Danone has opened a state-of-the-art production facility at Evian-les-Bains in the French Alps to support the future growth of evian,
- €500 million sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to the co-op for a total expected consideration of €500...
- Belfast-based Cocktail Keg Company secures £1.2 million of investment to grow its business A Belfast company, which creates the world’s only freshly batched cocktails, has attracted £1.2 million in funding to grow its business from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), managed...
- Blackburn cupcake manufacturer secures grants from UK adoption programme to digitalise A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among SME manufacturers in the UK. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in...
- Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous...
- ALDI announces new €24 million contract extension with Manor Farm ALDI Ireland has signed a contract extension with poultry producer Manor Farm for a further year, worth €24 million to the supplier. Manor Farm, a prominent producer of Irish chicken...
According to a survey of European shoppers by IRI, the big data and technology expert for consumer industries, the increasing
New data from Innova Market Insights reveals that California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide
Consumers feel much more tempted to buy poultry meat products when trays are attractively packed and labeled. It is therefore
In the heart of the English countryside, Springhill Farms makes the very most of agricultural waste. Upgraded biogas is injected
Supermarket sales in the UK have increased by 3.6% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest
“There is a lot of ‘Brexit’ fatigue in Brussels, which is a pity because it is such an important issue,”
UK-based chocolatier Sweetdreams has invested £500,000 in a new 15,000 sq ft factory which will drastically increase the company’s output
The Isle of Harris Distillery has won the McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category in an inaugural professional drinks competition
Major drinks manufacturer, Halewood International, is to launch a UK-wide quality management system using software from Ideagen. The producers of Crabbie’s, Lambrini
Building on its reputation as a best-in-class exhibition, the PPMA Show 2017 has announced the line-up for its new and
Following a thorough review of its manufacturing operations, First Milk, the UK dairy farmers co-operative, is to planning to make
“The political dimension means that common sense may not always prevail,” said David Thomson (pictured above), CEO of Food and
Fáilte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority) has launched ‘Ireland’s Ancient East – A Guide for Food and Drink Visitor Experiences’ for
Cargill has made its first ever sustainable premium payment by electronic transfer to cocoa farmers in Ghana. Just over 10,000
The finalists have been announced for the Bridge2Food Protein Awards 2017 which celebrate those creating new plant-based and high protein
Müller will invest £100 million over the next three years to develop, manufacture and market a new generation of branded
“250,000 jobs are linked to agrifood, which is the most exposed sector with deep linkages to the wider economy,” pointed
Arla Foods UK, the country’s leading dairy co-operative, has appointed Steve Millard as its new Head of E-commerce & Digital.
Expert natural flavour creators, Omega Ingredients, have announced the creation of their brand new SigNATURE® range, a collection of 100% pure
Tetra Pak has launched an ice cream extrusion line that promises unparalleled product quality and volume flexibility for medium-capacity producers.
Unilever, Bulgari, Innocent, ASDA, Superdrug, The Body Shop, Chanel, Heineken, Harrods, Dyson and Mars were just some of the major
Flexible packaging group, UNI Packaging, has increased manufacturing capacity and the range of products produced at its UK site with
Now in its 6th year, The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017, which recognises the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship
Leading German dairy company Karwendel-Werke Huber is ensuring outstanding product quality for its Exquisa and miree cream cheese and quark
‘Innovate or Evaporate’ was the stark message from Tim Casey (pictured above), Country Manager at Innocent Drinks, when speaking at
The 4th Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition, which was held at the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin, on Wednesday
Dairy UK has elected Paul Vernon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, as its new chairman, to succeed Dr David Dobbin.
Irish whiskey distilling may soon be revived in Newry in Northern Ireland. Matthew D’arcy & Company has formally submitted a
When beet sugar production quotas end in October this year the European sugar industry will find itself in a completely
Nestlé has acquired a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee, a high-end speciality coffee roaster and retailer based at Oakland,
Müller has identified a taste barrier in the UK plain yogurt market and plans to solve it with Müller White
Firmenich has opened its expanded Savory and Culinary facility in Vienna, Austria. In this global center of excellence for Soups
Process Components Ltd has revealed a global strategy that is set to see it extend its global territories, significantly grow
Kellogg Company has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an independent validation of the important work
Leading Mexican brand Old El Paso is set to introduce White Corn Tortillas to the UK market to appeal to
Bunge, a leading global agribusiness and food company, is to acquire 70% of IOI Loders Croklaan for $946 million. The transaction expands
US-based L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the world, is purchasing a minority stake of 27.9% in
Mondelēz International has once again been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for both the North America and
US-based Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has acquired Moy Park, a leading poultry and prepared foods supplier with operations in the United
Associated British Foods, the UK-based diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, is acquiring Acetum, the leading Italian producer of
Brands need to focus their online engagement on a new generation of influencers if they are to thrive in a
Mars will invest approximately $1 billion in its Sustainable in a Generation Plan, which focuses on areas where the US-based
Experts from the whole value chain will gather at the world’s largest protein platform to debate and shape a future
What started as a trend is now the standard -rising consumer demand for Clean Label ingredients has been a huge
Brasserie du Pays Flamand, a French brewery on the border region with Belgium, will take possession of the GEA CRAFT-STAR™ displayed at
Ardo, the European leader in the production of a full range of fresh frozen vegetables, herbs and fruit for retail,
Lakeland Dairies, one of Ireland’s leading farmer owned dairy processing co-operatives, has opened a €40 million technologically advanced milk powder
Nestlé has agreed to acquire Sweet Earth, a US plant-based foods manufacturer. The acquisition gives Nestlé immediate entry into the
Synergy Flavours, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of flavours, pastes and seasonings, has launched a new range of natural