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Google has ended months of online speculation about the name of the latest version of its Android mobile operating system by revealing it will be called after Nestlé’s popular chocolate
Irish Distillers has officially opened a €100 million extension to its plant at Midleton in County Cork. The new facility will double the site’s annual production capacity to 64 million
British cheese tastes are broadening out latest retail sales data can reveal. While British Cheddar and Stilton still hold their own as shopping basket staples nowadays shoppers are also picking
The committee of union representatives in Danish Crown has presented a proposal to invest up to DKr600 million (Eur80.4 million) of the slaughterhouse workers’ pay in Danish pig production over
Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, has completed an investment in Bernard Matthews Holdings alongside the existing family interests to strengthen the business and support its future growth
The UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility, located in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire, has opened for business. Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000 tonnes) of the cartons
FrieslandCampina Germany has sold its two regional brands Mark Brandenburg (milk, butter, yoghurt, quark and cheese) and Milchreiter (yoghurt) to ODW Frischprodukte. The transaction will allow FrieslandCampina Germany to focus on
Finnish group Altia has completed the acquisition of Larsen Cognac from Remy Cointreau for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1926 by Jean Larsen, Larsen is one of the major producers
GENUINE SALE of one of the most modern packaging & processing plants in the UK. The equipment is versatile and will suit all industries. All equipment is in pristine condition
With the global food ingredients market forecasted to grow by 2.7% in 2013, the industry is set to flourish and meet the requirements of ever changing consumer trends. Given this
Food and drink companies will have plenty to see at Packaging Innovations London. The show, at the Business Design Centre on 1 & 2 October, has grown significantly on last
Arla’s Board of Directors is proposing that the British supplier group, Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP), through its investment arm Milk Partnership, should become co-owners of Arla Foods from 1
The Teelings have continued their incredible record of producing gold standard Irish whiskeys as two of the Teeling Whiskey Company brands were awarded Gold Medals at the 2013 Irish Whiskey Masters
New research from Cranfield University and Writtle College, to be presented at the MQUIC 2013 supply chain conference this week, shows for the first time that ethylene removal extends the
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 18 August 2013, show sustained growth for Sainsbury’s throughout 2013. John Coll, director at Kantar Worldpanel, comments:
Errigal Seafood has strengthened its position as Ireland’s largest seafood processor with the acquisition of Kilmore Fish Co, also known as CKI, based in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford. The two
Danone has welcomed the findings of the New Zealand authorities’ investigation of dairy co-opertive Fonterra which conclude that all ingredients used by Danone are in full compliance with the highest
Royal Crown Cola International (RCCI), a beverage industry leader and a subsidiary of Cott Corporation, will showcase its portfolio of water-based liquid enhancers at Anuga 2013 (Booth C-101, Hall 8;
Netherlands-based dairy co-operative Royal FrieslandCampina increased revenue by 8.5% to Eur5.52 billion and profit by 17.1% to Eur164 million during the first half of 2013. Higher sales prices and the
Arla Foods is posting significant growth in earnings, revenue and profit for the first half of 2013. The effect of last year’s mergers and acquisitions are beginning to be realised
Reflecting double digit growth in emerging markets and a strong performance in the US, French drinks group Pernod Ricard achieved 6% organic growth in profit from recurring operations to Eur2.23
Crabbie’s, the UK’s number one selling alcoholic ginger beer, is the new official title sponsor of the Grand National and
‘Online sales will kill packaging design’ is the hot topic being discussed by major names such as Innocent Drinks and Marks
The member council of FrieslandCampina has approved the construction of a new plant for infant and toddler nutrition and ingredients
Hubert Weber, president Coffee, Europe at Mondelez International, will become the new head of the global snacking group’s European region
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted net sales of SFr1.57 billion in the first half of 2013 – an increase
Dutchman Henri de Sauvage Nolting is the new executive vice president for Arla Foods in Sweden. He comes from a position
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has introduced two new Eco-Combi trucks to replace three conventional vehicles – reducing CO2 emissions
Dramatically reduce cooking/processing time for soups, sauces and ready meals whilst at the same time improving quality. The PDXTM reactor
Manchester City Football Club has renewed its long-standing partnership with Heineken (UK). The Dutch brewer will continue to serve as
US-based drinks group Brown-Forman Corporation is to expand its Jack Daniel Distillery in response to global demand for the world-famous
English fruit grower AC Goatham has opened its new £9 million state-of-the-art packing, storage and distribution hub at Flanders Farm
One hundred years after Carlsberg’s forefather Carl Jacobsen donated the statue of the Little Mermaid to the city of Copenhagen,
Efficient data transfer between a PC and a weighing terminal increases productivity and provides improved documentation traceability. Effective data integration
Unilever has opened a new ice cream factory in Konya, Turkey, following an investment of over Eur95 million. The new
Citrus brand Jaffa has launched a countrywide initiative in Britain to reintroduce half-time oranges to the national game. The campaign
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, Ireland’s leading spirits and wines company, has recruited the largest number of entrants to the Jameson
The key to success for seafood processors is getting product to market in the right condition. Because it is so
It is a world premiere, it revolutionizes door technology in cold stores and sits at the top of deep-freeze doors
Taking place on 24 and 25 August 2013, the new Webchance trade fair in Frankfurt gave retailers valuable tips on
US-based organic food processor Hain Celestial has more than doubled the sales of its UK business (Hain Daniels) and reported
Refresco, a leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and A-brands, has reported a net loss
Highland Spring Group, the UK’s largest producer of bottled water, has appointed Mark Steven as group finance director as it
SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries, has officially opened its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90
Packaged water consumption in China continues to skyrocket. In just seven years China has doubled its share of the global
The latest Asda Income Tracker reveals that family spending power in the UK fell by £1 a week year-on-year in
The Brand & DesignVillage, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, has sold out. Trade show organiser easyFairs has experienced a record
Glanbia, the global nutritional products and solutions group, delivered a good financial and operating performance in the first six months
Heineken has posted a 1% organic decline in group revenue to Eur10.38 billion for the first half of 2013 as
Despite continuing tough trading conditions in Europe, Carlsberg has achieved 4% organic growth in operating profit to DKr4.1 billion and increased organic net
Diageo has agreed to sell its Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk, Ireland, to the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC). In
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has reshaped its sales team, to create a more customer-driven operation, under the leadership of
Royal Unibrew’s acquisition of the Finnish brewery Oy Hartwall has been approved by the Estonian competition authorities. The acquisition is
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