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The latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs show that British gin sales abroad, in 2018, were worth £612 million
PepsiCo has reported a 2% increase in net net revenue to $64.66 billion and a 2% drop in operating profit
Kerry Group, the global taste, nutrition and consumer foods business, has reported a 3.1% increase in revenue to €6.6 billion
Premier Foods has decided not to proceed with the potential disposal of its Ambrosia brand. A number of parties expressed
Heineken achieved organic net revenue growth of 6.1% to €22.471 billion in 2018, with a 4.0% increase in total consolidated
Nestlé has reported a 2.1% increase in sales to SFr91.4 billion (€80.6 billion) for 2018 with organic growth of 3%
Maternal nutrition is a hot new opportunity in emerging markets, according to the latest report from food and drink experts,
Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019 returns to Birmingham’s NEC later this month with its most innovative show to date.
Müller Milk & Ingredients, Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh and flavoured milk, cream, butter and ingredients,
Coca-Cola European Partners has reported its fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and announced plans to trade on the London
In line with its strategy to create added value and develop its branded business, DMK Group, Germany’s largest dairy co-operative,
Official figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed a strong year for Scotch whisky exports in 2018, with
Kerrygold, Ireland’s iconic dairy brand and one of the country’s most successful food exports globally, is placing Irish farming families
Many new and exciting products are set to launch during the 21st International Food & Drink Event [IFE] 2019, taking place
Diageo has announced that plans have been formally submitted for the flagship Johnnie Walker visitor centre in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh
Carlsberg Group has unveiled a new Carlsberg Danish Pilsner as part of a bold strategy to revitalise its flagship beer
Largo Foods, Ireland’s leading snack food manufacturer, has announced its name change to Tayto Snacks, reflecting the strength, longevity, and recognition of
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks to 27 January 2019 show the sector
Germany-based Nordzucker, which is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe, is acquiring a 70% majority stake in Mackay
As the IQF vegetable market moves towards stand-up pouches, ILAPAK is at the ready with a new generation of versatile
Sales of beer in 2018 were up 2.6% on 2017, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the
The Irish grocery market followed up a record-breaking festive period by posting year-on-year sales growth of 3.4% during the 12
Social media has changed the way we eat and drink with consumers expecting every dish and beverage to be #Instaworthy.
Refresco has acquired Cott Corporation’s concentrate manufacturing business in Columbus, Georgia – Cott Beverages LLC for US$50 billion. Cott Beverages
Carlsberg Group has reported a 3% rise in net revenue to DKr62.50 billion (€8.37 billion) for 2018 with organic growth
Arla Foods, the farmer-owned cooperative, has won the Award for Innovation at the 2019 Cream Awards, for its innovative new Arla
US-based Tyson Foods, which is one of the world’s largest food companies and a global leader in protein, has agreed
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has successfully registered ‘Irish whiskey’ as a certification mark in Australia. This registration provides legal
With consumer demand for fair trade, sustainable and organic products growing fast, Frutarom Natural Solutions, a division of International Flavors
Unilever has acquired graze, the UK’s leading healthy snacking brand, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008, graze produces a
Burton’s Biscuit Company, which bakes some of the UK’s best loved biscuits brands including Jammie Dodger, Maryland Cookie and Wagon
Investors and consultants alike are full of excitement about the success potential of start-ups. Phrases like “there’s never been a
Stock Spirits Group is acquiring Distillerie Franciacorta, one of the leading Italian producers of grappa, liqueurs and Franciacorta – a
McCormick & Company, the US-based ingredients specialist, and IT giant IBM have announced their ongoing research collaboration to pioneer the
Experts from some of the world’s biggest brands, including Marks & Spencer, Pepsi Lipton and Church & Dwight Co, together
The Coca-Cola Company has completed the conversion of its minority investment to full ownership of Nigeria-based Chi, Africa’s leading producer
In September 2018, GEA secured an order from the Shijiazhuang Junlebao Dairy Co in China to supply the country’s largest
Solutions to help fruit growers and processors deal with some of the sector’s latest global packing challenges will be the
Growing demand for functional packaging of fresh produce that is suited for automation has prompted StePac to tailor its branded
Dole Food Company, having received approval from the European Commission, has completed the sale of Saba Fresh Cuts and Saba
Acrylamide is fast becoming a big concern for the food industry, due to the growing body of evidence of its
The latest successful tender sale of skimmed milk powder public stocks means that 99% of the total stocks bought and
Despite volatile market conditions, Unilever has reported continued profitable growth for its 2018 financial year. Underlying sales, excluding the spreads
2 Sisters Food Group has completed the sale of its sandwich business to Samworth Brothers, the UK-based family owned group
Mondelēz International has reported a 0.2% rise in net revenue to $25.938 billion for 2018 despite the impact of currency
Müller Corner Lactose Free[1], the dairy company’s first step into the lactose free sector has been crowned Product of the
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
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