Orkla Food Ingredients, the leading bakery ingredients player in the Nordic region, has purchased 100% of the shares in the
- €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...
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched its new trade communications strategy for Irish beef in the Italian market. The
EHL Ingredients, a leading UK importer, blender and packer of food ingredients from around the world, has acquired a new
EFSA scientists have devised a way to more accurately estimate consumer exposure to enzymes used in food production, improving their
St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer and pub operator, has reported another record financial performance after increasing turnover by
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of primary Irish dairy products, delivered a strong trading performance in 2016, with group EBITDA up
Barilla Group, the world’s largest pasta producer, has reached a long-term agreement with Roger Federer, considered one of the greatest
WILD Flavors & Specialty Ingredients (WFSI), a business unit of Archer Daniels Midland Company, is extending its portfolio of natural
Following a global launch at Interpack 2017, Gebo Cermex has announced that its CareSelect™ bottle infeed system has won the
Altia, a leading wine and spirits company in the Nordic and Baltic countries, has opened a new distillery at Sundsvall
The success of private label and the impact of price increases across European countries is driving up value sales of
Patricia Callan has been appointed to the role of Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the trade association that
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla
High production temperatures in the food industry, for example in ovens, proofing cabinets, conveyors or motors, put considerable strain on
Premier Foods has agreed to renew its strategic global partnership with Mondelēz International concerning the long-standing licence to produce and
Heineken has acquired all the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Company, the US-based craft brewer. Lagunitas will continue to operate
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 23 April 2017, show
From July 2016 to July 2017, SUBWAY® stores will have removed around 3.7 billion calories from Great British diets, after
DS Smith has designed and created an eye-catching Viking ship display to help Royal Unibrew’s export brand, Faxe Beer, improve
In January 2016, the EU imposed a maximum limit of inorganic arsenic on manufacturers in a bid to mitigate associated
As part of its investment and development plan for the Italian market, Nestlé has agreed the sale of its business
In response to the continued demand for Danish pork in the key export markets, Danish Crown, the world’s largest exporter
Tesco is launching the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports increased by +1.2% (+ €131 million) compared with February last year, according to
OAL Group has secured a £448,850 Innovate UK funded project to further develop its APRIL™ robotics material handling systems for
AB Systems is meeting growing demand for its award-winning materials handling and process cooling services with the appointment of Milton
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 23 April 2017, reveal the overall
Following a review of its operating model, HKScan, the Nordic meat group, is embarking on a partial re-organisation of its
In spite of difficult international dairy market conditions, Lakeland Dairies, the Irish co-operative, turned in a very robust performance with
Global public health organization NSF International has developed an independent certification protocol — Raised Without Antibiotics — to certify animal
Meyn Food Processing Technology, Cabinplant and MULTIVAC have completed a strategic alliance. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by
Further underlining its position at the forefront of high performance inspection equipment for the global food and pharmaceutical markets, LOMA
UK-based tray sealing and pot filling manufacturer, Packaging Automation Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2017 E3
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has acquired The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky brand for an undisclosed sum
Parmalat Group, the global milk, dairy products and fruit beverages producer, has acquired two companies operating in the dairy sector
Meat imports into the UK have doubled over the last 20 years, according to new research by the Co-op, the
Teagasc will host the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), in collaboration with University College Cork. This prestigious
Matthew Clark, a leading UK drinks distributor, has teamed up with Paragon to enhance its customer experience while minimising the
Every year, leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance values the brands of thousands of the world’s biggest companies. Guinness
Lamb Weston/Meijer has reached the completion phase of the acquisition of the potato division of Oerlemans Foods, including a take-over
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has
A detailed report and analysis of trends in the competitiveness of the main sectors in Irish agriculture has been published
Organised by the Non-profit Food Initiative for Austria (GLi) and the Hygienicum institute, the 3rd Symposium for Food Safety took
Scotch exports increased last year by 4% to more than £4 billion, with the value of Single Malts exceeding £1
Swiss dairy group Emmi is acquiring a 40 % stake in Brazil’s Laticínios Porto Alegre Indústria e Comércio. Based in Ponte
The UK dairy market had a strong twelve weeks to the 26th March, seeing its strongest growth in value (+2.3%)
Details of a unique initiative, launched by Kerry Group and the World Food Programme (WFP), the food assistance branch of
Tetra Pak is revolutionising its issues diagnosis and resolution service, using mixed reality to reduce machine downtime and productivity loss
Mahou San Miguel, the 100% family-owned Spanish brewer, and the industry leader in Spain, has announced the best-ever full-year results
Brewers and cider makers from across the world gathered at London’s Guildhall on 26 April for the unveiling of the