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The-new FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre in Wageningen has obtained the three-star New Buildings Certificate. The three stars stand for ‘very good’ and this demonstrates the high sustainability level of the building.
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli Group has strengthened its top level management with immediate effect. Andreas Pfluger, former member of the Extended Group Management, has been appointed as a
Tesco has unveiled new food waste figures for its operations and supply chain, alongside figures that show 68 per cent of bagged salad is wasted and 35 per cent of
Consumer demand for natural food ingredients, functional foods, among other trends are growing and forcing manufacturers to continuously develop and innovate. At Food ingredients Europe (Fi Europe), visitors can learn
Nestlé has announced it will achieve zero waste in all of its 150 European factories by 2020. This means that no factory waste will go to landfill or be incinerated
The food and beverage industry typically uses a large volume of water, yielding large amounts of wastewater, adding financial and ecological burdens to the industry and to the environment. One
Pizza Hut Restaurants has started a £60 million investment programme, the largest the brand has ever undertaken in the UK. As part of that programme, over 80 Huts will be
Carlsberg has broken ground on a 10 million hectolitre (hl) greenfield brewery at Dali in China. The project marks an important milestone for the strategic partnership between the Carlsberg Group and the
Driven by rising optimism globally many UK food and beverage companies are looking to increase investment across areas such as facilities, equipment, IT and product development over the next 12
The University of Leuven (KU Leuven), upon recommendation of the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, is conferring the degree of doctor honoris causa upon Margaret Bath, senior vice president, Research, Quality
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has formally opened the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre on the campus of Wageningen University & Research Centre. Her Majesty Máxima declared the new Innovation
Savory biscuits accounted for just 10% of global new product activity in bakery products recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to the end of July 2013. This
Nestlé is helping address micronutrient deficiencies in the developing world by mapping nutritional gaps. Nestlé collects and analyses publicly available information from local governments and international health authorities about specific
Loma’s flagship X5 x-ray inspection system incorporates new features which bring industry-leading levels of product integrity to the busiest of food packing lines, and peace of mind to retail suppliers.
In response to the growing financial impact and frequency of product recalls for food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and importers in the US and Europe, American International Group has launched NOVI, a
Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy company, has appointed Mark Chantler as group commercial director. He joins the executive board with responsibility for implementing the group’s strategy for growth,
A new infographic has been revealed ranking the top twenty food and drink brands which are currently using social media. With Cadbury’s ranking first, and other big-hitters including Pringles, Ben
Packaging Innovations London closed its doors Wednesday 2 October at 4pm, reporting record visitor and exhibitor numbers for the fourth year running, a trend that has continued since its launch
A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20%, according to the world’s first scientific study exploring the senses and taste of whisky. The
Anaerobic digestion (AD) continues to drive growth in the UK organics recycling industry, according to the latest sector survey (ASORI), published by WRAP. WRAP’s comprehensive study of the sector for
Getting the most out of food processing goes beyond choosing individual solutions. It’s about fitting all the pieces together in the best way. And it’s about making sure the whole
A survey of 70,000 consumers in 15 major international markets has found that Nestlé is the fifth most loved brand
Former Britvic boss Paul Moody (pictured) will become the new CEO of Food Freshness Technology (FFT) on 21 October, marking an
In food factories and specialist dairy industries, hygiene is a major factor when manufacturing, processing and packaging goods for distribution. In
Brakes has invested in a bespoke cooling system from Star Refrigeration for its landmark multi-temperature distribution centre in Berkshire in
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, has won a national IGD Award for its outstanding
New innovative research launched by WRAP, identifies how much food, drink and packaging waste arises in the UK grocery retail supply
Napier Brown, the sugar trading subsidiary of UK food group The Real Good Food Company, has secured two major new
Somerset-based temperature controlled logistics specialist Langdons has changed the company name to Nagel Langdons Ltd. Langdons became a wholly owned
AG Barr’s new canning facility at Milton Keynes used over 770,000 Argelith tiles for the floor of their new bottling
A brand new state-of-the-art innovation centre is set to become the epicenter for Arla Foods’ product development for the entire
First Milk, the UK’s only major dairy company owned by British dairy farmers, has released annual results for the year
According to ‘Fast-Food and Home-Delivery Outlets’, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK industry rose in
At its recent 2013 Solution Partner Conference, Siemens awarded the accolade of ‘Best Factory Automation Partner’ to Autotech Controls. Autotech
People with visceral obesity share a unique set of biomarkers that could one day be used to identify individuals more
According to Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of IGD, the food and consumer goods industry has never been under more scrutiny
Tulip, the UK meat business of Danish Crown Group, has relaunched its foodservice division to bring its food expertise to
PHS and Costi have installed several unique MP35 robotic palletising systems in the UK within the food industry, to handle
The European Competition Commission has conditionally cleared the proposed acquisition of fruit juice bottler Gerber Emig of the UK by
UK retailer Tesco is relaunching its finest* premium food brand, entailing the biggest investment in the brand since it began
Dutch food group VION has agreed to sell its Ingredients division to Darling International of the US for approximately Eur1.6
With average lead times for new equipment often being 2-3 months, food manufacturers may be worried that it is too
As the winter draws nearer, many British consumers want to start the day with a hearty breakfast. Demonstrating the nation’s
Mondelez International, the world’s second largest coffee company, will expand its global coffee footprint, entering the Dutch and Australian markets
Information on Scotland’s world renowned aquaculture will be easier to access with the launch of a new website and database
Global food ingredients and solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced that SODA-LO® Salt Microspheres is the winner of the
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has officially inaugurated its first chocolate factory in
Almost 100,000 people in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire are now able to access clean drinking water and sanitation facilities
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park has received two “Waitrose Way” awards. The first, Treading Lightly – carbon (own label),
Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has won an order to supply equipment
Loma has formed an exclusive partnership with AutoCoding Systems to develop a real-time data analysis tool for improved operational control,
Dairy Crest and Burton’s Biscuit Company, leading players in the UK cheese and biscuit markets respectively, have signed an exclusive
New research commissioned by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, highlights how important British pubs are in people’s lives and
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