Consumers in the United Kingdom will be the first to benefit from a new global initiative by Nestlé to give
- Lidl’s five year investment into British food businesses to reach £21 billion Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of FY24, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion...
- UK Food System Net Zero plan outlines how industry and government can achieve ambitious 2050 emission reduction targets The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions...
- 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...
Heineken has started a strategic review of its Hartwall business in Finland. The review will evaluate strategic options for Hartwall
Leading German BAKING INGREDIENTS manufacturer IREKS has launched a brand new bread mix aimed at the UK bakery trade. IREKS CHIA BREAD
On Friday 1st February, 2013, Bürkert GB hosted the official opening of its new headquarters to celebrate the successful move
Established in 1991, Dalepak is an established warehousing, order fulfilment, distribution and contract packing specialist. The company operates multiple sites
From Dream to Reality. Imagine the ability to evenly heat and re-heat food in a conventional microwave without having to
People in India are accustomed to eat warm, home cooked meals at work. These tiffins are delivered everyday by special
Allied Glass has manufactured an eye-catching bottle for premium drinks brand Phraya Rum The opulent gilded container incorporates a heavy
Brand design consultancy Positive Momentum has overhauled the look of Renshaw, which makes marzipan, sugarpaste and soft icings The rebrand
Nampak plans to double production capacity at its glassmaking unit by January next year as it seeks to become a
DNA testing on meat products will be introduced in tbe wake of recent cases of horsemeat contamination in British meat.
Avery Weigh-Tronix will be showcasing a range of weighing solutions applicable to the material handling industry at this year’s IMHX
ADM Cocoa has completed the expansion of its production capabilities at its cocoa processing facility in Singapore. The expansion, which
The former Vion UK pork operation, which was recently the subject of a management buy-out, backed by Leeds-headquartered private equity
Premier Foods has announced that, following the appointment of Gavin Darby as chief executive, a flatter executive management structure has
The Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Ireland has received a test result confirming 75% equine DNA in
As part of its ongoing investigation into mislabelled meat in the UK, the FSA has tested a quantity of frozen
Frutarom Savory Solutions is extending its portfolio of natural plant extracts with Origanox™ WS-T. The extract is available in powder
Premier Foods has completed the sale of its sweet pickles and table sauces business to Mizkan of Japan for a
Yearsley Group has unveiled a complete re branding for all its business divisions, including new logos and vehicle livery. New
European legislation requires that the handling, preparation, processing and packaging of food and beverages is done hygienically, with hygienic machinery
The dynamic family business is still expanding and investing in the future – applications research and flexible structures are key
Frip Finishing, a decorative print finisher, has announced that it has installed a second Bobst BMA 126 foiler at its
Industrial electronics specialist Ahlbrandt System has developed an electrode cartridge, designed to be used with its Corona Narrow Web system,
Multivac will be highlighting its raft of marketing and inspection equipment at the IFFA exhibition The show takes place from
Sato has launched the GZ series of printers targeting the transport and logistics industry According to the barcode and labelling
Italian kit manufacturer Industria Macchine Automatiche (IMA) has announced that it has made a strategic investment in the Ilapak Group
Carton Edge has commissioned three new investments at its Coventry factory as the first stage in a five-year plan to
Allied Bakeries has unveiled details of a new, state-of-the-art, bread production line in its Stockport bakery. Revamped as part of
A Memorandum of Understanding, between Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and Teagasc, has been signed. This collaboration agreement aims to strengthen
FoodDrinkEurope has launched its Guidance on Food Allergen Management for food manufacturers. The first Guidance of its kind sets out
The Bundeskartellamt, the German competition authority, has concluded its fine proceedings against several manufacturers of branded confectionery. On account of
The UK’s biggest print show Ipex has revealed plans to reposition itself as a ‘cross-media’ marketing technology event as, separately,
Flavours and fragrances company Givaudan Group has reported sales up 6.6% (8.7% in Swiss Francs) to CHF 4,257 million. Gross
Ingredient and food blends company Exandal has announced that it is currently working to obtain Fair Trade Certification for the
According to Dairy Crest’s Interim Management Statement for the nine months ended 31 December 2012, the company continues to cope
After 33 years at Chr. Hansen, 14 years in Executive Management and eight years as CEO, Lars Frederiksen has decided
Carlsberg Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries,
Through this facility, Sensient can offer customers the latest colour options available and be supported by applications ideas across a
Dairy product designers can use the oil dispersible caramel color to suggest sweet or savory flavors, such as pumpkin spice,
Diageo has reported a 5% increase in organic net sales to £6.039 billion with 1% organic volume growth for the
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel UK, for the 12 weeks ending 20 January, show Tesco maintaining its
The partnership is co-financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through its program develoPPP.de. The
A London councillor’s idea for a further packaging levy has been slammed by the packaging industry Clyde Loakes, a Labour
Greenpeace has hailed a commitment yesterday from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) to put an end to the clearing of
Despite a challenging fiscal 2012, Bühler Technology Group increased both its order intake (+5%) and its turnover (+13%), with acquisitions
Kite Packaging has developed a new online calculator system to help its customers to comply with the Packaging Regulations The
HP has promised to show a wide range of innovative packs that have been digitally printed when it exhibits at
Consumer research specialist MMR will be showcasing its range of services at Packaging Innovations as well as participating in seminars
Digital imaging developer FFEI has announced that it will launch a new software programme to help “overcome the challenges of