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Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods, the largest manufacturer of dairy products and a leading producer of juices and beverages in Russia and the
In line with its strategy of expanding in emerging regions of the world, Nestle will invest SFr150m (Eur110m) in the
Diageo Baileys Global Supply, the Dublin-based international drinks producer, is achieving significant savings on its energy bill following its adoption
UK meat processor Linden Foods has recently won a series of awards for innovation and quality across its range of
A YouGov SixthSense report into the chilled and frozen foods market reveals that 27% of UK adults rarely visit the
The Kerrygold Company and North Downs Dairy, both wholly owned British subsidiaries of the Irish Dairy Board, are merging to
Netherlands-based dairy multinational Royal FrieslandCampina, which operates production plants in 24 countries and markets its products in more than 100
Premier Foods, the UK’s largest domestic food processor, has appointed Ronnie Bell, the former president of Kraft Foods Europe, as
The board of Glanbia, the Irish and international cheese and nutritional ingredients group, has appointed Martin Keane as vice-chairman to
Global spirits and wine group Pernod Ricard has agreed to sell its shares in Spanish drinks company Ambrosio Velasco to
Tate & Lyle is selling its EU sugar refining operations to American Sugar Refining, the largest cane sugar refiner in
Independent Scottish distiller, William Grant & Sons, has completed the acquisition of C&C’s spirits and liqueurs business for Eur300m. The
Atlantic Grupa, the largest food and healthcare company in Croatia, is acquiring Slovenian food manufacturer Droga Kolinska from energy, tourism
More than 3,000 cheese makers have registered their produce for this year’s International Cheese Awards, creating a world record for
Nestle Waters UK has teamed up with world famous Italian fashion house Missoni to design a limited edition bottle for
Molson Coors Brewing Company, the North American beer group, has launched the Coors Light brand in Russia. Coors Light in
Nestle Rossiya is investing SFr60m (Eur45m) in the construction of a greenfield factory in the Vyazniki district of Vladimir region
Nordmilch, Germany’s largest dairy group, is close to merging with fellow co-operative Humana Milchindustrie. The two German dairy co-operatives have
Ukrainian branded dairy company Ukrproduct Group has resumed hard cheese production at its Starokonstantinovskiy plant and will restart selling in
International bakery group Lantmannen Unibake has completed the takeover of UK’s leading supplier of sweet and savoury pastries and specialty
Kraft Foods is selling Cadbury’s E. Wedel-branded chocolate and sugar confectionery operations in Poland to Lotte Group for an undisclosed
A YouGov SixthSense report into the dairy market reveals that 1 in 3 adults in the UK are confused about
Hayden’s Bakeries, a subsidiary of Real Good Food Company, the UK bakery, ingredient and sugar group, will create up to
St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer, pub operator and drinks wholesaler, is continuing to increase sales of its cask
UK-based global healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline is planning to launch its Lucozade energy drink in the US, which is the world’s
Continuing progress in its international industrial markets and a generally increasing demand for milk have enabled Arla Foods to raise
Milk Link has increased profit before tax to £10.6m for the year ended April 3rd last from £0.5m in 2009,
US-based Newly Weds Foods, the producer of food coatings, seasonings and functional ingredients for the food processing and food service
Heineken has sold Waverley TBS, its loss-making UK wholesale drinks subsidiary, to private equity firm Mansfield Partners for an undisclosed
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling is purchasing all shares in Coca-Cola HBC Serbia that it does not currently own for Eur16.9m. Coca-Cola
In line with its international expansion strategy, Lantmannen Unibake, , which is one of Europe’s leading frozen bakery products suppliers,
UK turkey processor Bernard Matthews has reported a loss before tax, but after exceptional items, of £4m for the year
A YouGov SixthSense report into the UK drinks market has shown that 1 in 4 adults believe fizzy drinks contribute
Despite the challenging environment for the UK economy and the drinks industry, British regional brewer and pub operator Fuller Smith
Strong sales of Budweiser lager have prompted Anheuser-Busch InBev to defer the planned closure of the Stag Brewery at Mortlake
US-based natural and organic products company Hain Celestial Group has acquired Churchill Food Products, a manufacturer and distributor of food-to-go
Global food giant Danone is to merge its fresh dairy products business in the CIS area with Unimilk, Russia’s second
HJ Heinz is acquiring Foodstar, a leading manufacturer of soy sauces and fermented bean curd in China, from Transpac Industrial
Belgium-based Vandemoortele Group, which specialises in the production of frozen bakery products and margarines and fats, is acquiring the margarine
Austria’s largest and fourth biggest dairy groups, Berglandmilch and Tirol Milch respectively, are planning to merge. The deal is subject
Emmi has consolidated its position within the Swiss cheese market following approval of its proposed acquisition of Fromalp by the
Switzerland-based speciality bakery group Aryzta has made two strategic acquisitions to significantly strengthen its position in Europe, North America and
Dairy Crest has reduced its stake in its Irish dairy joint venture, Wexford Creamery, from 80% to 30%. Wexford Milk
Danone is acquiring Medical Nutrition USA for $ 62m in cash. MNI introduced the concept of liquid protein supplements for
Finnish dairy group Valio has officially opened a new Eur40m butter facility at its plant at Seinajoki. According to Valio,
Carlsberg is increasing its shareholding in Chongqing Brewery Co from 17.5% to 29.7%. The purchase price for the 12.25% stake
Darwin Private Equity has completed the acquisition of UK organic baby food business Plum Baby for £10m. Launched in 2006
R&R Ice Cream, with operations in the UK and Germany, is expanding its international business with the proposed acquisition of
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