US-based Dole Food Company has agreed to sell its worldwide packaged foods and Asian fresh produce businesses to Itochu Corporation of Japan for $1.685 billion in cash. The transaction is
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Greggs is partnering with NAAFI in a trial that will see the UK’s largest retail baker supplying frozen savouries to the British military base in Gutersloh, Germany. NAAFI, the organisation
Scientists at CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland-funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin, have partnered with SABMiller on a project to increase the shelf life of bottled beer in
Eden Springs, the leading workplace drinks provider, has offset its carbon emissions across half of its European markets. Since 2010, Eden has been working with the Carbon Neutral Company to
The Brand & Design Village at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London (4 & 5 October 2012) is set to play host to the best agencies in the business. The focused hub, at
The London 2012 Olympics made sure that August was a month focused on speed, achievement and record breaking. The sponsors of BPIF’s Carton Conference, held at London’s Business Design Centre,
The Scottish Government has awarded 32 companies grant support worth £9 million under the latest rounds of food and drink funding. The Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme means
PepsiCo has been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the company’s leadership in promoting sustainable business practices. The DJSI is comprised
In response to recent comments in the media that the company was considering switching its main listing from the Athens bourse to the London Stock Market, Coca-Cola Hellenic has announced
Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, has won the prestigious Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year Award, at the Baking Industry Awards 2012. The achievement marks the fourth major award
Hewlett Packard, Brand Potential, Greenbottle and Watch Me Think are set to talk sustainability, technology, brand and design at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London 2012, taking place 4 & 5 October 2012 at
The star speaker at the Carton Conference Gala Dinner in October organised by BPIF Cartons at London’s Business Design Centre, will be the well-known TV and radio personality, Gyles Brandreth.
The Pouch-Up®, already winner of the Starpack in the UK and holder of the Packaging Oscar, keeps on reaping the prizes. The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has decided to grant
Nestlé has topped a list of global companies in efforts to disclose and cut carbon emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent non-profit organisation, released its annual ranking based on
In June, Unilever announced some proposed changes to its UK business to help maintain and sustain its current success and strengthen its platform for long term growth. The proposals included
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent baker, is planning to close its factory at Blackpoolwith the loss of 71 jobs as a result of the tough economic climate and competitive market
Anheuser-Busch InBev has expanded its relationship with IBM to make use of the latter’s global supply management capabilities in cloud-based e-sourcing solutions. AB InBev has operations across six geographic zones
The CX1000e Color Label Printer from leading manufacturer of specialty printers Primera Technology will be presented at PPMA Show at NEC, Birmingham, UK, September 25-27, 2012. Primera will be represented
A wave of unprecedented pressure in the world market for raw materials has left the bakery industry facing a ‘perfect storm’ of tightening supplies and rising prices, Arla Food Ingredients
Global logistics specialist Kuehne + Nagel has invested in another environmentally efficient chill store cooling system from Star Refrigeration. Kuehne + Nagel required a new refrigeration plant as part of
The latest luxury packaging designs and materials will be on display at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London, taking place on 4& 5 October 2012 at the Business Design Centre. The dedicated area
BPIF’s Carton Conference, held at London’s Business Design Centre, will include the final of a marketing competition that aims to explore how social media channels can benefit the carton industry.
There are now more than 1,000 breweries (1,009) operational across the UK, the highest number for over 70 years. CAMRA’s
Diageo has been recognised by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), as the best performing beverage company in the world for
Nestle continues to drive the growth of its business in Europe through innovation with the launch of its BabyNes nutrition
Tate & Lyle, the global ingredients and food solutions provider, has introduced TASTEVA, a stevia sweetener that provides zero-calorie sweetness
The Carton Conference in October, organised by BPIF Cartons at London’s Business Design Centre, has attracted the attention of some
The latest luxury packaging designs and materials will be on display at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London, taking place on 4& 5
Robert Wiseman Dairies and Muller Dairy are to substantially increase the milk price they pay to UK dairy farmers. Muller/Wiseman
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 2 September show the grocery market
David Rennie, currently managing director of Nestle Confectionery UK & Ireland, has been promoted to the role of vice president
New rules empowering the European Commission to ban EU imports of fish from overfished stocks have been approved by the
Measom Freer has added 2 new sizes to its popular Metric bottle range – the 60ml and 1 litre options
Visitors to PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London 2012 (4 & 5 October 2012) at the Business Design Centre, will not only have
PepsiCo has announced a number of senior management changes following the decision of John Compton, current president, to depart the
A new campaign unites industry and consumers to fight Government plans to tax the ‘Great British Roast’. On 1 October,
Hilton Food Group, the leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers in Europe, has reported continuing
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation will showcase a selection of novel products at booth F 64 in hall 3 at this year’s
French and international wines and spirits group Pernod Ricard is included in the league table of the most innovative companies
Following the acquisition of the Italian dessert specialist A-27 in June 2011, Swiss dairy group Emmis has now launched its
Biotech company Enzymotec has reported that clinical trials for its lipid-based ingredient line for infant nutrition yielded positive results. This
Carbery, an international leader in innovative whey proteins, will be presenting its “Whole of Life” dairy ingredient solution for fast-growing
Alistair Darby, chief operating officer at Marston’s, the British brewer and pub operator, is leaving to take up the role
Mondelez International, the new global snacks company that will be separated from Kraft Foods next month, is projecting organic revenue
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has formed a new partnership with IdentiGEN, one of world’s leading providers of DNA-based verification systems,
The Jelly Bean Factory, the Irish confectionery manufacturer, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art production line, which will create 25
Chesapeake Packaging Systems (CPS), part of Chesapeake, will be demonstrating its expertise as a carton packaging machinery supplier and consultant
With the new SecurityPeel™ you can create packaging laminates with an excellent gas barrier and superior transparency. The films ensure
Despite economic uncertainty, UK ice cream sales hit the £1 billion mark in 2011, up from £998 million in 2010,
Nestle is rolling out its Special.T machine to five new countries in Europe. The premium-portioned beverage system offers a choice
Redpack Packaging Machinery has won orders for a further five P325S-FI machines for flow wrapping apples without a tray. Packers
UK soft drinks groups Britvic and AG Barr are in preliminary discussions about a possible merger. A merger would create
Italian drinks group Campari is acquiring Lascelles de Mercado, a rum producer based in Kingston, Jamaica, for $414.8 million (Eur330
Arla Foods has increased revenue by 12% to DKr29.9 billion (Eur4.0 billion) in the first half, resulting from a combination
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