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Nick’s, the Sweden-born food-tech company that develops and produces no-added-sugar snacking products, has announced the full opening of its new, purpose-built factory in Bitola, North Macedonia. Nick’s has been manufacturing
As COVID restrictions across the globe started to lift and consumer confidence returned, people slowly returned to their pre-pandemic habits. Out-of-home (OOH) FMCG spend bounced back in 2021 as a
Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services. Pilot trials this season have revealed herbicide applications can be
A new report reveals the opportunities meat producers can seize in the booming plant-based meat sector. The report, called “The future of the meat industry: Opportunities in alternative protein”, is
As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation and speed-to-market take precedence in today’s dynamic chocolate market, Cargill’s House of Chocolate provides them with a collaborative, end-to-end customer experience. This 6200 square meter complex, which is built alongside the company’s
The Irish whiskey industry will lead the way in making Ireland the home of the world’s most sustainable distilleries and whiskey brands. That’s according to the Irish Whiskey Association, which
A project by a rural Highland distillery to reduce its carbon footprint while increasing productivity and creating jobs has secured up to £250,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Senior leaders from a range of leading food businesses have joined the Future Food Movement’s Accelerator programme, which aims to upskill the food and drink industry on critical climate issues. Its
Sustainability and health concerns are driving consumers to plant-based meat alternatives, but the taste experience of these products continues to fall short, according to research carried out by Kerry Group,
Diarmuid Sheehan, from the Teagasc Food Research programme, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods Processing awarded by the
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
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 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
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
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
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will introduce two brand-new interactive features, The Big Debate and the Sustainability Trail, when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 25 and 26 May. The features
Carbery Group, the Ireland-based international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2021. Group turnover increased by 17% to
Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately US$1.3 billion. Ricolino is a growing business with a leading confectionery position
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, is to invest £88 million into Aberlour and Miltonduff, two of its strategic single malt distilleries. The investment will go into
The UK water drinks market rebounded in 2021 as the country emerged from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market reports from Zenith
Ocado, Nestlé, Pret A Manger, and Waitrose are just some of the major brands taking to the stage at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022. They will form part of the
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
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