Total Produce, Europe’s leading fresh produce company, has agreed to acquire 65% of Grandview Ventures, which trades as the Oppenheimer Group, in two stages. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the Oppenheimer
Symbol group operators, such as Budgens and Costcutter, now account for 40% of UK convenience store sales, according to the latest research published by IGD. This share is up from
On 1 January 2013, Fiona Dawson, president of Mars Chocolate UK, becomes president of IGD. Andy Clarke, chief executive of Asda, becomes vice-president. Fiona Dawson has been vice-president of IGD
Wessanen has decided to postpone the divestment of its US subsidiary American Beverage Corporation (ABC). Wessanen started the divestment process of its US subsidiary in June in line with its
Stock Spirits Group is moving a step closer to becoming Central and Eastern Europe’s largest spirits business by acquiring leading Slovak spirits company Imperator. The new combination moves Stock into
Glanbia Co-operative Society members have resoundingly approved a €224 million share spin-out and sale of Glanbia plc shares after a ballot. Following the share spin-out and sale, the Society will
Cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut is acquiring the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods, Singapore for $950 million. Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Division is the largest cocoa products
Netherlands-based food group VION has agreed to a management buy-out of its UK pork operations, securing around 4,000 jobs, subject to Competition Authority approval in Ireland. The deal, led by
Danone is preparing a cost reduction and adaptation plan to win back its competitive edge in Europe, where the downturn in the economy and consumer trends have led to a
Diageo has announced that its discussions with JB y Compania SA de CV and Lanceros S. de CV, relating to the future of the Cuervo brand have ended. Both parties will now
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), representing the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, is celebrating five years of success in reducing the environmental impacts of food production, while also increasing production
Over the coming months and years FrieslandCampina Germany plans to make major investments in its German plants as well as in its ‘Landliebe’ core brand but it will also reduce
Captain Morgan, the world’s number two brand in the rum category, has reached a landmark 10 million cases sold – up by over half a million cases from the prior
Pictured at a Food Innovation Gateways Event at the Teagasc Food Centre, Moorepark are speakers Professor Gerry Boyle, Director Teagasc, Dr Peter Robbins, Innovation Foundation, Jenny Melia, Enterprise Ireland, Tara
FTSE Group (FTSE), a leading global index provider and pioneer in responsible investment, has launched the Sir Mervyn Pedelty Award to recognise companies which have made the most significant improvements
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, has opened the Johnnie Walker House Beijing, the world’s largest embassy for luxury Scotch whisky. Like its sister property in Shanghai which
Heineken is marking its 140-year anniversary with the launch of a spectacular light installation and is inviting people across the globe to connect in celebration in a fun and groundbreaking way.
Today’s consumers are value-conscious, interactive, multicultural, health-driven, socially responsible and always connected. In developed markets, conspicuous consumption is out, with personal appearance and wellbeing taking priority over the accumulation of
Ken McMeikan, chief executive of Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, is to leave the group to take up the position of chief executive of Brakes Group, the food service
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel UK, for the 12 weeks ending 25 November, show the market growing at 3.2%. Although this is in line with the
Diageo has been named ‘Britain’s Most Admired Company’ in a peer review of corporate reputation run by leadingUKbusiness magazine, Management Today. In addition to winning the overall award, Diageo is
Large supermarkets who deal with suppliers unfairly could be fined by the new Groceries Code Adjudicator, as it is being given greater powers to enforce the Groceries Code in the
FoodDrinkEurope has launched its Competitiveness Report 2012, calling on policymakers in the EU to help bring about the reality of
Over thirty major collaborative business-led food processing and manufacturing development projects have received more than £11 million worth of Government
UK regional brewer and pub operator Greene King continues to show resilience, reporting a 7.1% increase in profit before tax and
Barry Callebaut will concentrate its liquid as well as solid industrial chocolate production in Great Britain at its factory in
NBGI Private Equity, a leading private equity investor in the UK lower mid-market, has backed a £23.5 million management buy-in
United Biscuits is selling its KP Snacks business to Intersnack for an undisclosed sum. The combination creates a strong alliance
Following the successful conclusion of the regulatory process in most markets, Nestle has completed its $11.85 billion acquisition of Pfizer
Dominique Reiniche, President of Coca-Cola Europe, has been elected president of UNESDA, the Union of European Beverages Associations, representing the
Tullamore Dew, one of the world’s fastest growing Irish whiskeys, has rounded off an eventful 2012 by being awarded ‘Best
ConAgra Foods, one of North America’s leading food companies, is acquiring Ralcorp, the largest manufacturer of private label food in the
Nestle Health Science a fully owned subsidiary of Nestlé, and the pharmaceutical and healthcare group Chi-Med, have agreed to form
Barry Callebaut has completed the sale of its factory and the related business in Dijon (France) to the newly formed
Carlsberg Group has increased its ownership in Baltika Breweries to 100%. following completion of the compulsory redemption of the remaining
A report published by Sainsbury’s shows how the behaviours and expectations of British shoppers are undergoing deep and sustained change,
Nestlé continues to strengthen its global research and development network with the inauguration of its newly extended Product Technology Centre
Achieving sustainable economic growth for Scotland’s dairy sector is the key aim of an industry-wide strategic review launched by the
Bakkavor Group has agreed to sell its French and Spanish produce businesses for Eur33 million to Agrial, Societe Cooperative Agricole
IFE, the UK’s biggest and most respected food and drink trade exhibition, has brought together some of the industry’s leading
Jameson Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has achieved another significant landmark, with global sales having reached an
Mondelez International has unveiled “Cocoa Life” – the company’s largest, most comprehensive cocoa sustainability effort to date. As the world’s
On 27 October 2012, Premier Foods completed the disposal of its Sweet Spreads and Jellies business to The Hain Celestial
Marc Caira, Deputy Executive Vice President in charge of Nestlé Professional, the Swiss food and beverage giant’s globally-managed business dedicated
Irish and international branded cider and beer producer C&C Group has conditionally agreed to acquire the Gleeson Group, a leading
Total coffee solutions provider, United Coffee UK & Ireland, has grown its market share within the independent sector with the
Dutch-based food producer VION is to sell its UK food businesses to concentrate on its core markets in the Netherlands
Fresh milk trucks and tankers with distinctive black and white cow-print branding will continue to be seen every day in
Following approval by both sets of shareholders, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, the joint venture between Glanbia plc and Glanbia Co-operative Society,
Premier Foods has announced a further step to build value in its Bread business and drive sustainable profitable growth through
There is likely to be a wave of consolidations in China’s beverages market in response to the $5 billion alliance
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a new five-year system investment of $1.3 billion in Chile from 2012 to 2016, including
Nestle Purina continues to strengthen its pet food brands worldwide with an investment of about SFr15 million (Eur12 million) at
UK retailer Tesco will target the dairy farmers of the future as part of a new scholarship programme open to
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