Dairy Crest, in collaboration with Harper Adams University, has won the Most Innovative Contribution to Business-University Collaboration award at 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...
Whyte & Mackay, the global drinks brand company, is working with leading software vendor Ideagen to improve quality, safety and
British manufacturer, Packaging Automation (PA) which has a virtually unrivalled reputation for quality and choice in the tray sealing market
Britvic, UK soft drink group with a growing international presence, has reported strong results for the 53 weeks ended 2
Elior Group, one of world’s leading operators in the contracted food industry, has entered the Indian market with the simultaneous
The economic accounts for agriculture show that total agricultural output in the European Union (EU) stood at €411.2 billion at
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has published its new sustainability strategy “Forever Chocolate”
The move towards sustainable food retailing shows no sign of slowing down, with consumers more aware of environmental issues than
UK food producer Cranswick has reported record sales for the six months ended 30 September and a 24% rise in
McCormick & Company, the US-based global spices, seasoning mixes and condiments specialist, has agreed to acquire Enrico Giotti, located in
Finnish dairy group Valio has started exporting lactose-free milk powders meant for the consumer market in China. Valio’s products are
The European Commission has published the second report on the operation of the so-called Milk Package, a series of measures
A new version of the Tetra Pak® Standardization unit has lifted the precision of the process to a new level,
The importance of red meat production to both the national economy of Scotland and the country’s rural areas, is very
Gourmondo, the online distributor of delicatessen, wines, and speciality foods from around the world, is expanding its business by a further
Irish Pet Foods, based at Westport in County Mayo, has been officially opened. The new business, which manufactures dry dog
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference is taking place on 6 December at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and on 7
Teenagers, aged between 11 and 18, drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks on average a year, according to
Gruppo Campari is selling its Italian wineries Sella & Mosca and Teruzzi &Puthod for €62 million. The business sold consists
Cargill is investing $50 million to expand its poultry processing operations at its facility located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province
Exports of UK branded food and non-alcoholic drinks shot up by 13.7% in the third quarter of 2016, according to
North Sea cod fishermen will be able to land every catch – not just cod – more easily following the
Volac, leader in high performance whey protein, will be showcasing its solution driven product portfolio targeting the performance and active
Marston’s, the UK pub operator and independent brewer, has reported a 4.4% increase in underlying operating profit to £172.7 million
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, show Dunnes
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the winner of a pan-European competition on the Food4Future call:
The latest addition to the Gerkens® cocoa powder range from Cargill is an intense dark red cocoa powder – with
Companies that clearly demonstrate the climate change credentials of their products could secure a competitive and commercial advantage, with two
Matcon, the specialist in IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Systems, has announced that Israr Ghulam has joined the company as Finance
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire KeVita, a leading North American creator of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages, for an undisclosed
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new
More than 3,000 cheeses from 31 countries were judged at this year’s Word Cheese Awards – which were held exceptionally
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm was named Food Producer of the Year at the Agribusiness Awards. The competition received more
The PPMA Group of Associations is celebrating a double run of success after it announced its 500th member as well
Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, has commenced construction of a new meat processing
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, a leading producer of flavoured beverages in North America and the Caribbean, is acquiring Bai Brands
The European Commission has produced a study on the cumulative effects of 12 future trade agreements on the agri-food sector,
Belgian pre-fried and frozen potato products manufacturer Agristo is teaming up with Egemin Automation for the third time in a
Irish businesses are being called on to take action in helping to save the bees. The National Biodiversity Date Centre
Premier Foods has revealed the new packaging design for the UK’s number one brand in Asian cuisine – Sharwoods – hitting
Nestlé Milo and FC Barcelona are teaming up to promote healthier lifestyles and the importance of physical activity to young
British Frozen Food Federation, the voice of the UK’s £8 billion frozen food industry, has called for the Government to
Tetra Pak has expanded its Technical Services portfolio with the launch of a dry lubrication kit for packaging line conveyor
WeFarm, a peer-to-peer agtech network that enables small-scale farmers to access and share vital agricultural information even without internet, has
The EU fisheries ministers have agreed on fishing limits (or Total Allowable Catches) for 19 deep-sea stocks for 2017 and
Kraftkar, made by Norwegian producer Tingvollost, has scooped the coveted title of World Champion Cheese at the 29th annual World
Glanbia Consumer Products’ Kilkenny-based soup production facility in Ireland celebrates 25 years in operation this month, producing over three million packs
Mondelēz International has laid out new milestones and requirements for suppliers to work toward a sustainable supply of palm oil
Due to dietary or health and wellness concerns, over half of Irish consumers now avoid certain ingredients in what they
UK food group Cranswick has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of Dunbia Ballymena for cash. Dunbia Ballymena