Despite continuing weak consumer confidence in Europe, where 80% of its business is based, Arla Foods achieved double digit growth
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Nestle has gone on the road in Central and West Africa to provide nutrition expertise and healthy eating tips to
The European Commission has cleared the proposed creation of Senegral, a joint venture by Senoble and Agrial, two French companies
Despite the tough trading environment, Kerry Group, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods manufacturer, has increased trading profit by
Carlsberg Group’s 2011 financial performance has been adversely impacted by a decline in the Russian beer market. Group operating profit
Food and Drink Industry Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the food sector, today launched ‘Hungry to Grow’, which sets
PepsiCo is investing £14.4 million to increase the capacity of its Quaker Oats site at Cupar in Scotland in a
The UK has become a net exporter of lamb, according to new figures published by EBLEX. Figures show that in
The final phase has commenced of Project Vision – Milk Link’s four year programme to transform its Oswestry production facility
Norbert Dentressangle – one of Europe’s leading logistics and transport companies – has established a new subsidiary company in order
The Co-operative Group is continuing a decade-long trend of selecting Carrier Transicold UK transport refrigeration equipment with the delivery of
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Frutarom Switzerland Ltd. launches a comprehensive line of ingredients forthe immune health market. This line includes a number of innovative
Despite a 2.5% drop in sales to £125.8 million Baxters Food Group increased pre-tax profit by 6.9% to £7.1 million
Reflecting growth in both emerging markets and developed markets, Nestle increased net profit by 8.1% on a continuing basis to
Premier Foods is to close its bakery at Eastleigh in Hampshire with the loss of 82 jobs. The bakery is
Driven by a group beer volume increase of 3.6% with growth in all regions, Heineken has reported a 6.1% increase
Strong growth in emerging markets helped Danone to increase like-for-like sales by 7.8% to Eur19.32 billion and improve its trading
Young British people are eating out more than they were two years ago, despite the economic squeeze. However they expect
Kellogg Company has agreed to acquire Procter & Gamble’s Pringles business for $2.695 billion. Pringles is an excellent strategic fit
The Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to invest over £40 million to expand its business over the next five
Coca-Cola Hellenic has reported a 1% growth in net sales revenue to Eur8.85 billion for 2011 but volumes fell by
Global ingredients company Corn Products International is to change its name to Ingredion pending shareholder approval at its annual meeting
Anuga FoodTec (27.03. – 30.03.2012) in Cologne, Germany, provides the perfectplatform for Pentair Südmo to present the DSV Complete
Frutarom Savory Solutions is offering a new starter culture, BITEC Advance LD-20, for the manufacturing of firm and fresh raw
New labelling currently being rolled out across Sainsbury’s stores around the UK will advise customers to freeze food as soon
The unpredictability of the average German’s daily routine is having a significant impact on their eating habits, according to a
In a new report on the global beverages sector Rabobank identifies five key megatrends which will influence the outlook in
Reto Conrad, chief finance officer of Emmi Group, has decided to pursue a new challenge in his career and will
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, is acquiring Mona Lisa Food Products, a leader
Mintel’s latest research into sauces and seasonings reveals that sales of brown sauce are on the increase, rising by 9%
Dairy Crest is increasing its bad debt provision by up to £4 million after a customer, Quadro Foods, called in
LycoRed of Israel has launched a new range of natural, vegetarian red and orange colors with non-migrating properties for fruit
Specialist manufacturer of quality plastic packaging for the food industry, Faerch Plast is supplying a four-compartment tray to fresh produce
With worldwide snacks and beverage volumes rising by 8% and 5% respectively, PepsiCo has increased operating profit by 16% to
Helped by strong growth in emerging markets and a recovery in some developed markets, Diageo has reported an 8% growth
Private sector companies have an important role to play in addressing the global food crisis, according to Nestlé chief executive
Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland and Musgrave Retail Partners GB are pulling together in a collaborative project involving Oakland International to
Coca-Cola Enterprises, the world’s third largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has increased revenue by 11.5% to $8.3 billion with volume sales
Arla Foods UK has commenced building work for its £150 million fresh milk dairy in Aylesbury. Work started on site
Agri-Foods Business Advisors BDO will be hosting a breakfast conference later this month aimed at growth focussed SME’s in the
SABMiller has appointed Professor Katherine Smart (pictured) as group chief brewer to replace Professor Barry Axcell, who is retiring at the
The Coca-Cola Company has reported a 33% rise in net revenues to $46.54 billion and comparable currency neutral net revenues
The global dairy market will offer strong growth prospects in the coming five years, but the uneven spread of this
Ton Christiaanse, chief executive of VION Food UK and also a member of the parent group’s executive board, has decided
Nestle has launched a new coffee machine designed to appeal to Europe’s millions of small businesses. The Nescafe Alegria, which
Having purchased or received valid acceptances for 93.9% of the ordinary share capital of Robert Wiseman Dairies, the UK liquid
SABMiller and Molson Coors, through their MillerCoors brewing joint venture in the US, have moved into the cider market, the
An increasing number of consumers in the UK are now planning before going out to do their food and grocery shopping,
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