It seems that more products than ever are showcasing vegetarian credentials. Indeed, new research from Mintel has found that 12% of global food and drink products launched in 2013 carried
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Mondelez International, the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has announced plans to invest $90 million in building a biscuit plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain to
Swiss wine is one of the country’s best-kept secrets, a by-product of the fact that only around 1% of Switzerland’s 100 million litres produced annually is actually exported. On the
For the first time ever a food product is being sold on the alcohol shelf as Smith & Sinclair blurs the lines between food and drink with its edible alcoholic
In response to the continued growth of the discount chains Aldi and Lidl, UK supermarket group Morrisons is launching ‘Match & More’ its new price match and points card. Match
Royal FrieslandCampina is to acquire the activities of the Italian company DEK and 80% of the shares of Orange. The deal reinforces the position of FrieslandCampina in the Italian cheese
The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical aroma. This is due to the terpenes, a diverse category
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London closed its doors to record numbers. Over 3,930 visitors, an increase of 10% on last year, 180 exhibitors, 80 product launches, 50 seminars and
Mondelēz International has appointed Mary Barnard as President, Northern Europe. In this newly created role, Mary Barnard will be responsible for Mondelēz International’s businesses in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden,
The European Commission has adopted a new programme for emergency market measures for perishable fruit & vegetables in the wake of the Russian ban on imports of certain EU agricultural
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) and Diageo were voted cream of the crop, as they took home first prize for ‘Best Business to Business Partnership’ at the recent annual Responsible
South African growers are preparing to launch their sixth UK promotion with the objective of strengthening shoppers’ knowledge of their fruit’s country of origin. The campaign – which starts in
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 14 September 2014, show overall grocery market growth slowing to a new record low of 0.3% as
The European business of Mondelēz International has invested $50 million (HUF11 billion) over the past three years in the development of the Székesfehérvár chocolate plant at one of its group
Ireland’s wine taxes, which are now the highest in Europe, have led to an 8% drop in the volume of wines being sold, according to the Annual Wine Market Review
After having worked together for years across the globe, GEA Process Engineering has announced the acquisition of Scan-Vibro from Svendborg in Denmark. The acquisition is a perfect match and the
Aryzta’s food business has increased EBITA by 19.6% to €486.3 million, as a result of the improved efficiencies, on revenue up by 10.0% to €3.4 billion for the financial year
Over recent years, Nestlé has consistently strengthened its nutrition, health and wellness strategy and expanded its boundaries with the creation of Nestlé Health Science and Nestlé Skin Health. At the
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, has formally opened the doors to its new production and research campus in Tuas, Singapore. This investment represents the single
Owens-Illinois (OI), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer has introduced a new bottle to enhance its standard range and help brewers differentiate their premium and craft beers. The new standard
New research from Mintel reveals that half (54%) of British consumers claim to often feel tired, rising to six in ten (60%) women. In line with this, throughout the downturn
Nespresso and master glass makers Riedel have designed two special tasting glasses to further elevate the coffee sensory experience for Nespresso and all coffee lovers. The glasses, called Intense and
Mondelez International, the global snacking group with a portfolio that includes nine iconic brands that each generates more than $1
TOMRA Sorting in Irleand has created a new centre of excellence for its food optical sorting and peeling business, and
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, has increased operating profit before exceptionals by 5.5% to £13.4 million and
UK drinks company AG Barr has entered into a ten year licence agreement with US-based Snapple Beverage Corporation, a subsidiary
Nestlé has announced its endorsement of Caring for Climate, the world’s largest coalition on climate issues, as part of the
GEA Mechanical Equipment UK and GEA Process Engineering, joint sponsors of the GEA Award, for the Best English Cheese, have
The European Commission has closed the measure for Private Storage Aid (PSA) for cheese following a disproportionate surge in interest
Startling new figures unveiled by a YouGov survey focusing on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice reveals that four in
New research demonstrates that the consumption of a combination of low dose omega-3 and plant sterols can effectively reduce both
Irish drinks exports are worth €1.4 billion, with the drinks manufacturing sector exporting 45% of its total turnover, according to
GEA Process Technologies Ireland, based near Dublin, part of GEA Process Engineering has restructured its components department to bring together
AG Barr is continuing to outperform the UK soft drinks market by achieving strong growth in both sales and profit.
The UK’s largest 150 food and drink producers are bracing themselves for a difficult year ahead as they face increased
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH and the related company
Nestlé has announced plans to invest SFr50 million (Eur41 million) over the next six years to increase milk production in
Arla Foods is strengthening its presence in the Brazilian market by announcing a shared ownership with its longtime partner, Brazil’s
William Grant & Sons, the independent family owned distiller and owner of Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey brand, has officially opened
Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been named the industry leader amongst
In order to improve its reachability, the online database Prospector® is now also accessible via iPhone and iPad app. Available
The managing committee of the KIN food institute has appointed Axel Graefe (pictured) as new Manager and Head of Institute.
Dairy Crest has started consultation with employees and their representatives regarding the closure of its glass bottling dairy in Hanworth,
PepsiCo has strengthened its commitment to action on climate change by announcing new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons
Arla Foods is making a non-binding bid for a majority stake in Arab Dairy Products Company, a listed company based
Around 200 companies have joined forces under Nestlé’s Alliance for YOUth to tackle the youth unemployment crisis in Europe, pledging to
Glanbia, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, has agreed to acquire The Isopure Company for cash consideration of US$153
Mondelez International has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the tenth year in a row on the
Looking for a bottle manufacturer with ranges to inspire you and to make your product stand out and give shelf
From 24-27 March 2015, the Anuga FoodTec – the international suppliers fair for the food and beverage industry – is
The global Irish whiskey market is expected to expand from 7.5 million cases in 2013 to 24 million cases by
The export-focused Irish food and drink industry has a solid foundation for growth but barriers remain for indigenous small and
Diageo has officially opened its new Eur169 million brewing centre of excellence at its historic St James’s Gate site in
William Grant & Sons has acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company which owns the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand. Drambuie is a
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