The UK is on the edge of another agricultural revolution, which will be achieved through new technology, innovation and shared knowledge within the sector, according to Mark Bowyer, head of
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The reliable labelling of deep-frozen products has thus far presented a considerable challenge, especially in the case of fatty foods such as meat, fish or dairy ice-cream. Furthermore, some deep-freeze
UK poultry processor Faccenda Foods has agreed to acquire Cherry Valley Farms’ duck processing business, Cherry Valley Foods, by the end of December 2014. With a turnover in excess of
Whilst Britain is still a nation of cheese-lovers, with 95% of consumers saying they bought cheese over the past three months, volume sales continue to fall, according to new research
Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level. Dietary supplements are playing an increasing
Nestlé UK has become a Principal Partner of the Living Wage Foundation, as the first major manufacturer accredited as a Living Wage employer. This new role demonstrates the company’s commitment
Best known for their flagship brand, Fix-a-Form multi-page labels, Denny Bros are getting ready to celebrate their 70th anniversary next year. Fix-a-Form multi-page labels are used extensively in the food
Mondelez International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy as well as the second largest player in the global coffee market, is to invest $50 million (£30
Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, significantly increased its sales volume by 11.8% to reach 1,716,766 tonnes for the year ended August 31, 2014.
Archer Daniels Midland Company has named Juan R Luciano as the group’s next chief executive officer, effective from January 1, 2015. He currently serves as president and chief operating officer
White’s Speedicook, Northern Ireland’s only oat miller and a leading producer of porridge oats and other snack and breakfast products, is creating 29 new jobs as part of significant expansion
Celtic Pure, founded in 2000 by Padraig and Pauline McEneaney, have just placed an order with Krones UK Ltd, which doubles their current filling capacity to 18,000 bph. The Eur2.5
C&D Foods has opened a new state-of-the-art pet food pouch manufacturing facility at Edgeworthstown in Ireland. The new facility, an extension to the plant that was built in 2007 following
Canada-based international beverages group Cott Corporation has agreed to acquire DSS Group, parent company to DS Services of America, a leading water and coffee direct-to-consumer services provider in the United
The Irish foodservice market has grown from €6.07 billion in 2013 to €6.13 billion this year, with growth forecasts to almost €6.5 billion by end 2017, according to Foodservice Channel
The Brewers of Europe has published the 2014 European Beer Statistics, which reveal a brewing sector that continues to show signs of recovery, but still faces constraints to growth and
By Susan Day, Vice President of International Marketing, California Table Grape Commission Creating demand for California grapes around the world is job one for the California Table Grape Commission. In
When Diageo envisaged a major expansion of their St James’s Gate brewery one of the key bottlenecks was the effluent treatment screens. The existing Run down screens towered above the
Dairy Crest has reported a 1% increase in group revenue to £682.1 million for the first half year ended 30 September with higher cheese and milk sales being offset by
TS Foods in Castlewellan is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to invest £600,000 and create 20 new jobs to expand sales in Britain of an innovative product. The company
A New Joint Farm Development Programme has been agreed and launched between Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) and Teagasc (Irish agriculture and food development authority). This three year development programme, running
Two thirds of the world’s largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit growth. The news comes amid mounting shareholder concern around the business
RWL Water is a leading-edge sustainable water, wastewater and reuse solutions company. With more than 7,000 successful installations and strong
Founded in 1834, Nicholas & Harris is the UK’s largest organic baker and is part of the Finsbury Food Group,
Müller UK & Ireland Group has agreed to acquire the dairy operations of Dairy Crest Group for £80 million in
According to Ethnic Foods Update, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK market for ethnic foods
The Vitafoods Europe Executive Advisory Board has issued a call for papers for the annual Vitafoods Europe Conference 2015, taking
With milk quotas due to be lifted in 2015, farmers will need all the help they can get and Teagasc
British brewer and pub group Greene King is acquiring Spirit Pub Company in a £774 million deal, which will create
Associated British Foods has reported a 3% decline in revenue to £12.9 billion for the 52 weeks ended 13 September
Danone is acquiring an additional 21.75% interest in Centrale Laitière of Morocco from SNI for €278 million. The transaction will
George Clooney and his favourite coffee are back – returning in the latest Nespresso advertising campaign. The new footage illustrates
Yildiz Holding, Turkey’s largest food and beverages group, is acquiring United Biscuits for a reported £2 billion from private equity
According to Soft Drinks, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the total UK market for soft
The food and drink industry in Northern Ireland has announced investment projects worth around £180 million and promoted over 800
A varied exhibition programme with activities such as the FoodTech Challenge, award ceremonies, three days of networking and a royal
Diageo has agreed with Casa Cuervo, the Mexican tequila and spirits group, the acquisition of full global ownership and control
The Top Ten Trends likely to impact the food industry in 2015 and beyond have been identified by Innova Market
Produce World Group, which is one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe,
Receive your free copy of Financial Control in Food Manufacturing – the new guidebook. This month readers are invited to
Danone is to subscribe to a private placement totaling €437 million by Yashili, one of China’s leading infant milk companies.
Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines as part of its ongoing effort to
450 delegates from food and drink businesses across the UK and Ireland attended the inaugural Sustainable Food & Beverage Manufacturing
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 12 October, show SuperValu to
A brewery based on the Isle of Skye which is experiencing a growing demand for its award winning beers is
The most recent lubricant developments contribute to economical and successful plant and machine operation. With safety such a key consideration,
80 per cent of British consumers are now switching into hibernation mode, choosing cosy nights in with the family over
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that after more than seven years of distinguished leadership and service as the US-based drinks
The diversity and quality of Irish Whiskey were celebrated at the second annual Irish Whiskey Awards. The event, which was
Nestlé Purina has launched a new personalised dog food product in the United States to help support specific nutritional needs
The rapid rise of stevia as a natural sweetener has continued unabated over the past year. A new study by
Chiquita Brands International is being acquired by Cutrale-Safra group in a deal that will combine one of the leading fresh
Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been awarded an A rating by
The UK’s leading grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World Group, has launched a new branded range of organic
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