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- 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...
Family-owned Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is expanding its portfolio of premium spirits with a
Tesco has announced changes to simplify its operational structures to improve efficiency and give line managers clearer accountability for colleague
UK consumers think that information about diet and health is confusing, and they would rather believe the internet than a
Packo Pumps in Belgium and Daniatech in Denmark have bundled their expertise in pump manufacturing and mixing and have set
Serac has accomplished its objective to combine its PET linear blower (SBL) with its rotary weight filling machine in a
Spanish food group Ebro has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Bertagni 1882, the Italian premium fresh pasta producer,
A Yorkshire-based gin and whisky distillery is one of only three in England to be run solely on green energy. As
Dairy Day, a Watford-based specialist in artisan cheeses, has reported a significant increase in production since replacing a manual packing
WaveGrip, manufacturer of innovative beverage multi-packaging solutions, has launched a dedicated machine manufacturing and engineering support service. Combining all WaveGrip
Riggs Autopack is a British manufacturer of high quality depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps and automatic conveyor filling lines.
Sysco Corporation is to acquire Kent Frozen Foods, a successful UK-based food service distributor with revenue in the year ended
Nestlé has announced that it proposes Pablo Isla, Chief Executive Officer of Inditex; Kasper Rorsted, Chief Executive Officer of adidas; and Kimberly A.
The European Commission has launched the calls for proposals for programmes to promote European agricultural products throughout the world and
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it is fundamentally reshaping its approach to packaging, with a global goal to help collect and
Two world leaders in their respective fields have combined their expertise to create Europe’s first bona fide antimicrobial nitrile gloves. Unigloves
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, with operations in
Müller, Britain’s biggest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, butter, yogurt, desserts and dairy ingredients, has announced a
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product from The Netherlands to the quality register of Traditional
Firmenich has established an exclusive partnership with Blue Marble Biomaterials, a leading US biotechnology company specialized in natural and sustainable ingredients.
Tetra Pak has pledged to support the European Commission’s Plastics Strategy, announced as part of the EU Action Plan for
UK-based Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen food producer, has agreed to acquire the Goodfella’s Pizza business of Green Isle Foods
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has in principle accepted the remedy proposed by Refresco regarding the acquisition of
Dairy Crest has appointed Tom Atherton as Deputy Chief Executive with immediate effect. He retains his responsibilities as Group Finance
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, has been adopted. It is a part of the transition towards a more circular
Nestlé has agreed to sell its US confectionery business to Ferrero, the third-largest company in the global chocolate confectionery market,
Asahi UK, the UK subsidiary of Asahi Europe, is boosting its strong portfolio of beer brands by re-launching Asahi Super
Arjuna Naturals Extracts has launched its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation, hydrolytic rancidity and extending the frying
Alison Handling Services (AHS), Europe’s largest stockist of plastic containers and boxes, has introduced a new bread basket dolly designed
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 31 December 2017, reveal
Britvic has launched ‘A Healthier Everyday’, its new sustainable business programme which builds on its commitment to: help consumers make
Bayn Europe AB has signed a joint venture agreement with real estate development company HuaHe International Asset Management to introduce
Ishida X-ray inspection technology is helping to maintain the premium quality reputation of one of Russia’s most popular traditional snack
As the UK Government aims to eliminate avoidable waste with the announcement of its 25-Year Environmental Plan, Mintel research reveals
The IWSR, the leading provider of data and analysis on the global beverage alcohol market, has released initial 2017 category
EFSA’s experts have used an updated scientific approach to reassess the possible long-term adverse effects of the food processing contaminant
Advanced Dynamics Ltd, one of the UK’s leading packaging and labelling equipment suppliers, has crowned a highly successful trading year
The UK food and grocery convenience market will grow 4.1% in 2018, outperforming the total UK food and grocery market
Swiss dairy group Emmi is continuing to strengthen its international presence. Kaiku, an Emmi subsidiary based in San Sebastián (Spain),
Information currently provided online and on-pack on the contents of food and drink products is not sufficient, according to consumers
RPC Kutenholz has extended its market-leading Thermic Ultra range of jars with the addition of a new standard size. Aimed
The value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, to reach €12.6 billion for the
EFSA is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars. The aim
Givaudan has announced the appointment of Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and a member of the Executive
A major investment of over £300,000 by Frip Finishing in pick and place window technology has further extended the range
The latest UK grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks to 31 December 2017, show that the average household
Molson Coors Brewing Company has expanded its cider portfolio through the acquisition of Suffolk-based Aspall Cyder in the UK for
The number of visitors to Irish whiskey distillery visitor centres reached 814,000 in 2017, according to new figures published by
GEA has strengthened its market position as a total solutions provider in the beverage processing industry by finalising the acquisition
Burts Potato Chips’ ambition of being the leading UK-owned premium snacking company over the next five years is one step
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