The PPMA Group of Associations is celebrating a double run of success after it announced its 500th member as well
- Irish food and drink exports reach a record €17 billion The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects Report for 2024/25....
- Müller UK & Ireland targets enhanced industry collaboration with Dairy UK membership Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration. Dairy UK represents farmer-owned co-operatives and private dairy companies and aims to promote...
- UK supply chains get safeguarding boost UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £13 million to make UK supply chains more resilient. Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £5 million to create a new network plus...
- ALDI Ireland announces new contract extension with Divilly Brothers Galway-based fresh meat supplier Divilly Brothers has announced the extension and enhancement of its long-standing partnership with ALDI. Divilly’s, based in Oranmore, has been a key supplier to ALDI since...
- Appetite for Sustainable Collaboration in Food and Beverage Manufacturing The sustainability issues food and beverage brands and manufacturers face are multifaceted and interconnected and span the entirety of global food supply chains, from the sourcing and origination of raw...
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
Hi Europe & Ni, which is being held between November 29th and December 1st in Frankfurt, Germany, provides you with
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in September 2016 reached a record value of almost €11.5 billion exceeding the
Consumers in Sweden now have an environmentally-sound choice for chilled drinking yoghurt, following the launch of a range of Skånemejerier
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, reveal a second month
Grupo Empresarial Palacios Alimentación has completed two acquisitions which will strengthen its position as a leader in the Spanish provenance
Nestlé has pledged to further strengthen its commitment to the employability of young people in Europe, the Middle East and
By John Whelan By the time Trump is sworn in as President in January, the global food industry including those
At BrauBeviale 2016 in Nuremberg, GEA presented not only this year’s innovations to the beverage business – but also its
Premier Foods, the UK convenience food manufacturer, has reported a 1.8% fall in group sales to £348.0 million for the
Greencore Group, the Dublin-based international convenience food manufacturer, plans to strengthen its US business with the proposed acquisition of Peacock
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and
DuPont Nutrition & Health has entered a joint development and licensing agreement for exclusive rights to selected fucosylated human milk
The majority of UK catering companies are in surprisingly good shape to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report
Greencore Group, the Dublin-based international convenience food manufacturer, has reported double-digit increases in both revenue and profits for the year
Nordic meat group HKScan has initiated an internal investigation into its Baltic business. The investigation is being conducted to ensure that
At least 50% of alcohol sold in Scotland does not meet the impending minimum price legislation. Spirits will be the
EFSA has published two guidance documents on novel food and traditional food from third countries to help ensure that these foods are safe
Do you fancy speed dating your brand – or matchmaking your company with a European partner? How about launching your
Damian Gammell will succeed John F Brock, who is retiring, as chief executive of Coca-Cola European Partners on28 December, 2016.
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is further expanding its German business, with the commencement of a €10
International potato processing company Lamb Weston/Meijer has opened its new production line in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands. In addition
EU producers will receive an increased budget of €133 million in 2017 to promote EU agricultural products outside and inside
Avery Dennison has collaborated with partners throughout the supply chain namely Viridor and PET UK, to help Coca-Cola European Partners
Dairy Crest has reported on its first full trading period since the sale of its Dairies business. Group revenue from
Danish Crown plans to invest in the region of DKr300 million (€40 million) to establish a processing and retail product
The early bird campaign of Anuga FoodTec (20 to 23 March 2018) has been running since June 2016 and a
Irish owned PM Group is the winner of the 2016 CPD Employer of the Year Excellence Award from Engineers Ireland. Based
Limerick Packaging has announced that it is now FSC accredited. “This was always going to be our next goal following
Marcs & Spencer plans to open over 200 new Simply Food stores by the end of 2018/19. The continued roll
The Scottish Salmon Company has become the first salmon producer in the UK to secure full GGN licensing, an international
Explore the Interactive Visitor Attractions at Food Matters Live at London’s ExCeL on 22-24 November
Running alongside the main conference, seminars and exhibition, Food Matters Live attractions give visitors a chance to get involved, taste
Maintaining excellent food safety standards in the hospitality industry is a major issue and left unchecked, it can cost companies