A leading UK manufacturer of tray sealing and pot filling machinery, Packaging Automation (PA) has been ranked number 47 in
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- 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 Ltd, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, has announced that Mahesh Madhavan (pictured), a 20-year Bacardi veteran
AG Barr, which produces and markets some of the UK’s leading soft drinks brands, including IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Strathmore, has
PepsiCo is considering closing its Walkers crisps factory at Peterlee in County Durham, England, in an effort to improve the
Asda, Britvic, ALDI, Avon, Beiersdorf, Coty, GSK, Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover were just some of the major names attending
Tetra Pak has acquired Johnson Industries International, a company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of equipment and lines
While the Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW) joint venture has performed well for more than 15 years, Nestlé and The Coca-Cola
Halewood Wines & Spirits, the UK-based family-owned drinks business, is entering the brewing industry by taking a controlling interest in
The WTO’s Appellate Body has confirmed that Russia’s import ban from 2014 on live pigs, pork and other pig products
PureCircle, the world’s leading producer of high-purity stevia ingredients for the global food and beverage industry, has completed a $42
Ryvita is launching a brand-new look for Ryvita Thins – its popular flatbread range. Launched in 2008, the range has
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control over the business currently owned
Parmalat, through its subsidiary La Vaquita Holding, has acquired some companies in Chile that specialize in the cheese sector. The
Inverclyde Council has approved plans for a new £12 million distillery and visitor centre on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip,
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate has launched new additions to its coatings and fillings range offering extended capabilities to manufacturers, with
Consumers’ awareness of and demand for high quality food products means that aseptic processing is a ‘hot topic’ again. The
In a key strategic move designed to increase capacity and boost production efficiencies, Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexible have merged
Munksjö has launches Gerstar™ Mo, a specialty paper developed for packaging applications to protect food from potential contamination by mineral
Microscan has announced an upgraded version of the company’s barcode generator, enabling users to create, save, and email customise barcodes.
Spice Drops® the range of highly concentrated natural extracts of herbs and spices have been listed by Sainsbury’s, marking the
Back for 2017, IFE (The International Food & Drink Event) is getting ready to open its doors to a fantastic,
NOVATWIST® is the first polymer-based (non metallic) screw cap for wines, spirits and other non carbonated beverages. NOVATWIST® is a
Danish Crown has acquired Nottingham-base Leivers Brothers for an undisclosed sum to double the revenue generated by the international meat
Lovemore Free From Foods has scooped the top gong at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Welsh Business Awards and
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new chief executive. Karen Betts (pictured) joins the SWA after a 16
Arla Foods’ Board of Representatives has decided to distribute a total of €124 million to the farmer-owners as the annual
Premier Foods is investing in its Batchelors brand by launching its much-loved Super Noodles range into convenient pots. With 4.6
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for Ireland’s dairy Sector but also poses a threat, a special
International dairy group Royal FrieslandCampina is investigating the sale of Riedel, the market leader in the field of fruit juices
The annual value of EU agri-food exports in 2016 reached a new record level with total exports reaching €130.7 billion,
By Anders Yngwe Soderstjerna, Centre of Expertise Director, Tetra Pak Mixing and blending ingredients into a liquid medium is a
JBT Corporation, a global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, has purchased Avure Technologies,
Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, increased total sales by 7% to £894.2 million in 2016 as underlying operating profit
Most American Millennial snackers eat a snack in place of a standard meal at least once a week, a new
As global spirit drinkers become more experimental, with at least 39% of them actively trying new varieties within each category,
“Packed with inspiration” is the theme for the GEA stand at Interpack, where it will present systems for packaging of
Dawn Farms, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of cooked and fermented meat ingredients to international foodservice chains and food manufacturers,
The European Commission Joint Research Centre and Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety have presented a report to help authorities implement healthy
The UK’s largest packaging event, Packaging Innovations, returns to Birmingham’s NEC (1 & 2 March), with over with over 350
Entries to the International Brewing & Cider Awards 2017 have jumped by 15% on the previous competition, held in 2015.
Bonduelle, the world leader of ready-to-eat vegetables, present in canned, frozen, fresh cut and delicatessen, is acquiring Ready Pac Foods,
Telepizza, the world’s largest pizza delivery company outside of the USA, has acquired Pizza Blitz, Switzerland’s original pizza delivery brand.
The UK market for Scotch whisky continued to grow in 2016 – a clear sign of a reversal of declining
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistance to widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report on
Over 180 experts from across the food contact industry will gather in Rome, Italy from 15–17 May 2017 to attend
Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, has agreed to sell a 60% interest in its wholly-owned Dairy Ireland segment to
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product from the United Kingdom to the quality register of
Packaging Innovations 2017, the UK’s leading event dedicated to the packaging industry, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 1 & 2
Product recalls can have a catastrophic impact on a food manufacturer’s brand and business but existing systems often rely on
Dave Howorth (pictured) is joining the SCALA Consulting team as an Executive Director. Dave Howarth was previously Supply Chain Director
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