Ireland’s South-East is Ireland’s principal area for the production of grain for the drinks sector, is also home to a national cluster of breweries, distilleries and malt houses as well
Research & Development
Teagasc has established a new apple research orchard at its crops research centre in Oak Park, Carlow. This new research programme represents a fundamental step in developing the apple sector
IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies, striving to promote sustainable and zero-waste production and consumption. The
With the UK’s love of food and drink, it is no surprise that exciting innovations are always happening in the industry, with food and beverage businesses constantly researching, developing and
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production facility in County Cork, which will see the opening of
Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey
After cultured meat received FDA approval, lab-grown meat is predicted to make up nearly a quarter of all meat consumption by 2035. A recent report has highlighted the countries poised to be
Proveye, a leader in remote sensing image analysis for agriculture, has closed a €1 million seed funding round to advance the company’s growth strategy. The funding round was led by
As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation and speed-to-market take precedence in today’s dynamic chocolate market, Cargill’s House of Chocolate provides them with a collaborative, end-to-end customer experience. This 6200 square meter complex, which is built alongside the company’s
Diarmuid Sheehan, from the Teagasc Food Research programme, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods Processing awarded by the
New global research from Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has uncovered that most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, with 50% of respondents associating protein with “healthy
A revolutionary technology to separate milk into its different protein components has been pioneered by the leader of the dairy ingredients category, Arla Foods Ingredients, opening the door to infinite
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
A new €10 million investment in Moorepark Technology Ltd (MTL) has been officially opened at Fermoy, County Cork in Ireland. The €10 million investment in the new Moorepark Technology Ltd
Nestlé has announced the creation of the Nestlé R&D Accelerator based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The accelerator brings together Nestlé scientists, students and start-ups to advance science and technology with the
Nestlé has announced changes that further strengthen its research and development operations, the largest of any food company worldwide. Nestlé will bring together its two scientific discovery units, the Nestlé
Process Components Ltd has revealed a global strategy that is set to see it extend its global territories, significantly grow its revenues and create new jobs. Having completed a global market
OAL Group has secured a £448,850 Innovate UK funded project to further develop its APRIL™ robotics material handling systems for food manufacturers. The new project focuses on overcoming the well
Unilever has announced its intention to build a new global Foods Innovation Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands. The Foods R&D organizations, currently based in Vlaardingen (the Netherlands), Heilbronn (Germany) and
Mondelēz International has confirmed a $65 million investment to build a global Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) network of the future. The investment will enable the company to better recruit,
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €150 million loan with FrieslandCampina for R&D activities in Europe, its first ever loan to a company in the Dutch agricultural sector.
Arla Foods Ingredients has strengthened its position of leadership in the global dairy protein hydrolysates sector with the opening of new, dedicated factory located in Nr. Vium, Denmark. The €40
Mondelēz International officially started construction of a new global Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) site in Bielany Wroclawskie. The state-of-
The quality of Belgium’s famous chocolate largely depends on the crystals that form during the hardening of the chocolate. Researchers
The Dairy Crest Innovation Centre at the Harper Adams University campus, Newport, Shropshire has been opened. The new facility was
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is holding a symposium on technology transfer on Tuesday, 24 November 2015
As the global focus on nutrition and general wellness continues to take centre stage, Kerry Group has announced the launch
Nestlé Health Science, a Nestlé subsidiary dedicated to developing nutritional solutions for people with specific medical conditions, is investing SFr67
Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition and consumer foods group, has opened a new Global Technology & Innovation Centre
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences SA (NIHS), a fundamental research institute of the global nutrition, health and wellness company
INRA (France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research) and Teagasc (The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) have signed a joint
Nestlé Health Science has entered into a license agreement with Lipid Therapeutics for exclusive rights worldwide, except for Europe and
In what is thought to be the first clinical trial of its kind, the Nestlé Research Center will examine if
Nestlé has opened a SFr48 million (US$ 50 million) research and development centre in Solon, Ohio in the US that
Nestlé Skin Health has announced that it will open an innovation hub in Shanghai to support healthy ageing. Operational in
Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) scientist Gene Bowman has played a key role in establishing the first research hub
A Nestlé study suggests that increasing dietary intake of potassium to the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended level of at
Solar Impulse, the world’s first attempt to fly around the globe in a solar-powered aircraft, has broken the record for
We all know that pleasurable feeling of satiety, the satisfaction you experience when you’ve eaten a good meal and feel
Northern Ireland Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has announced the establishment of a £6.7 million Agri-Food Quest Competence
A new collaboration agreement has been announced between the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and Glanbia
A new study conducted by the research team of Professor Raylene Reimer from the University of Calgary in Canada shows
Mushroom risotto, potato gratin and curry soup: the diet that is fuelling the Solar Impulse pilots attempting to become the
The European Commission has launched an online consultation on how science and innovation can help the EU ensuring safe, nutritious,
Nestlé Health Science is introducing an assessment tool to help healthcare professionals identify cases of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)
Mondelez International has announced that Robin Hargrove will become Executive Vice President, Research, Development and Quality, effective April 1. In
InVivo, the largest agricultural co-operative group in France, and a leading player in the industry globally, has agreed to acquire
Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority in Ireland, has appointed Dr Mark Fenelon as Head of Food Research. Dr
Nestlé has contributed to a new report just released that aims to identify new opportunities for protecting natural resources such
Nestlé scientists have discovered that cooking food at high altitude, where pressure is lower, can make it more intense in
Queen’s University, Belfast is to develop a £30 million state-of-the-art research centre as part of its existing Institute for Global
The Nestlé Research Centre (NRC) has announced the results of a joint study that shows the role of external factors, such
The Irish dairy processing sector continues to ramp up its preparations for the end of milk quotas with the announcement
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) is to continue collaborating with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry