The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC UK), has announced that leading UK paper cup manufacturer, Benders Papers
- Nestlé Purina unveils £150 million upgrade at UK site Nestlé is investing more than £150 million to upgrade its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech. The Cambridgeshire factory is home to some of the UK’s favourite pet food brands including Felix, Gourmet and Winalot and the...
- Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland formulate €2 million supply deal as Irish brands launch new infant nutrition range Discount retailer Lidl has announced a new strategic partnership with Irish food giant Kerry Dairy Ireland, an international leader in dairy innovation and sustainability, to develop a brand-new infant formula...
- Knorr’s new Wine Stock Pots bring flavour without the bottle Knorr, has launched its first ever Red and White Wine Stock Pots designed to bring depth and flavour to dishes without consumers having to buy or open a bottle of...
- Scotch Whisky exports in first half of 2024 reflect global economic headwinds The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of 2024 have fallen by 18% compared to the same period...
- British hospitality leaders stay cautious but relief on inflation raises hopes on sales and margins Britain’s hospitality leaders are cautious about the future as pressure on the cost of doing business continues, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals. The exclusive poll indicates just...
Linerless gurus, Ravenwood Packaging has unveiled its latest game-changing technology, the VXR; combining vision, x-ray and seal check technology. The
interpack 2017 is recording the highest demand among exhibitors in its history of over 55 years. By the official closing
For 2017, Jameson, one of the top Irish whiskey brands owned by Pernod Ricard, celebrated by commissioning local artist Steve
A new, ambitious strategy to drive growth in Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink industry has been unveiled by industry
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a number of senior leadership appointments to drive its ongoing transformation into a growth-oriented, consumer-centered,
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has announced the verification of Truly Grass Fed™ by the Non-GMO Project, North America’s most trusted seal
Britvic, the owner of major soft drinks brands including Robinsons squash, J20 and Fruit Shoot, and the PepsiCo bottler in
PM Group has officially opened their new, expanded Boston office, marking further growth in their presence in the USA. PM
Adnams has reported a record brewing year for 2016 with volumes passing the 100,000 barrels mark for the first time
EFSA will provide scientific advice on the daily intake of added sugar in food by early 2020. The Authority aims
A dedicated team of Bord Bia food, drink and horticulture specialists will embark on a ‘Brexit Roadshow’ over the coming
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is bringing two new sweetener brands, SweetRight stevia and VerySweet monk fruit, to market. These
Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-eat vegetables, present in canned, frozen, fresh cut and delicatessen, has completed its $409 million
Acquisitions enabled Emmi, the Swiss dairy group, to achieve 1.4 % sales growth to SFr3.259 billion (€3.047 billion) in 2016. In
Fever-Tree, the world’s leading supplier of premium carbonated mixers, increased revenue by 73% to £102.2 million for the year ended
What chicken processor would not welcome an automatic in-line system allowing him to match hour after hour, consistently accurately and
Key Technology has a long history as a trusted supplier and partner to food processors worldwide. With the single most
Coca-Cola European Partners, the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue, has reported a 12% increase in operating profit
The craft beer revolution is taking hold in more countries across the globe. According to a new survey released by
Fox’s, the £250 million UK biscuit company, has improved its forecasting, manufacturing and promotions planning practices after implementing new supply
Dublin is one of seven European cities chosen to take part in an exciting pan-European TRiFOCAL project designed to reduce food
AGRO Merchants Group recently celebrated the opening of their first European greenfield site in the port of Rotterdam. AGRO Merchants
Food and drink exports from Scotland grew by £421 million in 2016, to a record £5.5 billion. The latest figures
Nearly 44,000 farmers from across the EU have applied for support from the EU for agreeing to voluntarily reduce their
A first-ever ‘farm to fork’ programme for shrimp production has been announced, offering consumers DNA based assurance on the origin
The context in which consumers eat, has a major impact on how they evaluate the taste of foods. This conclusion
Minch Malt has been producing the highest quality malt since 1847. It all began when Matthew Minch, a tenant farmer
The Label Factory Ltd is an Irish-owned and managed independent, multi award-winning, label print company based in County Tipperary. Since
Ferrero International, the Italian confectionery group, has agreed to acquire Fannie May Confections Brands, a US premium chocolate confectionery manufacturer
Refresco, the European soft drinks and fruit juices group, has reported a 4.5% rise in 2016 revenue to €2.107 billion
Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII), the Ibec group, has said the increased likelihood of a hard and disruptive Brexit,
Kefir appears to be bucking the trend that has seen launch activity in drinking yogurts and fermented beverages remain relatively
There has been a Coppersmiths based in Rothes, Moray, Scotland since the mid-1850s servicing the fledgling Scotch Whisky Industry in
Tate & Lyle PLC has unveiled its upgraded Food Systems Global Innovation Centre in Lübeck, Germany. In May 2016, Tate
While the majority of British adults enjoy a tipple, it seems today’s consumers are taking a more conservative approach towards
Plans to tighten up official food inspections, from farm to fork, have been adopted by the European Parliament. The new
The organic German food industry is booming, with organic farming playing, once again, a key role in the food and
In order to respond even more flexibly to customers’ wishes, SternMaid has invested in a Doypack line. From now on,
Lighthouse Systems, the UK-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) vendor, is a Finalist at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, 2017, in
Costa, the UK coffee brand, has commenced production at its new £38 million roastery, signalling a major milestone in the
A major new Bord Bia campaign to support Irish beef exports to Germany has been launched by Bord Bia (Irish
The Brewers of Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s call for alcoholic drinks to list ingredients and nutrition information, matching
Whilst industries are still pondering their next move, the food industry in both Ireland and the UK is busy addressing
Mercury were delighted to secure the MEP and Fire Protection packages on such a prestigious, landmark project as the Kerry
Danish Crown has signed an agreement to sell its American subsidiary Plumrose USA for DKr1.6 billion (€215 million) to Brazil-based
St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer, has unveiled its ambitious plans for its Bath Ales business with a multi-million
For the first time Dunnes Stores has held its position as Ireland’s largest grocer for two consecutive months. This is
The European Commission has adopted a report on the mandatory labelling of the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration