Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade
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- Glanbia to expand its Nutritional Solutions business with $300 million acquisition Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform...
- Arla Foods Ingredients showcases solutions to boost nutritional value of cheese Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how manufacturers can meet demand for high-protein cheese products that combine nutritional quality with indulgence. In a market where consumers are highly focused on value,...
- Arla Foods to invest €210 million in English dairy Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million – into the UK with highly advanced production technology at the...
- Tirlán announces CEO transition The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited, the Irish agri-food business, has announced that after leading the organisation through its recent transformation and a highly successful 40-year career, Jim Bergin (pictured...
- Predictions for 2024 Top Beverage Trends Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has announced its annual predictions for the upcoming trends in the beverage industry for 2024. Renowned for its accurate foresight, Flavorman provides valuable...
In order to further optimise its production network, FrieslandCampina intends to discontinue powder production at its Dutch plants in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster. As a result of this intended decision, the
The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the Nordic-Baltic region. The research has taken place in the context
German dairy processor Uelzena Group continues to pursue its strategic goals and is expanding the existing spray-drying technology at its Uelzen site to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant. The new
Ornua Ingredients Europe has unveiled a new range of pizza cheeses through its Spinneyfields brand. The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been developed for the pizza delivery market, worth
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has acquired Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business. The acquisition of SGF brings
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a technical report detailing the results of a sustainability LCA conducted on Kerry’s range of brewing ingredients and enzymes. Entitled Brewing Sustainably:
Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, helping
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack bar development and manufacture. Entitled “Choosing the Right Protein for
Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, has announced a significant investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund. The investment marks the company’s latest
Viking Malt Group, which supplies malt to breweries, has decided to make a strategic investment of about €90 million at Lahti in Finland by building a new malting house. The
A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as well as New Zealand has been launched. The new report
In line with its strategic direction, AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has decided to establish a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence at the company’s
Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO, Taste & Nutrition, Europe. This follows the recent announcement that the former President
SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities around the world, has made a seed investment in Torr, an early stage Israeli Foodtech Company, alongside
Nestlé has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the healthy recipe box and prepared frozen meals company, Mindful Chef, bolstering its food and direct-to-consumer offerings in the UK and
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has unveiled its new, expanded range of organic certified extracts and flavourings that are in compliance with the upcoming European Union regulations for organic
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has joined the company as its new President, Innovation and Commercial
Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus is a leading probiotic company with a range of clinically-supported
As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain a leading supplier of natural color solutions. The company’s expanded
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the five food and beverage trends that will impact the way
Arla Foods Ingredients has identified high-protein iced tea as the next big trend in beverages. Demand for functional / fortified beverages is increasing rapidly. In the US alone, where sales
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is to acquire an 85% shareholding
Treatt, an ingredients manufacturer and solutions provider to the global flavour, fragrance and consumer goods markets, has partnered with Siemens
Diageo has launched Guinness 0.0, a new non-alcoholic beer from the brewers at St James’s Gate in Dublin that boasts
Innova Market Insights, food trend specialists for over 25 years, has unveiled its annual Top Ten Trends report. The comprehensive
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it aims to reach over two billion people
Aptamil, part of Danone, has launched a new range of organic formula milks as part of its powder baby milk
Chr. Hansen has agreed to sell its Natural Colors Division to the EQT IX fund. The purchase price amounts to
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has introduced an advanced citrus extract technology — brand-named New! Citrus Extract — that delivers
In a move to facilitate better product development and enhance the customer collaboration experience, Cargill has unveiled its plans for
Chr. Hansen has agreed to acquire all of the shares of Jennewein Biotechnologie, which is a leading player in the
People all over the world love pizza, and the ever increasing demand is accelerating the production of pasta filata, which
Long known for its expertise in cheese production, international dairy, nutrition and flavours, Carbery Group is launching Carbery Dairy, a
Givaudan, the world’s leading flavours and fragrances company, has announced it is evolving the name of its Flavour and Fragrance
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition company, has announced two changes to its Senior Leadership team. Gavin Caplis has been
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has been ranked #5 on the FAIRR list of global food companies who are
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched the first ever organic micellar casein isolate, helping manufacturers meet demand for organic, natural and
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reported a 4.5% increase (+2.3% at constant currency) in revenue to €1.837 billion for
According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report, almonds maintained their top spot in Europe as
Kara, the food service arm of Finsbury Food Group, has invested over £1 million in new production plant at its
Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition and consumer foods business, has reported a 4.3% decrease in revenue to €3.4
Mondelēz International is continuing its strong track record of offering more portion control options for consumers by voluntarily committing to
Sensient Flavors presents its new collection of ‘Trends to Taste’ flavours. With their sophisticated flavour profile, the new creations are
Danone has announced a series of investments to strengthen the local market capabilities, support and commitment of its Specialised Nutrition
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products, has announced a major expansion of its Ornua Ingredients North America division with
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and Avril, France’s fourth-largest agro-industrial group, have launched
BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50 percent production capacity increase at its Wijgmaal
The patented Micvac method is used by several producers of fresh convenience food. The process takes place in a number
Food and beverage manufacturers in Europe who are looking for label friendly, reduced sugar options can look to Cargill’s newest
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition specialist, has released Botanicals Collection ZERO, an extensive range of high-quality, authentic botanical extracts
Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has announced the investment of DKr750 million (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its
Fazer Group is responding to customer wishes and rising food trends by introducing two new chocolatey innovations. The company has
The average family farm income rose by 2% in Ireland in 2019, according to a new report by Teagasc (Agriculture