Carlsberg Group plans to invest up to €100 million in the Kronenbourg brewery at Obernai in France – the Danish
- Next-generation spirits innovation to be shaped by premiumization, convenience, generational shifts, and AI, says new GlobalData study Spirits consumers are increasingly adopting a “drink less but drink better” outlook, as they seek products that offer superior craftsmanship, unique flavors, and premium ingredients. Premiumization, convenience, a generational shift...
- Irish Whiskey Association appoints master blender Helen Mulholland as its first woman chairperson The Irish Whiskey Association has announced that Helen Mulholland (pictured above), master blender with Sazerac Ireland, is now to lead the representative body for the all-island Irish whiskey industry. Ms...
- New figures reveal dramatic uplift in sales revenue for UK food manufacturers UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average...
- FSAI’S new five-year strategy to ensure continued trust in Ireland’s food systems The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published its new Strategy for 2025-2029, setting out an ambitious strategic roadmap to safeguard consumer health and assure continued trust in Ireland’s...
- Irish Distillers expands direct-to-consumer offering to new European markets Midleton Distillery Collection, Irish Distillers’ online shop, has announced the expansion of its direct-to-consumer offering to new European markets – Italy and Spain – to meet demand for its whiskey...
Farmer-owned Arla Foods is to build a ground breaking innovation centre in Nr. Vium, Denmark to unleash the wonders of
Despite an intensely competitive retail environment – with just 1.5 percentage points separating the market share of the three largest
Univar , a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,
Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation have closed a $7.15 billion deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged
Recognised as one of Ireland’s largest independent craft breweries, Rye River Brewing Company based in Celbridge, County Kildare, has won
A leading Irish gluten free food consultant has warned confusion over going free is creating problems for coeliacs! Derek Thompson,
Ecolean, a global producer of lightweight packaging solutions for liquid food, expands its business and acquires a 30,000 square meter
Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Clive Jones as President, Northern Europe. Clive Jones will be responsible for Mondelēz
New green recycling messaging on PET bottles heralds Harrogate Spring’s industry-leading switch to recycled content. All PET bottles of Harrogate
With its eye on serving the Asia Pacific market, Frutarom Health, is expanding the regional focus of NovaSOL® Curcumin, its turmeric
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is celebrating their 70th anniversary. Since introducing their first
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its formal investigation into the proposed merger between J Sainsbury and Asda
Cargill plans to invest $150 million to construct an HM pectin production facility in South America. HM pectin is a
Proseal has launched its first tray sealer since winning a Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018. The Proseal TTe is
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded GEA a letter of no objection (LONO) for its ABF 1.2
Online shopping is nearly universal in Germany, according to new research from Mintel. Over nine in ten (92%) German internet
A new ‘Digital School of Food’ has been launched, aimed at enabling food start-ups to grow and succeed. An initiative
ULMA Packaging UK has appointed James Couldwell as Business Manager for the South of England, following two years of service
The UK organic certification body OF&G has warned that a no-deal Brexit risks the continuation of organic food exports to
The Food and Drink Federation, which represents the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector, has responded to the publication by the Government
The Coca-Cola range, including Coca-Cola Original Taste and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, has a brand-new look in the UK. The newly
Danish Crown has announced that its target for savings in procurement has been raised, a number of administrative functions are
Mondelēz International has reported important progress against its 2020 impact goals in its 2017 Impact For Growth Progress Report. The report details
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, plans to open the industry’s only premix
More than half of consumers in the UK and a third in the US are in favour of a tax
The growth of branded products has outstripped that of own-label lines for the first time since May 2015 according to
Royal FrieslandCampina has taken over the activities of Best Cheese Holland, including its brands Parrano and Tjiezi. The move by
Making natural ingredients and authentic taste a key focus for current and future developments, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA, one
The iba.SPEAKERS CORNER at iba from 15 to 20 September is a new platform to exchange multidisciplinary knowledge. Current and
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire SodaStream International, the international producer of home carbonation systems, for $3.2 billion. The transaction will
As a key component of its Engage 2022 strategic growth plan, Aurivo, the agri business headquartered in the north-west of
Archer Daniels Midland Company has successfully completed its acquisition of Probiotics International – known under its umbrella brand Protexin –
Launched in 2017, Iconic Biscuits was developed to fill the need for a locally produced, Northern Ireland biscuit in the
Coca-Cola is taking a minority ownership stake in BODYARMOR, a fast-growing line of premium sports performance and hydration beverages. Through
July’s heatwave was good news for Britain’s pubs but heaped more pressure on the country’s restaurant chains, latest figures from
Arla Foods Ingredients is launching one of the world’s fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes. Traditionally, cream cheese-making is a complex procedure
Leading carton manufacturer, Qualvis, has recently produced a full packaging rebrand for artisan baker, Thomas Fudge’s. Covering their full sweet
Valeo Foods Group, the acquisitive Irish and international food business, is reported to have purchased Tangerine Confectionery of the UK
Constellation Brands, the North American and international alcoholic drinks group, is investing US$4 billion (C$5 billion) to increase its stake
With the hot summer months in full swing, beer lovers are reaching for their favorite cold brews to beat the
Carlsberg Group has increased operating profit organically by 14.2% in the first half of 2018 with all three of its
Aimia Foods is introducing to the market ‘Levi Roots Caribbean Snack Pots’, a range of On the Go Instant Snack
The National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition 2018, Ireland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing,
Ronald Kers, the new chief executive of 2 Sisters Food Group, has spelled out his vision for the future of
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
Carlsberg Group has increased its ownership in the Cambodian brewer Cambrew from 50% to 75%. Cambrew is among the largest
Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition and consumer foods group, has reported a solid underlying business performance for the
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, along with US dairy co-operatives – Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers –