The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks to 27 January 2019 show the sector remains in growth – up 1.7% compared to this time
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Germany-based Nordzucker, which is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe, is acquiring a 70% majority stake in Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar producer. The deal will allow Nordzucker
As the IQF vegetable market moves towards stand-up pouches, ILAPAK is at the ready with a new generation of versatile bag makers that can switch seamlessly between films and formats,
The Irish grocery market followed up a record-breaking festive period by posting year-on-year sales growth of 3.4% during the 12 weeks to 27 January. Despite shoppers tightening the purse strings,
Social media has changed the way we eat and drink with consumers expecting every dish and beverage to be #Instaworthy. As part of its identification of future beverage trends, Kerry
Refresco has acquired Cott Corporation’s concentrate manufacturing business in Columbus, Georgia – Cott Beverages LLC for US$50 billion. Cott Beverages LLC is a leading developer and manufacturer of soft drink
Arla Foods, the farmer-owned cooperative, has won the Award for Innovation at the 2019 Cream Awards, for its innovative new Arla UK 360 programme to ensure sustainable production of dairy. Launched in
US-based Tyson Foods, which is one of the world’s largest food companies and a global leader in protein, has agreed to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF, the
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has successfully registered ‘Irish whiskey’ as a certification mark in Australia. This registration provides legal protection for Irish whiskey in Australia for the first time.
With consumer demand for fair trade, sustainable and organic products growing fast, Frutarom Natural Solutions, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), has received organic certification for its natural
Unilever has acquired graze, the UK’s leading healthy snacking brand, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008, graze produces a range of snacking nuts, seeds, trail mixes and snack bars,
Burton’s Biscuit Company, which bakes some of the UK’s best loved biscuits brands including Jammie Dodger, Maryland Cookie and Wagon Wheel, has completed the acquisition of premium sweet and savoury
Investors and consultants alike are full of excitement about the success potential of start-ups. Phrases like “there’s never been a better time to launch a start-up” pop up frequently. “But
Stock Spirits Group is acquiring Distillerie Franciacorta, one of the leading Italian producers of grappa, liqueurs and Franciacorta – a premium Italian sparkling wine that is produced solely in the
The Coca-Cola Company has completed the conversion of its minority investment to full ownership of Nigeria-based Chi, Africa’s leading producer of juice and value-added dairy beverages. Founded in Lagos in
In September 2018, GEA secured an order from the Shijiazhuang Junlebao Dairy Co in China to supply the country’s largest spray dryer for the manufacture of infant milk formula (IMF),
Solutions to help fruit growers and processors deal with some of the sector’s latest global packing challenges will be the theme of the Proseal stand at Fruit Logistica 2019. Major
Growing demand for functional packaging of fresh produce that is suited for automation has prompted StePac to tailor its branded range of Xtend® Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging solutions to be
Dole Food Company, having received approval from the European Commission, has completed the sale of Saba Fresh Cuts and Saba Fresh Cuts to BAMA International. Saba Fresh Cuts, with a
Acrylamide is fast becoming a big concern for the food industry, due to the growing body of evidence of its role as a potential carcinogen. Acryleast™ is a new fully
The latest successful tender sale of skimmed milk powder public stocks means that 99% of the total stocks bought and managed by the European Commission have now been sold. The
Despite volatile market conditions, Unilever has reported continued profitable growth for its 2018 financial year. Underlying sales, excluding the spreads business that was sold last July, rose 3.1% to Eur49.6
Nestlé has inaugurated its new Bonjorno coffee factory in Egypt, with an investment of SFr13.9 million (€12.3 million).The new 12,740 sq m
HKScan has landed an important contract with the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. With its Omega-3 Pork® quality products HKScan is
The demand to live a healthier lifestyle is increasing, yet 4 in 5 people across Northern Europe do not know
The high speed and low maintenance of three Proseal GT1s tray sealers are providing Heck Foods with increased efficiency in
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €40 million loan to Sodiaal, the leading dairy co-operative in France and
Unilever has unveiled reusable packaging innovations across nine of its brands, including four new product formats. The new products will
Although the EU’s system for protecting consumers from chemical hazards in food is soundly based and respected worldwide, it is
Fuller, Smith & Turner, the UK brewing, pub and hotel group, has agreed to sell its entire beer business to
Tim Brett (pictured), President of Coca-Cola Western Europe, has been elected President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the industry association
FrieslandCampina has opened a new distribution centre at Meppel in The Netherlands. The facility will store and transfer dairy products
Lactalis Group is expanding its presence in India and Egypt with two acquisitions. In India, the French dairy group is
Fazer is investing €40 million in a new production facility at Lahti in Finland. The investment, which will take place
Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print will return to Birmingham’s NEC, for the 14th edition of the show, on 27 &
Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies, is exploring strategic alternatives for its Italian frozen pasta business,
Nestlé has opened its first Research and Development Centre in Ireland at its existing manufacturing facility at Askeaton in County
Highland Spring, the UK’s largest supplier and producer of natural source bottled water, has responded to popular demand by making
Royal A-ware, a leading global cheese and dairy producer in The Netherlands, and Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s largest dairy processor, plan
Archer Daniels Midland Company has announced a long term partnership with General Starch Limited (GSL), a leading tapioca starch producer
Louis Dreyfus Company, a leading international merchant and processor of agricultural goods, has announced its decision to exit its dairy
Japan-based Suntory Beverage & Food is investing £13 million in its UK-based subsidiary Lucozade Ribena Suntory to install a new,
Tetra Pak is to become the first company in the food and beverage carton industry to offer full-colour digital printing
Yofix Probiotics, the winner of PepsiCo’s European Nutrition Greenhouse Programme 2018, has launched its first dairy-free, soy-free yogurt alternative line
Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled an evolution of its iconic bottle
Müller, Britain’s leading producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients, is rolling out a new
The Irish grocery market grew by an impressive 3.0% over the 12 weeks to 30 December, ensuring a record festive
Scotland’s premier awards for the food & drink industry is back for 2019 and is looking to celebrate the leading
As Arla Foods continues its pursuit to become one of the leading dairy innovators in the world, it is taking
Okla, the leading branded consumer goods company in the Nordic region, has purchased the Pama brand, a local brand offering
Label&Print, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2019, will offer visitors an exclusive look at the
PepsiCo’s board of directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta as the company’s Chairman, succeeding Indra K. Nooyi who announced in
Despite a year of unprecedented global volatility, involving political uncertainty, extreme weather events and continuing currency fluctuations impacting competitiveness, the
Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer, Iceland and Innocent Drinks are just some of the major names taking to the stage as
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