AGRANA, the fruit, starch and sugar company, has laid the foundation for a second wheat starch plant at its biorefinery
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Kerry, the Taste and Nutrition company, as part of its ambition to become a market leader in the supply of
As the Sugar Tax launches, Biochemist Steve Pearce and the team at Omega Ingredients are moving the front line of
Leading carton manufacturer, Qualvis Print & Packaging, has produced distinctive new gift packaging for Oxfordshire-based craft gin micro-distillery, Twisting Spirits. The
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods has launched an internal transformation programme called ‘Calcium’, which is set to deliver more than
The Board of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as Chief Executive Designate. John
UK-based soft drink group Nichols has unveiled a £4.5 million investment at its site in Ross-on-Wye (Vimto Ross). The newly-designed
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has welcomed the granting of access for Irish beef to China. Ireland is the first
Leading Nordic food group HKScan has newly launched pork exports to China from its Forssa production unit. Within the first year
English independent craft beer company, The Five Points Brewing Company, has smashed its crowdfunding target of £750,000 with a week
The Great British Exchange has launched a gin buying service to help retail and hospitality buyers meet customer expectations for
The European Commission has concluded that Ireland’s sugar sweetened drinks tax does not involve State aid. In particular, the Commission
Building on the strength of its leadership team, pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company with operations in 130 countries across
To meet growing consumer demand, Mondelēz International has inaugurated its newest ‘Factory of the Future’ in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Musgrave Group, Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale company, has announced an export deal worth €5 million with Alosra, the Kingdom
ARYZTA has appointed Gregory Sklikas as CEO Europe as a sucessor to Dermot Murphy, who has decided to step down
Frutarom Food Protection Solutions is offering its all-natural, high-antioxidant solution for reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods, decreasing oxidation and extending
The opening of the first legal distillery on the island of Raasay was the latest in a series of projects
SICK has launched the LabelChecker, an ‘off-the-shelf’ label inspection solution with the ability to read and verify text, numbers, bar
A food service delivery operation supplying fresh milk and other products to 3,000 non-residential customers in England and Wales which
Following a hugely successful year in 2017, healthy snacking favourite Ryvita is kicking off 2018 with not only a brand new campaign
Campari Group has launched its new super-premium Italian gin, O’ndina, in the UK. The UK is the first market to
Nestlé UK is introducing a Ruby chocolate version of its iconic four finger KITKAT. Consumers in the UK will be
It’s one of the world’s favourite food exports and it’s important to keep the whisky flowing at all times. As
Vion, the international meat group, has appointed Ronald Lotgerink as its new CEO with effect from 1 September. Ronald Lotgerink
Harrogate Water has announced another year of record sales with growth of 24 per cent – almost four times higher
Innovation in the drinks sector and a reduction in the amount of trade promotions has seen Alcohol retain its place
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 25 March 2018, show
Once trays have been filled with product, poultry processors will often be faced with how to transport them to packaging
The UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, Foodex 2018 is set to
Tetra Pak has launched a suite of new packaging material effects, known as Tetra Pak® Artistry, to help food and beverage
Marketplace 2018, a week-long business development event aimed at building new trade relationships with retailers, foodservice and ingredient buyers and
Spanish multinational Deoleo, the world’s top selling olive oil bottler and processing company, has announced investments of €50 million to drive its
Demand for convenience and food and drink ‘on-the-go’ is helping to drive sales of snacking products, particularly crisps and salty snacks,
Irish gin producers want to treble sales by 2022, with the aim to sell 5 million bottles or 400,000 9-litre
Consumer and retailer pressure is mounting to clear up label declarations and to embrace new diet trends. Ulrick & Short’s Clean
By Shan Zhan, Global Business Manager for Food & Beverage within the ABB Control Technologies business unit In summer 2017, 15
The latest grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks to 25 March 2018, show that grocery sales have increased
With consumer awareness of functional nutrition higher than ever, and science and technology driving exciting new innovations, the future for
NZMP, the global dairy ingredients brand of New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra, has released a list of the top five
The 900g Euro Squeeze multilayer polypropylene bottle from RPC Corby has been selected by leading Greek food manufacturer Provil for
An innovative machinery scrappage incentive has been launched by SF Engineering supported by their strategic partner Marelec Food Technologies. Like
Premier Foods has launched a range of indulgent Cadbury Heroes Cupcakes, taking the Heroes brand into the cake market for
ABP Food Group’s Renewables Division, Olleco, has announced the acquisition of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at Westcott Park, Buckinghamshire
Irish distiller Teeling Whiskey has taken the top prize in four categories at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards. Teeling Whiskey’s
A new clinical study has confirmed the positive effects of Lipogen PMS™, a natural phospholipid formulation, in treating and relieving
Intersnack, the savoury snack producer and owner of well known brands including McCoys, Hula Hoops and KP nuts, has selected Infor for
Nestlé UK and Ireland has unveiled Milkybar Wowsomes, the first chocolate bar in the world to use Nestlé’s innovative sugar
2 Sisters Food Group has published its Gender Pay Gap report and unveiled a series of initiatives to improve diversity,
Great taste perception, sustained frying colour and reduced heat deterioration are among the benefits of a new ‘alternative’ cooking oil,