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Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has reported a 4.2% increase in revenue from continuing
Dutch impact organization Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have forged a strategic partnership to end
Global sales of premium bottled water reached US$16.5 billion at consumer prices in 2017, 48% more than five years ago,
Europe’s beer production rose to an eight-year high in 2017 bolstered by record exports, a rise in micro-breweries and increased
PepsiCo has completed its $3.2 billion acquisition of SodaStream International, the international producer of home carbonation systems. SodaStream is the
India and China will host the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summits in 2022 and 2023 respectively in their capitals. Both
The negotiators of the Council and the European Parliament with the presence of the European Commission have reached a political
Cargill has acquired Campollo, one of Colombia’s leading producers of chicken and protein products, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition
According to a new study by Carlsberg UK, consumers across the UK believe that low or no alcohol beer is
Tate & Lyle, a leading global food and beverage ingredients and solutions provider, is introducing two new no-calorie sweeteners extracted
To present the highest quality asparagus and artichoke in a variety of dressings, Bonduelle has turned to Ardagh Group to
Unilever has agreed to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in India, Bangladesh and 20
Nestlé Health Science has inaugurated its new Nestlé Product Technology Center at Bridgewater, New Jersey in the USA. The event
Chr. Hansen has launched a vibrant, minimally processed red vegetable juice with unique colouring benefits. Red is a key shade
Loma Systems®, a leading manufacturer of high performance metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray inspection equipment for the global food industry, has
Britvic, the UK-based soft drinks group, has reported a 5.1% increase in revenue to £1.504 billion for the 52 weeks
William Jackson Food Group, a UK-based a sixth-generation family business, has acquired premium ingredients brand Belazu for an undisclosed sum.
PepsiCo has announced it will trial interpretative colour-coded labelling for both beverages and foods in many EU markets, using the
Compact design, short delivery times, quick set-up and commissioning – this is what the new lightline machine series from Gerhard
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub group, has reported a 1.9% increase in revenue to £1.051 billion and a
Unilever has announced that CEO Paul Polman has decided to retire from the company. Alan Jope (pictured above), currently President,
A new service from the world’s largest glass packaging container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (OI) has been named the most ‘Promising Launch’
Flowcrete UK has won the Large Industrial Project of the Year and Large Commercial Project of the Year categories at
Scottish distiller Edrington has agreed to sell is Cutty Sark Scotch whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, the second largest spirits
Ricarda Demarmels is to be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Emmi Group, the Swiss and international dairy
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets, has reconfirmed Barentz as the preferred distribution
Tray sealing specialist Proseal has expanded its business in the US with the opening of a new production facility. The
Cranswick, the UK-based supplier of premium, fresh and added value food products, has posted a 0.6% increase in revenue to
Greencore Group, the Irish and UK convenience food business, has completed the sale of its entire US business to Hearthside
Speciality food ingredient supplier, Carbery, is launching a range of fermented dairy ingredients that deliver a unique combination of high
Ever since Mondi scooped up Turkish flexible packaging manufacturer Kalenobel via a July 2016 acquisition, it has eyed the ice
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported a 2% rise in EBITDA to £38.2 million and a 6% jump in revenue
Blackwater Distillery has become the 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery on the island of Ireland. The new distillery at Ballyduff, near
The European Commission has adopted its report on the development of plant proteins in the European Union. The report reviews
NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and label management systems, has launched the world’s first public cloud
Much of Danish Crown’s business is performing well but, as a result of continued losses in the UK company Tulip,
Nespresso has announced a SFr43 million (€38 million) investment in the creation of two new production lines at its factory
Nine of Ireland’s leading agricultural processing and food businesses have come together to make the plastic packaging in their respective
Historic Port brand Dow’s is relaunching its range of Aged Tawnies in a bid to attract a younger audience, with
Orkla, a leading supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the consumer, out-of-home and bakery markets in the
Marston’s, the UK pub operator and brewer, has reported record revenue and underlying profit before tax growth for the 52
Manufacturing excellence, teamwork and professionalism are set to be celebrated and acknowledged at the upcoming IMR Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Over 300 leading suppliers are already signed up for Packaging Innovations 2019, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28
Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, has completed its $350 million acquisition of SlimFast and other brands. SlimFast is a
Salt of the Earth has announced new, exclusive distribution agreements for Australia, Poland, South Africa, and Thailand of its clean-labelMediterranean
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Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has released its first ever global advertising campaign for The Macallan brand, the leading
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced three forward-looking trends which will lead the momentum of global food and drink
As Brexit continues to dominate the headlines, debate rages on about the implications of a hard border in Ireland. The
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