Hong Kong-based Shuanghui International Holdings, which is the majority shareholder of China’s largest meat processor, Henan Shuanghui Development, is acquiring US-based Smithfield Foods for $7.1 billion, including the assumption of
Nestlé has opened the most advanced laboratories of their kind in the industry to study food-borne pathogens that are harmful to human health. The new facilities at the Nestlé Research
The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of Lutosa of Belgium by McCain of Canada. Lutosa’s activities overlap with those of the global market leader McCain in the production
Rules on the labelling and content of baby milk and foods for special medical purposes should be better defined in order to protect consumers and distinguish more clearly between foods
According to ‘Biscuits & Cakes’, a new Market Report Plus by market intelligence company Key Note, the value of the industry rose by 4.4% in 2012, as a result of
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 12 May, show the market is becoming increasingly tough for the traditional multiple retailers as
Ballyrashane Creamery, the Northern Irish dairy co-operative, is investing around £6 million to grow its European business. The company has developed a new speciality butter aimed at key markets such
Andrew Large has joined the British Poultry Council as chief executive, following the retirement of Peter Bradnock after a 22-year tenure. Andrew Large joins the BPC from UK’s Cleaning and
Flagship Food Group of the US has moved into Europe with the acquisition of Atlantic Foods Group, a leading supplier and manufacturer of menu solutions to the UK food service
Campbell Soup Company has agreed to acquire US-based Plum Organics, a leading provider of premium, organic foods and snacks that serve the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and children. ‘Plum’
Nestlé is investing Eur44 million (SFr55 million) between 2013 and 2015 on new technology for its Nescafé factory at Girona in north-eastern Spain. The new equipment will deliver greater efficiencies
Arla Foods has agreed to sell its Crediton Dairy milk drinks business to a management buy-out team led by former Milk Link chief executive Neil Kennedy and former Milk Link
Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, has asked advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children from being exposed to alcohol advertising on
Now focused on the UK following the £341.1 million disposal of its St Hubert French spreads business, Dairy Crest has reported a 7% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £50.6
Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, has completed the purchase of Giles Foods, a leading speciality bread and pastry manufacturer. The investment, for an undisclosed sum, supports the strategy of
Greencore, the UK and international convenience food producer, has increased revenue by 0.9% to £572.9 million in the first half ended 29 March 2013 with growth in its Convenience Foods
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel UK, for the 12 weeks ending 12 May 2013, confirm the polarisation of the grocery market with excellent performances from Aldi and
UK-based soft drinks group Britvic has unveiled plans to deliver annual savings of £30 million by 2016. These include proposals to close two factories in Great Britain and a warehouse
John Moloney, group managing director of Glanbia, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group, is retiring from this role and will step down from the board by the end of
Danone has formed a joint venture with COFCO, the State-owned largest food company in China. As part of the agreement COFCO has agreed to sell 148,014,022 shares in China Mengniu
The Lakes Distillery will become the first whisky distillery to operate in the English Lake District in more than 100 years. The £2.5 million venture, which has been founded by
In response to the market trend towards healthier lifestyles, Swiss dairy group Emmi has launched Good Day – a range of dairy products with less fat and sugar and more
Interest in natural products has grown markedly in recent years. This has been reflected in a number of ways in
Heineken has entered into a local joint venture agreement with privately-owned Alliance Brewery Company to brew and sell Heinken beers
Northern Ireland meat processor Linden Foods is to invest £5 million in its factory site at Dungannon, resulting in the
Danone is acquiring an equity stake of over 90% in Happy Family, the fourth largest contender in the US baby
Icelandic Group has decided to combine the management of its three UK businesses – Seachill, Coldwater and Icelandic UK. The
Despite the challenging economic climate, UK poultry processor Moy Park has reported a substantial increase in pre-tax profits from £4.8
The Coca-Cola Company has announced four global strategic business actions across the more than 200 countries in which it operates
Discriminatory food taxes introduced by some EU member states to discourage the consumption of certain foods sidestep the larger challenge
Danone is acquiring a 50.1% interest in Sirma, one of the leading players in the Turkish water market. Ranked 11th
The first ranking of the most chosen global FMCG brands launched by Kantar Worldpanel reveals the brands that are being
The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the
After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla Foods has purchased the last 25% of Arla Foods Artis, the joint
The Hain Celestial Group, the US-based leading natural and organic products company, has acquired Ella’s Kitchen and formed the Global
Carlsberg has renewed its partnership with UEFA to remain the Official Beer Sponsor of UEFA’s various national team competitions, including
Boulder Brands, a leading US-based global health-and-wellness company, has acquired one of the UK’s top gluten free baking businesses, Cheshire-based
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The board of Greencore, the UK and Irish convenience food group, has announced that Di Walker will step down as
Global consumption of bottled water has doubled in the past decade, and is set to continue growth to replace carbonates
The British pig industry has started checking that pork from illegal European Union farms is not entering the British food
Cott Corporation is extending its UK and European business with the acquisition of Calypso Soft Drinks, including Mr Freeze (Europe),
While until a few years ago, Stevia was mainly known among industry insiders, after the EU approved its use in
Cranswick has acquired East Anglian Pigs, a successful business involved in the breeding, rearing and finishing of British pigs. EAP
With EU Member States having failed to reach a qualified majority – either in favour or against – a Commission
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is to receive Irish Government support for its plans to gear up to handle the anticipated increase
UK beer sales fell 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, according to the British Beer & Pub
VION is separating its two principal activities – food and ingredients. The company aims to achieve full operational, organisational and
Nestlé Professional, the Nestlé business that supplies the food services industry, is investing Eur40 million to extend its Davigel factory
R&R Ice Cream, the second largest take-home ice cream manufacturer in Europe, is being acquired by private equity group PAI
PepsiCo UK has again secured a place the UK’s list of Top 50 Employers for Women. This is the sixth
A former tanning salon and metal fabricators workshop at Solihull in England have been converted intoBritain’s most environmentally friendly convenience
Danone and Yakult Honsha, the Japanese probiotics specialist, have replaced their existing strategic alliance with a new co-operative framework. In
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has elected a new seven-member Board of Directors. Nikolaos Mamoulis is the new Chairman and Non-Executive
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