The purchase of dairy products has been on the decline for several years with many turning to dairy alternatives. However,
- Dairy trends in Europe: the younger generation eat more dairy now than 3 years ago The purchase of dairy products has been on the decline for several years with many turning to dairy alternatives. However, a third (34%) of 18-35-year-olds in Europe are consuming more...
- Irish food businesses face tidal wave of challenges but still expect growth Research published by Love Irish Food and PwC and conducted among Irish food businesses, the 2022 SME Food Barometer points to the confidence of Irish food businesses in their ability to grow in the face of...
- Greencore Group appoints new CEO Greencore Group plc, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has appointed Dalton Philips as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join the Group and the...
- Acquisition puts growth on the menu for English flavourings manufacturer Suffolk-based food flavouring and extract manufacturer Omega Ingredients has been acquired by global fragrance and flavouring leader Robertet Group in a deal originated and supported by FRP Corporate Finance. Omega...
- i2r wins second prestigious Queen’s Award Market leading aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been awarded with a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this time for innovation. The company, who previously won their first...


Research published by Love Irish Food and PwC and conducted among Irish food businesses, the 2022 SME Food Barometer points to the confidence of Irish food

Greencore Group plc, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has appointed Dalton Philips as Chief Executive Officer

Suffolk-based food flavouring and extract manufacturer Omega Ingredients has been acquired by global fragrance and flavouring leader Robertet Group in

Market leading aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been awarded with a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will introduce two brand-new interactive features, The Big Debate and the Sustainability Trail, when it returns

Carbery Group, the Ireland-based international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for the year

Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately US$1.3 billion.

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, is to invest £88 million into Aberlour and Miltonduff, two of

The UK water drinks market rebounded in 2021 as the country emerged from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according

Ocado, Nestlé, Pret A Manger, and Waitrose are just some of the major brands taking to the stage at Packaging

Bord Bia, the Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced that

Sustainability, the packaging industry’s most contentious topic, is set to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, with the

The Federation of Bakers (FOB) has appointed a new Chief Executive, Andrew Pyne (pictured above), who has taken over from

The world expert in food-to-go hot-holding, Flexeserve, a brand of The Alan Nuttall Partnership, has been honoured with a Queen’s

Valio and Atria were the first in Finland early this year to test Bovaer®, a feed additive made by the

Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced that Chairman and CEO,

Upfield, the world’s largest plant–based food company and leading producer of plant-based spreads, butters, creams and cheeses has become the

Diageo is making a £40.5 million investment to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Runcorn,

Ricarda Demarmels, Chief Financial Officer of Emmi Group, the Swiss dairy business, will succeed CEO Urs Riedener on 1 January

A new banana ripening and distribution centre, owned and operated by Irish banana distributors, Fyffes has opened and commenced operations

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, the UK’s flagship industry event, has released a first look at the leading sustainability experts joining

Mondelēz International has appointed Jay Cooper (pictured) as President, Northern Europe. He will be responsible for Mondelēz International’s businesses in

Gordon Polson, Chief Executive of the Federation of Bakers has written to the Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of

Britain’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, is planning long-term investments in its UK supply chain, key sales channels and market

The Irish Whiskey Association has welcomed new figures which show that Irish whiskey is becoming an increasingly significant player in

The UK water dispense market, which includes bottled water coolers, mains-fed water dispensers and integrated tap systems, grew to record

Bord Bia has developed a new Food Processor Standard (FPS), which combines and replaces the Meat Processor Quality Assurance Standard* (MPQAS) and

Chr. Hansen has released the results from a global survey deployed in 16 countries around the world to gauge consumer

IFEX, Northern Ireland’s largest foodservice, hospitality, and retail event returns to the TEC, Belfast from 29th–31st March and celebrating its

Bulk road tanker specialist Abbey Logistics has been awarded a new contract to transport all bulk flour produced at Premier

Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, the UK’s flagship packaging event, will reunite the industry when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC

Müller is partnering exclusively with Waitrose in a trial to scrap the humble blue, green and red caps used on

Bord Bia, the Irish Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced

One of the UK’s leading label manufacturers is disrupting the packaging market with the launch of its new service to

Soft drinks company Britvic is taking decisive action to empower its women with the launch of an international mentorship programme.

European Union Member States have approved the marketing in the EU of an innovative feed additive, as proposed by the

Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health – as

The global oat milk market size is expected to reach US$7.66 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris

Guinness is undertaking one of the most ambitious regenerative agriculture pilots to take place on the island of Ireland. Regenerative

British Bakels, manufacturers and distributors of bread, pastry, cake and confectionery ingredients, is celebrating 75 years since it was founded

Northern Ireland-based coffee roasting, packaging and distribution specialist, Pure Roast Coffee, has secured its first contract with a major retailer
Dr Siobhán Jordan commenced her role as the new Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation in Teagasc – Ireland’s Agriculture
Emmi and Nestlé to launch a comprehensive climate protection initiative together with milk suppliers

Emmi and Nestlé are launching the “KlimaStaR Milk” initiative together with milk producer organisations aaremilch and the Central Switzerland Milk

Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been funded by Innovate UK to develop additives and processing methods that will drastically increase

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Refresco, one of the largest independent

Britvic is scaling up its online ambitions with the launch of its first global digital strategy and content studio to work

Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s largest dairy processor, has welcomed the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to uphold An Bord Pleanála’s

The European dairy cooperative delivered a solid performance throughout 2021 despite continued disruptions from the pandemic and renewed market volatility

Kerry Group plc, the global taste and nutrition company, has reached agreement to acquire 92% of the issued share capital