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Bakkavor, the UK and international fresh prepared foods group, has reported like-for-like revenue growth of 5.4% to £1.72 billion and
The FSA (Food Standards Agency) in the UK has received the second set of test results from the food industry,
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has cut its water consumption by half at its
Touted as one of the top trade shows in the industry, Natural Products Expo West provides an opportunity for professionals
Cargill will upgrade and expand in 25 percent the cocoa pressing capacity of its Ilhéus plant. The investment is designed
For the first time, “Crystal Clear Colours” allow the use of colours with neutral taste profile in clear beverages, without
Chr. Hansen’s new “SaltLite” concept includes DVS starter and adjunct cultures and the cheese coagulant CHY-MAX M. Cultures have been
For the first time Givaudan’s sensory science, flavour science and foodservice expertise will be available from within India. Food and
UK food group Premier Foods has reported a 3.2% rise in underlying business sales to £1.35 billion with underlying trading
Beefeater Gin, part Chivas Brothers, is to open London’s first ever gin distillery visitor centre. The development at the historic
Ebro, the multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors, is acquiring 25% of Riso Scotti, parent
Top Unilever executive Monique Bourquin (pictured) has been nominated as a new member of the board of Swiss dairy group Emmi
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Danone has announced a number of restructuring measures, including the cutting of around 900 management and administrative positions across 26
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David Forde, currently managing director of Heineken Ireland, has been appointed managing director of Heineken UK, effective May 2013. He
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Aryzta, the Zurich-based global speciality bakery group, is strengthening its position in Europe with the acquisition of Klemme, a leading
UK dairy food group Dairy Crest, has announced a reorganisation, including board and other senior management changes. The sale of
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has appointed Prof. Michael Gibney as its new Chairman. Prof. Gibney, who is
Pearlfisher New York has completed a redesign of the GoMacro brand including the brand identity and packaging graphics for the
AutoCoding Systems has recently announced a strategic partnership with Shoplogix, leading developer of manufacturing performance management solutions. Founded in 2002,
Nestlé has reported a 10.2% increase in sales to SFr92.2 billion (Eur74.8 billion) for 2012 with organic growth of 5.9%, building
HJ Heinz Company is being acquired by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in a transaction
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The products are made from fresh whole fruit using an innovative manufacturing process to make a truly zingy, zesty and
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UK soft drinks group Britvic has appointed Simon Litherland as chief executive with immediate effect. Simon Litherland has been managing
Heineken increased revenue by 7.4% to Eur18.4 billion in 2012 as group beer volume grew 2.8% organically, with growth in
The 10 X 30 tons fermentation tanks are to be discharged during the week and installed in Diageo’s Guinness (St.
“We have made an investment to expand our reach in the fortified confectionery and supplement markets,” says Steve Grun, CEO
Responding to manufacturers’ demands for more economical automation solutions, multi award winning packing equipment designer and manufacturer Pacepacker Services has
Systems Labelling claims that its new Ecoplas synthetic label offers “a real alternative to paper labels” used on plastics bottles.
Produce World, the UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables has appointed a New Product Development Manager. Dara O’Doherty
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The Food Standards Agency has published the first set of industry results from beef products that have been tested for the
UK dairy co-operative First Milk is increasing its milk prices as well as paying a return on the capital invested
Cosfibel has designed new leather-effect presentation packaging for champagne market leader Moët & Chandon’s Rosé Impérial magnums. The France-based company’s
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