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Cargill has agreed to acquire Konspol, one of Poland’s leading value-added food companies, providing an array of products in the
Scottish beer brand ‘Brewgooder’ has secured a new UK listing with Tesco that will significantly advance its mission to bring
Bunge Loders Croklaan is launching Delica Pro Gold, its new, next-gen liquid margarine. The plant-based, clean-label margarine has been developed for
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Lactalis Group, the international dairy group based in Laval, France, is acquiring the Nutritional business of Aspen Pharmacare for €739.8
Thatchers Cider, the family owned English cider producer, is to invest £14 million in a new cider mill at its
Premier League and Coca-Cola Great Britain have announced a new three-and-a-half-year partnership, starting in January 2019. It is the first
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced the completion of several expansion investments
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based leading specialist international food packing business, has reported a 25.0% increase in turnover to £863.6
The Lakes Distillery, a leading English single malt whisky distillery, is exploring the possibility of seeking admission of its shares
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GEA will highlight its innovative process and technology solutions for the bakery and pasta processing industries at iba 2018, the
A YouGov poll has found that one in five of UK adults are drinking above the Chief Medical Officer’s low
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Frutarom Industries of Israel by International Flavors
The legendary Baci Perugina is the latest sweet treat to be wrapped in Ruby chocolate, following the introduction of KitKat Ruby earlier this year
Spreafico Automation keeps growing, confirming its leadership position in the designing, building and marketing of automated machines and technologies for
AMP Automation designs and builds flexible automation solutions for multipack products, from complete bespoke systems to off the shelf equipment.
Wessanen, a leader in the European market for healthy and sustainable food, has acquired Abbot Kinney’s, a fast growing innovation
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of PAM Group (Pret A Manger) of the
In February, Lidl Ireland called out to Irish suppliers nationwide to enter products into their Supplier Development Programme, Kick Start. This programme,
The UK-based malt and malted ingredients manufacturer, Muntons, has appointed Steve Miller to the position of Production Director. With over
Bakkavor Group, the leading provider of fresh prepared food, has acquired Haydens Bakery from Real Good Food for a consideration
Edrington has expanded its portfolio of premium spirits into the American whiskey category by forming a strategic partnership with Wyoming
Nespresso has announced a long-term investment plan to help revive Zimbabwe’s coffee industry and stimulate the rural economy. The company
Infant formula is perhaps one of the most highly regulated foodstuffs in the world, so checking the exact composition is
Carlsberg has announced a series of ground-breaking innovations including its new Snap Pack, which is set to reduce plastic waste
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD (pictured) has identified three key areas the Irish Government
Dairygold Food Ingredients was crowned company of the year at the 2018 Food & Drink Business Awards. The event, which
Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA, one of the leading suppliers of flavours, botanical extracts and ingredient specialities, has introduced its
Campbell Soup Company has announced a series of significant actions it is taking as part of its strategy and portfolio
The EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme has resumed with the school year in the participating countries. Aimed at
Bakkafrost has underlined the growing importance to the UK market of its expanding salmon farming operation, the largest in the
Ahead of European legislation, Bunge Loders Croklaan, a leading global producer of sustainable premium quality vegetable oils and fats, can now
Agrial, the French farming, food and beverage co-operative, is continuing to pursuing its international development with the acquisition of Aston
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK speciality bakery manufacturer of cake, bread and morning goods for both the retail and
A research team from Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin has found that Irish heather honey is quite literally
The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to acquire Costa, which was founded in London in 1971 and has grown to become
Despite globally challenging market conditions including the impact of a continued weak pound and changes in fat and protein prices,
Slane Distillery, the recently-opened whiskey distillery located on the historic grounds of Slane Castle in the Boyne Valley, has celebrated
Leading label manufacturer, Source Labels, has utilised UtroqueTM system to slash functional confectionery brand BLOCKHEAD’s label backing requirements in half. Source
The UK’s hottest topic – plastics in packaging, is set to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations, Luxury Packaging and
Pernod Ricard achieved sales of €8.99 billion for its 2018 financial year, after accelerating its organic sales growth to 6.0%
Tulip, a UK subsidiary of Danish Crown, has invested over £1 million in a new mincing line at its factory
BIM, Ireland’s seafood development agency, has announced its plan to support a global Accelerator Programme for Aquaculture to help position Ireland
The Sidel StarLite™ family of bottle base solutions is expanding through the StarLite UltraLight for carbonated soft drinks (CSD). As
Emmi generated sales of SFr1.675 billion in the first half of 2018 – an increase of 4.7 % (2.4% in organic
Jeanette Hauan Fladby (pictured) has been appointed new Executive Vice President at Orkla in charge of the Orkla Confectionery &
Scotch whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & Co has announced that its new distillery in Glasgow is to be named the
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