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Kraft Foods is making steady progress in reducing the amount of manufacturing waste produced and consequently its environmental impact. The
UK regional brewer and pub company Fuller, Smith & Turner has agreed to acquire 15 freehold, tied, tenanted pubs from
The new Dutch Dark cocoa powders range is one of the results of a substantial investment by Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate
Preactor International, the world’s leading specialist planning and scheduling Software Company today announced that it has been selected by Wander
FrieslandCampina is strengthening its position in South-East Europe with the acquisition of dairy companies Imlek and Mlekara Subotica, which both
The Greenery UK, one of the leading suppliers of fruit, vegetables and mushrooms to supermarkets and wholesalers across Britain, has
Unilever has reported a 1% increase in both operating profit and net profit to Eur6.43 billion and Eur4.62 billion respectively
UK beer sales continued to fall in 2011, although at a slower rate than in previous years, according to the
Swiss dairy group Emmi increased net sales by 1.4% in 2011 to SFr2.72 billion (Eur2.25 billion) thanks to the encouraging performance
Leading UK bakery, ingredient and sugar group The Real Good Food Company has reported a 62% increase in EBITDA to
Bel, the family-owned French cheese group, is to invest $100 million, through its subsidiary Bel Brands USA, to build a
UK grocery chain Morrisons has expanded its meat processing operations with the acquisition of a 105,000 sq ft facility in
PepsiCo has expanding its portfolio of brands, which each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales, to 22
Tesco, has seen its share of the UK grocery market fall to below 30% for the first time since May
San Miguel has announced the launch of its first major brand extension in the UK with San Miguel Fresca, a
Premier Foods has commenced a concerted programme of TV advertising as part of its strategy to double marketing spend to
Olam International, a leading global, integrated supply chain manager and processor of agricultural products and food ingredients, has formed a
Kraft Foods has combined two of its biggest brands to launch a new product in its range –Philadelphia with Cadbury
The UK food and drink industry has welcomed a new plan, launched by Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice, which
Solarsoft Business Systems, a leading provider of enterprise software and IT services to manufacturers worldwide, has announced the latest release
The Irish International Freight Association (IIFA) will be hosting a Pavilion at PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS at Dublin’s Citywest in
Despite operating in one of the highest value-add markets in the EU, the UK poultry industry is suffering as a
UK independent bakery company Pukka Pies has officially opened a new£7 million extension to its factory in Leicestershire, facilitating a
Carlsberg UK has appointed Benet Slay, formerly managing director, Northern Europe for Diageo, as its new chief executive. He will
Nestle is to sponsor one of the world’s biggest youth sports development programmes for the next five years. As part
Scottish bakery company Kingdom Bakers has gone into receivership. Employing 135 people, the company has encountered severe cash flow problems
Oakland International, a multi temperature supply chain specialist chosen by cheese collaborative, Irish Cheese Direct, to store and distribute a
Pan-European logistics specialist P&O Ferrymasters has signed a new three-year contract with longstanding customer Tate & Lyle. The latest deal
The new modular plastic belt conveyor system from FlexLink is the efficient solution for the transportation of large individual items
DynaSys, European experts in solutions for Demand & Supply Chain Planning, and Preactor, world leader in advanced planning and scheduling
Supply chain software specialist BCP (Business Computer Projects) continues to grow its client portfolio with the addition of new client
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In Europe for over 50 years, the Utz Group offers containers, boxes, pallets, trays and technical parts produced with reusable
K3 AX will be showcasing the latest version of FreshDynamics™ at Berlin’s Fruit Logistica event from 8-10 February 2012. The
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The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has completed the refinancing of its existing €250 million syndicated banking facility replacing it with
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK manufacturer of cake, bread and gluten free bakery goods, has increased first half sales
UK-based AMP-Rose is one of the world’s leading suppliers of processing and packaging machinery for the chocolate, confectionery, candy, biscuit
Barry Callebaut, the cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer, and Unilever, the global market leader in ice cream, have signed a
Bonduelle Group, the world leader in processed vegetables, has concluded negotiations regarding the acquisition of the agro-industrial and commercial assets
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours will help manufacturers from France and the rest of Europe understand what lies behind the company’s
UK supply chain solution specialist Wincanton has been awarded a five-year contract with Premier Foods – the UK food producer
Arla Foods has taken another significant strategic step into Russia by agreeing a joint venture for the production of yellow
Tulip, the UK’s largest pork processor, is to close its Tranfoods factory in Birkenhead with the loss of 214 jobs.
The most important global event to concentrate exclusively on nutraceuticals, raw materials, and functional food and drink ingredients, Vitafoods Europe,
US-based global spirits group Beam has completed its $95 million acquisition of Cooley Distillery, the Irish whiskey producer. The acquisition
PepsiCo and Ocean Spray Cranberries have formed a strategic alliance in Latin America. As part of the alliance, PepsiCo will
Premier Foods expects to more than double the original £20 million cost reduction target, set last year, to over £40
Scottish soft drinks manufacturer AG Barr is reported to be planning to extend its presence still further south of the
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