delivers 150 bags
LycoRed Appointed Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager in France LycoRed Ltd. appoints Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager
PureCircle, the world’s largest stevia supplier and marketer, has announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
Carlsberg is the official beer of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2013 soccer tournament taking place in Sweden in July. The
La Fée will be releasing a newly refined La Fée Absinthe Parisienne, using 100% natural ingredients, in collaboration with Marie-Claude
Soft drinks firm Britvic has signalled its willingness to renegotiate the terms of its merger with business rival AG Barr
Premier Foods is to reorganise its Milling business into two distinct parts to strengthen focus on its free trade (third
The Irish Government has welcomed a milestone decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Food Safety Committee to formally lift
Nestlé has inaugurated a new, SFr230 million (Eur185 million) factory in Vietnam that will meet growing demand for its Nescafé
International developer and supplier of innovative lidding solutions, KM Packaging Services has launched an ultra-high performance lidding film that can
The UK Competition Commission has formally cleared the proposed acquisition by AG Barr of Britvic. The CC has concluded that
According to a new survey, most Europeans would be prepared to change their purchasing habits and buy more environmentally-friendly products,
Over the past few years, Chesapeake Bristol has honed its services to the independent brewery market, building a large client
Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and milk processor, was ‘Highly Commended’ at the recent Business Green Leaders
Biostime International Holdings, a supplier of pediatric nutritional and baby care products in China, is acquiring a 20% stake in
Food manufacturers across the world can now benefit from a superior anti-fogging lidding film developed especially for foil trays by
Nestlé is building a new factory in Malaysia to meet growing domestic demand for its ready-to-drink beverages such as Nescafé,
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition. Increasing
Belvoir Fruit Farms, the UK’s ‘original’ elderflower cordial producer is inviting consumers to spread their creative wings in support of
Global meat export prices increased 2% in June 2013, according to the latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture
Spanish confectionery association PRODULCE has re-elected Olga Martinez as its president for the next two years to improve the association’s
Global chewing gum growth is being stunted by the economic downturn and declining numbers of children and teenagers, says Leatherhead. The
Barry Callebaut has developed a process to grind cocoa shells into a powder fit for use as a cocoa replacer,
International developer and supplier of innovative lidding solutions, KM Packaging Services Ltd, has launched an ultra-high performance lidding film that
Coca-Cola Great Britain is introducing a new slimline 250ml can across Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero. This new pack
Spain continues to suffer from the effect of the global economic crisis. Uncertainties surrounding the Euro have further impacted consumer
This year total cereal production in the EU-27 is forecast to be well above 2012 levels and above the average
Ready meals have continued to sell well in France despite the weak economy – and growth is expected to continue
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition.
Industry has dedicated a lot of promotional efforts on wholemeal bread and this could have contributed to the slump in
by Jules Lejeune, Managing Director FINAT In 2012, demand for self-adhesive label materials in Europe amounted to 5.78 billion square
Milchhof Sterzing has installed two Oystar A+F packaging lines for yoghurt cup production to decrease changeover time. The SetLine packaging
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