The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its formal investigation into the proposed merger between J Sainsbury and Asda Group. Since the announcement of the merger on 30 April,
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Proseal has launched its first tray sealer since winning a Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018. The Proseal TTe is a small, compact and robust tray sealer ideal for low-volume
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded GEA a letter of no objection (LONO) for its ABF 1.2 technology, an integrated blowing, filling and capping solution featuring a
Online shopping is nearly universal in Germany, according to new research from Mintel. Over nine in ten (92%) German internet users have made an online purchase in the past 12
A new ‘Digital School of Food’ has been launched, aimed at enabling food start-ups to grow and succeed. An initiative of the Dublin Food Chain and the Local Enterprise Offices
The UK organic certification body OF&G has warned that a no-deal Brexit risks the continuation of organic food exports to the EU relying on interim reciprocal and discretionary trading arrangements.
Mondelēz International has reported important progress against its 2020 impact goals in its 2017 Impact For Growth Progress Report. The report details progress against sustainable agriculture and environmental footprint goals, as well
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, plans to open the industry’s only premix manufacturing facility built exclusively for the maternal and infant nutrition
More than half of consumers in the UK and a third in the US are in favour of a tax on all plastic packaging on food products, new research has
The growth of branded products has outstripped that of own-label lines for the first time since May 2015 according to the latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published
Royal FrieslandCampina has taken over the activities of Best Cheese Holland, including its brands Parrano and Tjiezi. The move by FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy is in response to the growing consumer
Making natural ingredients and authentic taste a key focus for current and future developments, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA, one of the leading suppliers of flavours, botanical extracts and ingredient
The iba.SPEAKERS CORNER at iba from 15 to 20 September is a new platform to exchange multidisciplinary knowledge. Current and upcoming trends and challenges will be discussed during lectures and
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire SodaStream International, the international producer of home carbonation systems, for $3.2 billion. The transaction will be funded with PepsiCo’s cash on hand. The acquisition has
As a key component of its Engage 2022 strategic growth plan, Aurivo, the agri business headquartered in the north-west of Ireland, has announced a €48 million investment plan for the
Archer Daniels Midland Company has successfully completed its acquisition of Probiotics International – known under its umbrella brand Protexin – a UK-based manufacturer of innovative research-based, natural healthcare and probiotic
Launched in 2017, Iconic Biscuits was developed to fill the need for a locally produced, Northern Ireland biscuit in the international gift market. This year, they have a new range
Arla Foods Ingredients is launching one of the world’s fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes. Traditionally, cream cheese-making is a complex procedure that can take up to 20 hours and generates significant
Leading carton manufacturer, Qualvis, has recently produced a full packaging rebrand for artisan baker, Thomas Fudge’s. Covering their full sweet and savoury biscuit line-up of 7 packs, together with a
Valeo Foods Group, the acquisitive Irish and international food business, is reported to have purchased Tangerine Confectionery of the UK for £100 million (€112 million) from Blackstone Group. The deal
Constellation Brands, the North American and international alcoholic drinks group, is investing US$4 billion (C$5 billion) to increase its stake in Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading diversified cannabis company, to
Aimia Foods is introducing to the market ‘Levi Roots Caribbean Snack Pots’, a range of On the Go Instant Snack Pots, that consumers simply add hot water to and stir
The National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2018, Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing,
General Mills is launching new lines across both its Fibre One and Nature Valley portfolios, as it reveals its snacking
Lorien Engineering Solutions, a division of GP Strategies, is working with soft drinks provider Britvic to help install new state-of-the-art
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, along with US dairy co-operatives – Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers –
Synergy Flavours, leading global flavour expert, has launched its newly developed Ruby Chocolate flavour to add to its wide range
These days, more and more skin packs are conquering the retail shelves around the world. The advantages of the skin
Two years ago St Peter’s Brewery launched Without®, the world’s first 0.0% alcohol craft beer, which provided a huge sales
Dessert-inspired treats, iced drinks, premium ingredients and unexpected flavours will be prominent on beverage menus across Europe this Christmas, according
Further underlining its commitment to Industry 4.0 readiness for improved manufacturing efficiencies, Macsa ID UK Ltd – a newly established division
ABP Ireland has been awarded a total of 17 stars at the prestigious annual Great Taste 2018 Awards in London,
Tesa, a global market leader in adhesive tapes, has introduced a new double-sided tape especially designed for reclosure on tape
PepsiCo’s board of directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta to succeed Indra Nooyi as chief executive officer. Indra Nooyi will
Irish dairy processor Carbery Group achieved great success at the world renowned International Cheese Awards which took place recently in
The PPMA Show 2018, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 25 to 27 September, has unveiled a
The latest Irish grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 15 July 2018, show sales
As part of Hi Europe & Ni 2018, trade show organizer UBM will showcase some of the most promising start-ups
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced VERYX® digital sorters for fresh-cut leafy greens. VERYX
Crust & Crumb, the manufacturers of chilled pizzas, pizza bases and flat breads, has announced plans to build a new,
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), a global leader at the forefront of scientific analysis, consultancy, product development and training, has established
A system is now available from Interfood Technology which offers a wide range of cooking methods for many different applications,
Kepak Group has agreed to acquire the UK business and assets of 2 Sisters Red Meat (incorporating St Merryn Foods
A new study by Action on Sugar at Queen Mary University of London, published by the journal BMJ Open,1 has investigated
Food waste is an issue that affects everyone, whether at home or at work. It is also a particular concern
Nick Vermont, regional chief executive of McCain GB & Ireland, will retire in September after 35 years with the business.
Europeans continue to eat food that is largely free of pesticide residues or which contains levels of residues within legal
Diageo has reported a 3.7% increase in operating profit pre-exceptionals to £3.819 billion on sales up 0.9% to £12.163 billion
The Pearse Lyons Distillery is celebrating the general release of the exclusive Pearse 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The single malt carries the first
Only 0.5% of food product launches achieve success in the marketplace. For food companies to beat those odds, real innovation
Manufacturers in the growing ready meals sector are facing increasing challenges regarding the labelling and coding of convenience food products.
Quorn Foods, a global market leader in healthy, sustainable protein, has reported like-for-like sales totalling £112 million for the first
Nestlé has reported a 2.3% increase in total sales to SFr43.9 billion (€37.8 billion) and 19.0% jump in net profit
Consumer demand in the cheese snack category is shifting towards craft and artisan products that are closely linked to real