Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has elected a new seven-member Board of Directors. Nikolaos Mamoulis is the new Chairman and Non-Executive Director, while Emmanouil Fafalios is Chief Executive Officer and Executive
UK-based global pharmaceutical and healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline has decided to dispose of its Lucozade glucose energy and sports drinks, and Ribena fruit juice-based drinks brands. The two brands are part
The French soft drinks market is being adversely impact by the imposition of taxes and the continuing economic pressures on consumer spending, according to Canadean. In January 2012, a new
Kellogg Company has been recognised as a “Top 50 Company for Diversity” by DiversityInc, a leading global organization focusing on diversity and inclusion. This is the second consecutive year that
A new, pioneering €2.2million EU INTERREG IVA-funded programme aims to increase sales by €30 million across 90 food and drink manufacturers, as well as enhancing the marketing skills of 400
Irish Distillers has been announced as the one of the most reputable Irish companies for 2013, according to the results of the annual Ireland RepTrack Study. The company, which was
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has opened a brand new £7 million production facility at its Sheffield operations following a multi-million pound land-sale to Sainsbury’s. The new facility will supply fresh
Associated British Foods has reported a 10% increase in group revenues to £6.33 billion and a 20% rise in adjusted operating profit to £496 million for the first half. Operating
SABMiller has accelerated the planned promotion of chief operating officer Alan Clark to chief executive with immediate effect after executive chairman Graham Mackay was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Graham
The restructuring of Premier Foods’ bread business is on track to deliver £20 million in cost savings in 2013. The bread business is focusing on a major restructuring programme during
British grocery retailer Asda has announced that it will invest over £700 million of capital in 2013 into online, new and existing stores and its supply chain helping to create 2,500
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Orkla’s NOK6.1 billion (Eur800 million) purchase of Rieber & Son. The deal gives Orkla ownership of such well-known brands as Toro, Vitana, K-Salat, Delecta,
Pubs struggling to pay rent or beer prices could save thousands of pounds a year each, thanks to a new Code of Practice and the backing of a powerful Adjudicator,
The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo that requires the companies to divest Modelo’s entire US business – including licenses of Modelo
Bakkavor, leading international producer of fresh prepared foods, has officially opened its new Creative Food factory and farm in the Fujian and Jiangsu provinces of China. These operations will complement
Gerber Emig and Refresco have agreed to merge to create a leading pan-European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices to serve retail and branded customers. Gerber Emig is a
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, is investing £13.5 million in its manufacturing operations to enhance production, support new product development, and meet growing demand
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau has reported a 16.3% rise (up 8.8% organically) in consolidated sales to Eur1.19 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2013. Group brands increased
The ABP Food Group has taken the strategic decision to exit the frozen burger sector in Ireland and as a consequence has sold its Silvercrest facility at Ballybay in County
Following the successful disposal of its KP Snacks business, United Biscuits has appointed Martin Glenn as its new chief executive. Martin Glenn has been chief executive of frozen food group
Nestlé has been named one of the top ten most reputable companies in the world in the annual ‘Global RepTrak 100’ study. The company achieved ninth place in the study,
Swiss dairy group Emmi has agreed to acquire Käserei Studer for an undisclosed price. Based at Hatswil near Amriswil in Switzerland, Käserei Studer produces and distributes a selected range of
The Truvia® business has announced that the UK sweetener market has grown by £3.5 million in 2012 – a 7
DairyCo is launching a spring campaign to encourage UK consumers to take time to savour and appreciate the everyday things
R&R Ice Cream, Europe’s largest own label ice cream manufacturer, has agreed to acquire UK ice cream manufacturer Fredericks Dairies. R&R
Canadean’s provisional estimates for 2012 indicate that global commercial beverage growth was on a par with that in 2011 in
Despite the economic gloom, the UK is still a nation with an appetite for a takeaway – with the average
The latest Irish supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17 March, show Superquinn growing ahead
Executive Vice President and director of Arla’s Swedish market, Christer Aberg, has decided to accept a position in the Oslo-based
National Pig Association’s ‘Wall of Fame’ has reached a milestone, with one hundred leading brands pledging total traceability for the
Bill Mustoe (pictured) will step down as chairman of UK dairy co-operative First Milk at the company’s AGM this October
Chippindale Foods, which has over 30 years’ experience of supplying free range eggs, including its MyEggs and Bronte Browns Organic
With sales of almost £10 billion, the UK soft drinks market continued to show resilience during 2012 to register value
Despite leading the world in juice consumption, the North American juice market is struggling against stiff competition in the soft
UK regional brewer and pub group Fuller, Smith & Turner has appointed Simon Emeny (pictured), currently group managing director, as
Older adults who have higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids – found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood
Nestlé is helping to accelerate the development of China’s coffee industry with the construction of new facilities that will provide
Diageo has announced Teaninich near Alness in the Highlands as the location for its plans to build a new malt
Private equity firm CapVest and Lantmannen, one of the largest groups in agriculture, machinery, energy and food in the Nordic
Chinese infant formula group Yashill International is to invest NZ$230 million (US$192 million) in building a new milk processing plant
Bewley’s of Ireland is acquiring UK coffee roaster Bolling Coffee based at Meltham, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire. This is Bewley’s
Scotch whisky exports hit a record £4.3 billion in 2012, an increase of 87% in the last 10 years. Rising
The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has launched a consumer-facing brand called Burgess Harvest Veg.
PepsiCo has been recognised as a ‘Top Employer’ in Europe for the third year running by the CRF Institute, an
While it seems that jam and marmalade are falling out of favour among British consumers, new research from Mintel lifts
Hilton Food Group, Europe’s leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying customers in thirteen countries, increased volumes by 4.8% and
A Nestlé brand that started as an idea to solve the problem of what to do with unsold coffee is
Kilbeggan® 18YO Irish whiskey has been named Best Irish Blended Whiskey in the world for the second year running at
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has retained its leadership of Impact Databank’s Top 100 Premium Spirit Brands rankings,
SABMiller is targeting further beer volume growth and share gains in its Latin American division over the next 3-5 years.
The strong performances of recent acquisitions and rigorous cost management have allowed Emmi, the Swiss dairy group, to achieve solid
Eating too much salt contributed to 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases throughout the world
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 17 March 2013, show Sainsbury’s is the
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK manufacturer of cake and speciality bread, has increased revenue by 1% to £103.3 million
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