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Kerry Group, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods business, has increased pre-tax profit by 8.0% to Eur175m for the
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 7th August 2011, show the UK grocery
The continuing decline in beer consumption in Russia, Carlsberg’s largest market, has impacted the Danish brewer’s financial performance in the
SABMiller has made a hostile move to acquire Foster’s after its initial offer was rejected by the Australian brewer’s board.
Four major drinks brands have signed up to the Courtauld Commitment, taking the total number of major UK brands, suppliers
Staffordshire luxury food specialist Cottage Delight has awarded K3 AX a major contract to supply an advanced Microsoft Dynamics AX
Rexam Food Containers have recently started supplying French seafood specialist, Saupiquet, with high-barrier plastic containers for an exciting new range
Archer Daniels Midland Company is taking another important step in the expansion of its oilseed processing, food manufacturing and biodiesel
Private equity firms Blackstone Group and PAI Partners, which own United Biscuits, are reported to be planning to divide up
Branston, the UK’s leading buyer and packer of potatoes, has installed a £1m water recycling plant at its Ilminster site,
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation establishing a multiannual plan for the sustainable management of Baltic salmon. Scientific
Universal Beverages, a subsidiary of Heineken UK, recently pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates’ Court to seven pollution offences. The company,
Moët & Chandon has been using separators from GEA Westfalia Separator Group for still wine clarification for decades, and in
International brewer Molson Coors is planning to invest £175m in its fourUKsites. It will increase current investment aimed at modernising
SABMiller is reported to be planning to renew its efforts to acquire Australian brewer Foster’s. Foster’s is due to report
Private equity group Permira is reported to be considering floating its Birds Eye Igloo frozen food business early next year.
Instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology has witnessed a growing trend towards the deployment of entry level infrared cameras for predictive maintenance
Heineken has completed the acquisitions of the Bedele and Harar breweries from the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of
Sara Lee has decided to divest its Spanish bakery and French refrigerated dough businesses. A sales process is underway and
Unilever has sold its Ragu and Chicken Tonight sauce brands in theUKandIrelandto Symington’s, the Leeds-based convenience food company. Although the
The UK Office of Fair Trading is imposing fines totalling £49.51 million on four supermarkets and five dairy processors, following
London-based Young & Co has exited brewing after selling its 40% shareholding in Wells & Young’s Brewing Company to Charles
Nestle has produced a solid financial performance in the first half and is predicting organic sales growth at the top
Greggs, the UK’s leading bakery retailer with over 1,500 outlets throughout the country, has reported a 4.2% increase in group
G&J Greenall, the UK’s oldest gin producer, has been sold for £7.5m by De Vere Group to a private equity
UK soft drinks group Nichols has increased profit before tax by 20.4% to £7.2m and sales by 14.4% to £50.5m
Valeo Foods has reached agreement to acquire rival Irish foods business Jacob Fruitfield Food Group for an undisclosed consideration. The
Nestle is connecting with around 2,000 small businesses inEuropethis year as part of its ‘Taste of Home’ campaign. First developed
Exel Computer Systems, a leading UK software author, is extending its expertise into the area of Sales Force automation by
Premier Food, the UK’s largest food producer, has reported a 28.7% drop in trading profit to £67m for the first
According to Unilever, its development strategy is delivering results after the group reported strong growth in the first half of 2011.
Provision of child size portions of adult meals in restaurants is an important step forward in tackling Ireland’s childhood obesity
The adverse impact of commodity costs and continued economic challenges in certain key markets, have resulted in a 23% decline
The UK food industry has agreed new guidelines to help consumers increase their intake of fruit and vegetables. A guide,
The Ishida Europe stand at this year’s PPMA Show will showcase the latest developments across the company’s extensive product portfolio,
The peace of mind delivered by accurate, reliable and quality coding will be the major theme of the Linx Printing
Control systems specialist, Autotech Controls Ltd, has expanded its robotic simulation and virtual manufacturing services with an investment of approximately
Kraft Foods intends to spin-off of its North American grocery business to shareholders. The move will create two independent public
Danone is acquiring Wockhardt Group’s nutrition business for Eur250m to enter the baby nutrition and medical nutrition markets in India.
Reflecting the impact of the integration of acquisitions and favourable currency exchange rates, Bonduelle has increased turnover by 10.7% to
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easyFairs®, the leading exhibition organiser, is holding the second annual PACKAGING INNOVATIONS London following the successful launch in 2010. Meet
High Quality Content & Excellent Industry Network This conference will bring together the know-how on markets & trends, protein technology
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The 20-th International Specialized Trade Fair of Equipment and Technologies for Food Processing IndustryINPRODMASH’ 2011 will take place on September 13
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