The European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ has launched its new Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) which places a renewed emphasis on innovation. Established back in 2005 under
On October 5, 2012 the original golden beer, Pilsner Urquell, will begin celebrations for its 170th anniversary in the lager’s hometown of Pilsen in Czech Republic. The event in Pilsen
British farmers dairy co-operative First Milk is increasing the standard litre price it pays to producers in its liquid milk pool by 2.6ppl and by 1.25ppl for producers in its
Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, one of the UK’s leading pub and brewery companies, has been presented with an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton. The Honorary Degree
Coca-Cola Hellenic, one of the world’s largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been included in the 2012 Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) for the fifth consecutive time,
Room for improvement and using next-generation technologies are some of the key messages from the latest Global Supply Chain Survey from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). Erratic macroeconomic cycles along with disruptions caused
US-based Dole Food Company has agreed to sell its worldwide packaged foods and Asian fresh produce businesses to Itochu Corporation of Japan for $1.685 billion in cash. The transaction is
Greggs is partnering with NAAFI in a trial that will see the UK’s largest retail baker supplying frozen savouries to the British military base in Gutersloh, Germany. NAAFI, the organisation
Scientists at CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland-funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin, have partnered with SABMiller on a project to increase the shelf life of bottled beer in
Eden Springs, the leading workplace drinks provider, has offset its carbon emissions across half of its European markets. Since 2010, Eden has been working with the Carbon Neutral Company to
The Scottish Government has awarded 32 companies grant support worth £9 million under the latest rounds of food and drink funding. The Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme means
PepsiCo has been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the company’s leadership in promoting sustainable business practices. The DJSI is comprised
In response to recent comments in the media that the company was considering switching its main listing from the Athens bourse to the London Stock Market, Coca-Cola Hellenic has announced
Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, has won the prestigious Bakery Food Manufacturer of the Year Award, at the Baking Industry Awards 2012. The achievement marks the fourth major award
Nestlé has topped a list of global companies in efforts to disclose and cut carbon emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent non-profit organisation, released its annual ranking based on
In June, Unilever announced some proposed changes to its UK business to help maintain and sustain its current success and strengthen its platform for long term growth. The proposals included
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent baker, is planning to close its factory at Blackpoolwith the loss of 71 jobs as a result of the tough economic climate and competitive market
There are now more than 1,000 breweries (1,009) operational across the UK, the highest number for over 70 years. CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2013 also reports a record 158 breweries
Nestle continues to drive the growth of its business in Europe through innovation with the launch of its BabyNes nutrition system for infants and toddlers in France. BabyNes offers single-serve
Robert Wiseman Dairies and Muller Dairy are to substantially increase the milk price they pay to UK dairy farmers. Muller/Wiseman Group has also reaffirmed plans through its Wisemilk Initiative, to
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 2 September show the grocery market growing at 3.3%. This is above the Kantar Worldpanel inflation
David Rennie, currently managing director of Nestle Confectionery UK & Ireland, has been promoted to the role of vice president Nestle Zone Europe Operations. He will commence his new role
New rules empowering the European Commission to ban EU imports of fish from overfished stocks have been approved by the
PepsiCo has announced a number of senior management changes following the decision of John Compton, current president, to depart the
A new campaign unites industry and consumers to fight Government plans to tax the ‘Great British Roast’. On 1 October,
Hilton Food Group, the leading specialist retail meat packing business supplying major international food retailers in Europe, has reported continuing
French and international wines and spirits group Pernod Ricard is included in the league table of the most innovative companies
Following the acquisition of the Italian dessert specialist A-27 in June 2011, Swiss dairy group Emmis has now launched its
Alistair Darby, chief operating officer at Marston’s, the British brewer and pub operator, is leaving to take up the role
Mondelez International, the new global snacks company that will be separated from Kraft Foods next month, is projecting organic revenue
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has formed a new partnership with IdentiGEN, one of world’s leading providers of DNA-based verification systems,
The Jelly Bean Factory, the Irish confectionery manufacturer, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art production line, which will create 25
Despite economic uncertainty, UK ice cream sales hit the £1 billion mark in 2011, up from £998 million in 2010,
Nestle is rolling out its Special.T machine to five new countries in Europe. The premium-portioned beverage system offers a choice
UK soft drinks groups Britvic and AG Barr are in preliminary discussions about a possible merger. A merger would create
Italian drinks group Campari is acquiring Lascelles de Mercado, a rum producer based in Kingston, Jamaica, for $414.8 million (Eur330
Arla Foods has increased revenue by 12% to DKr29.9 billion (Eur4.0 billion) in the first half, resulting from a combination
Nestle is boosting its research and development in Switzerland by extending its Product Technology Centre (PTC) in Konolfingen. The extension
Fuelled by strong growth in Asia, Pernod Ricard has reported a 7% increase in full year sales to Eur8.22 billion
Reflecting volume growth and a strong international focus, Royal FreislandCampina has increased first half revenue by 7.6% to Eur5.09 billion
SABMiller has opened its new brewery in Onitsha, South Eastern Nigeria, the company’s first ‘greenfield’ brewery facility to be built
Arla Foods’ investment in the development of its bespoke butter facility at Westbury, is allowing the company to extend its
Thousands of farmers in Nigeria are supplying the grain for a new range of Nestle ready-to-eat cereals designed to help
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted a 2.2 % increase in net sales in the first half of 2012 to
Glanbia, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group, has agreed with its majority shareholder, Glanbia Co-operative Society, to enter into
Americans are throwing away 40 percent of food in the US, the equivalent of $165 billion in uneaten food each
Agreement has been reached by Robert Wiseman Dairies and representatives of the dairy farmers who supply the company, to collaborate
Nestle is strengthening its production capacity in Europe, investing more than SFr54 million (Eu45 million) to extend its Purina pet
Raisio, the Finnish foods and functional food ingredients manufacturer famous for its Benecol brand, has divided its Brands Division. The
Ukrainian confectionery manufacturer Roshen has commenced production at a new Eur59 million factory at Vinnytsia. With a production capacity of
Strong performances in emerging markets have helped Diageo to achieve organic growth of 6% in net sales to £10.76 billion
UK fresh produce company AKP Group has invested nearly £3 million into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the
Eden Springs, Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, has taken another important step in the roll-out of its hot beverage portfolio
Few cereal bars deserve their healthy image, as new research from Which? reveals high levels of fat, sugar and calories.
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