Alsiano is new exclusive distributor for Beneo in Sweden. In addition, the cooperation in Denmark has been extended to include
- 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...
GEA Refrigeration Technologies has developed a HVF-Freezer (high velocity freezer) that uses newly designed air jets in a bid to
Following the shock resignation of Michael Clarke as Chief Executive of Premier Foods, the UK food group has named Gavin
A Nestlé programme in the city of Newark in the United States that teaches parents of young children the fundamentals
In a groundbreaking statement issued at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, WWF has joined private and
The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD has announced a major breakthrough in the joint
Over 50 leading experts met in Brussels recently to discuss recent breakthroughs in the field of cocoa flavanol research and
An automated packing line, installed by Endoline Machinery, which erects and seals cases containing up to 26,000 bottles of wine
During 2013, Arla has said that it will invest in a number of dairy expansions and new facilities in order
Tate & Lyle has followed its announcement of its ‘Open Innovation’ web portal with an interim management statement on the
Combining the best of National Starch and Corn Products, Ingredion’s starch-based alternatives mimic the essential texture, performance and shelf life
Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes, a line of single-serve milk and milkshakes, announces the introduction of Hershey’s Special Dark Milkshake to
Agradis was formed in 2011 by Synthetic Genomics Inc (SGI), a privately held company led by J. Craig Venter, Ph.D.
Labels multinational CCL Industries has pulled out of a deal to acquire John Watson & Co, the Scottish spirits label
Beverage can maker Rexam has opened a new can manufacturing plant in Finland Located in Mäntsälä in southern Finland, it
Thousands of jobs could be lost in the food processing industry in Canada if the Canadian government passes a law
Food packs are set to change in 2013 with new standard traffic light labelling. Simon Creasey finds that clever graphics
Parker Williams has created the Juice Bar brand for Tesco – an eclectic mix of juices and smoothies with something
Health, convenience and sustainability are key trends in the food market, which researchers expect to continue to gain in importance.
Kornelis develops and produces closures and closing concepts for packaging and have released a new pouring cap for soya sauce.
Promotions support, sustainable growth for food and drink logistics specialist Culina, the UK leader in food and drink logistics, has
Dirt, dust and moisture can lead to both danger and expense when it is introduced to warehouse and production areas.
Design agency Osborne Pike has redesigned the identity for juice brand Sunmagic The brand has enjoyed steady growth in the
Structural packaging consultant Studio Davis has linked up with design agency Osborne Pike to create a distinctive bottle for Beam’s
Walkers crisps has introduced new packaging for its main range and references the provenance of ‘Home Grown’ British ingredients A
With consumer lifestyles becoming ever more frantic, it’s no surprise that ambient food producers are setting their sights on the
Natural plant extract from Frutarom Savory Solutions improves shelf life of meat and sausage products as well as convenience foods
At the upcoming IMHX 2013, RDS Technology will be exhibiting their range of on-board weighing systems for Forklift trucks –
Epicor Software Corporation – the business software solutions provider for packaging, manufacturing, distribution, retail and service organizations – has announced
Irish coffee specialist Bewley’s has turned to Seda UK to provide paper cups for its Beeco programme The new cups
British Plastic Federation’s Peter Davis appeared on BBC’s Newsnight programme last night defending the plastics industry on a report about
Key industry firms such as the Co-op and MMR Research Worldwide will be participating in this year’s ‘Big Packaging Debate’
Forestry practices, such as clear-felling, replanting, coppicing, and widening roads can help improve biodiversity, according to a new study commissioned
The metal packaging industry has launched its MetalMatters recycling programme to households across south London, in a move to boost
CPI director general David Workman has called on the government to take action to ensure that the UK has enough
Cerulean Packing, a packing and testing machinery maker, has announced that it will be launching a new carton testing machine
Fleetwood, UK – ELGA Process Water has supplied a fourth high purity water system to Lofthouse of Fleetwood to meet
A total of 63% of exhibitors will be launching new products and services at this year’s PI show Visitors to
Esko said it will be showcasing its Color Engine 12 and its integration with PantoneLIVE at this year’s Packaging Innovations
A packed line-up of industry experts and top global brands such as Gerber Juice Company, Warburtons, Burts Potato Chips, RECOUP,
– Alliance to combine Henkel’s expertise in hotmelt adhesives with DaniMer’s biopolymer science expertise – First products to be ready for
The focus of Frutarom Savory Solutions at this year’s European Seafood Exhibition will be on health, indulgence and convenience. As
Sainsbury has launched its ‘Switch the Fish’ campaign in 2013 by giving away seven tonnes of lesser known British fish
Unilever has announced that more than 50 per cent of all of its factories have achieved the goal of sending
McDonald’s UK is to create at least 2,500 new jobs this year, taking its UK workforce to 93,500 by the
The EBRD is providing Eur5 million in funding for the Belarus operations of the Heineken group, Europe’s largest beer producer,
Despite a slight decline between 2009 and 2010, since 1999 the global land area farmed organically has expanded more than
A new series of Pioneer brand soybean products, developed through the innovative DuPont Pioneer Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) process, will
Answering to the growing demand for authenticity, Barry Callebaut is proud to present this Cameroon origin cocoa powder. The company
As an alternative to the traditionally used gum arabic, TicaPAN Quick Crunch produces harder, more durable and crunchier shells for