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Royal A-ware to Expand Milk Powder Production

    Royal A-ware to Expand Milk Powder Production

Royal A-Ware, the Dutch family-owned dairy company, plans to take over the milk powder production towers at Aalter in Belgium from FrieslandCampina. These milk powder towers have a production capacity

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Loryma Opens State-of-the-art Technical Centre

    Loryma Opens State-of-the-art Technical Centre

Loryma, an expert in wheat-based ingredients, has opened the doors to its modern and versatile new test laboratory at its headquarters in Zwingenberg, near Frankfurt in Germany. New functional wheat-based

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Irish Food and Agribusinesses Turn to Automation to Help Solve Manufacturing Challenges, Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 and Get Ready For Brexit

    Irish Food and Agribusinesses Turn to Automation to Help Solve Manufacturing Challenges, Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 and Get Ready For Brexit

Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, and Reliance Automation have joined forces to support Irish food businesses considering automation. Recent advances in technology mean robotic automation is now

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Natural Fruit Company Creates Europe’s Leading Lemon Exporter

    Natural Fruit Company Creates Europe’s Leading Lemon Exporter

GPF Capital has closed a private equity investment in Frugarva by integrating the Spanish business into its citrus holding The Natural Fruit Company. Frugarva, founded in Murcia in 1965, is

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New MD at Heineken UK

    New MD at Heineken UK

Heineken has announced the appointment of David Flochel as Managing Director of its UK operations. David Flochel joins Heineken UK, which is Britain’s leading pubs, cider and beer business, from

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FrieslandCampina Restructures Cheese Packaging Activities

    FrieslandCampina Restructures Cheese Packaging Activities

FrieslandCampina will restructure its cheese packaging activities and intends to close its location at Genk in Belgium. The intended closure will lead to 211 job losses. The employees involved have

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Britvic Embarks on Strategic Investment in Technology

    Britvic Embarks on Strategic Investment in Technology

Britvic has appointed Sudeep Shetty as Group Chief Information Officer as the UK-based soft drinks group embarks on strategic investment in technology to transform the business and its supply chain.

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43% of Food & Drink SMEs Haven’t Made Preparations For Brexit

    43% of Food & Drink SMEs Haven’t Made Preparations For Brexit

New research1 from Aldermore bank reveals that nearly half (47%) of SMEs who import goods and services from the EU and two out of five (43%) SMEs who export to

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Drink-led British Pub and Bar Groups Suffer 90% Sales Drop Across November

    Drink-led British Pub and Bar Groups Suffer 90% Sales Drop Across November

Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw sales wiped out in November as lockdown hit in England and tough trading restrictions continued in Scotland and Wales, latest data from the

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Meade Potato Company Enters Potato Starch Market With Innovative Extraction Plant in Ireland

    Meade Potato Company Enters Potato Starch Market With Innovative Extraction Plant in Ireland

Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade

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MAKEit Announces New Sustainable Partner Programme For a Smarter, Simpler Food Chain

    MAKEit Announces New Sustainable Partner Programme For a Smarter, Simpler Food Chain

MAKEit, the EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research and development (R&D) innovation across food supply chains. The initiative

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FrieslandCampina to Discontinue Powder Production in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster

    FrieslandCampina to Discontinue Powder Production in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster

In order to further optimise its production network, FrieslandCampina intends to discontinue powder production at its Dutch plants in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster. As a result of this intended decision, the

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8 Megatrends Set to Disrupt the Future of Food Systems in the Nordic-Baltic Region

    8 Megatrends Set to Disrupt the Future of Food Systems in the Nordic-Baltic Region

The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the Nordic-Baltic region. The research has taken place in the context

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Coca-Cola European Partners Sets Ambition to Reach Net Zero Emissions Across Entire Value Chain by 2040

    Coca-Cola European Partners Sets Ambition to Reach Net Zero Emissions Across Entire Value Chain by 2040

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is set to accelerate the decarbonisation of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 30% by 2030 (vs 2019)** and setting a path to become

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Uelzena Group to Build New Spray-drying Plant

    Uelzena Group to Build New Spray-drying Plant

German dairy processor Uelzena Group continues to pursue its strategic goals and is expanding the existing spray-drying technology at its Uelzen site to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant. The new

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Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change With SFr3.2 Billion Investment

    Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change With SFr3.2 Billion Investment

As a signatory of the UN ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge, Nestlé is one of the first companies to share its detailed, time-bound plan and to do so ahead of schedule.

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Ornua Ingredients Europe Unveils New Pizza Cheese Range Targeted at £2.1 Billion UK Pizza Delivery Market

    Ornua Ingredients Europe Unveils New Pizza Cheese Range Targeted at £2.1 Billion UK Pizza Delivery Market

Ornua Ingredients Europe has unveiled a new range of pizza cheeses through its Spinneyfields brand. The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been developed for the pizza delivery market, worth

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Irish Whiskey Industry Invested €1.55 Billion in All-island Economy Over Last 10 Years

    Irish Whiskey Industry Invested €1.55 Billion in All-island Economy Over Last 10 Years

The Irish industry invested €1.55 billion in the all-island economy from 2010 to 2020, while the value of Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland reached €890 million in

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Tate & Lyle Extends Stevia Portfolio Following Acquisition

    Tate & Lyle Extends Stevia Portfolio Following Acquisition

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has acquired Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business. The acquisition of SGF brings

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PepsiCo and UEFA Champions League Continue Global Partnership Through 2024

    PepsiCo and UEFA Champions League Continue Global Partnership Through 2024

PepsiCo has announced the extension of its partnership with football’s elite UEFA Champions League for the 2021/22–2023/24 seasons. The continuation follows PepsiCo’s recent announcement of its multi-year premier partnership with

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Kerry Announces Results of Sustainability Life Cycle Assessment of its Brewing Solutions Portfolio

    Kerry Announces Results of Sustainability Life Cycle Assessment of its Brewing Solutions Portfolio

Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a technical report detailing the results of a sustainability LCA conducted on Kerry’s range of brewing ingredients and enzymes. Entitled Brewing Sustainably:

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Britvic to be at Forefront of Soft Drinks Recovery

    Britvic to be at Forefront of Soft Drinks Recovery

Britvic has reported an 8.6% decrease in revenue to £1.412 billion and a 22.6% decline in adjusted EBIT to £165.8 million for the year ended 30 September 2020 with adjusted

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Plans to Revitalise Fresh Produce Industry in North East England

  Plans to Revitalise Fresh Produce Industry in North East England

The North East of England is set to welcome a pioneering new initiative in the fresh food market which will

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Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts CO2 Emissions – and Helps Formula Manufacturers Do the Same

  Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts CO2 Emissions – and Helps Formula Manufacturers Do the Same

Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company

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Diageo Launches New Ten-year Sustainability Action Plan

  Diageo Launches New Ten-year Sustainability Action Plan

Diageo has announced a range of 25 bold and ambitious goals in its ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ plan, designed

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Crust and Crumb to Invest Over £5 Million

  Crust and Crumb to Invest Over £5 Million

Crust and Crumb, the Northern Ireland-based bakery, has announced a major£5.8 million investment. The investment will allow the company to

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Kerry Releases Valuable Guide to New Trends in Snack Bar Development

  Kerry Releases Valuable Guide to New Trends in Snack Bar Development

Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack

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Bacardi Acquires Pioneering Pre-batched Cocktail Company

  Bacardi Acquires Pioneering Pre-batched Cocktail Company

Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has acquired 100% ownership of premium crafted and batched cocktail company TAILS. The

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Cargill Invests in Leading Life Sciences Venture Capital Fund

  Cargill Invests in Leading Life Sciences Venture Capital Fund

Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, has announced a significant investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for

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Resilient FY20 Performance by Greencore

  Resilient FY20 Performance by Greencore

Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has reported a 12.5% fall in revenue to £1.265

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New €90 Million Malting House Planned For Lahti, Finland

  New €90 Million Malting House Planned For Lahti, Finland

Viking Malt Group, which supplies malt to breweries, has decided to make a strategic investment of about €90 million at

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An Analysis of the Irish Dairy Sector Post Quota – Lowest Milk Price But Highest Margin

  An Analysis of the Irish Dairy Sector Post Quota – Lowest Milk Price But Highest Margin

A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as

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AAK to Build a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence

  AAK to Build a Plant-based Foods Global Center of Excellence

In line with its strategic direction, AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has decided to establish

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Kerry Group Appoints New CEO For Europe Taste & Nutrition Division

  Kerry Group Appoints New CEO For Europe Taste & Nutrition Division

Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO, Taste & Nutrition,

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New Research Reveals Food Waste as a Top Consumer Concern

  New Research Reveals Food Waste as a Top Consumer Concern

Tetra Pak has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos[1], showing that food safety is a major

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Emmi is Committed to Switzerland

  Emmi is Committed to Switzerland

Swiss dairy group Emmi is strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing SFr50 million (€46 million) in its traditional location

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Food Drink Ireland Publishes New Economic Analysis Brexit Report

  Food Drink Ireland Publishes New Economic Analysis Brexit Report

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink industry in Ireland, has published new economic

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New Leadership For Quintessential Brands

  New Leadership For Quintessential Brands

International spirits company, Quintessential Brands Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership team with James Lousada, former CEO of

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Mondelēz International Makes Seed Investment in Israeli Start-up Alongside Foodtech-focused Incubator

  Mondelēz International Makes Seed Investment in Israeli Start-up Alongside Foodtech-focused Incubator

SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities around the world, has made a seed

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Nestlé to Acquire Majority Stake in UK’s Mindful Chef

  Nestlé to Acquire Majority Stake in UK’s Mindful Chef

Nestlé has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the healthy recipe box and prepared frozen meals company, Mindful Chef,

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Leading UK Chilled Food Platform Created

  Leading UK Chilled Food Platform Created

PAI Partners, a leading European private equity firm, has announced the simultaneous acquisitions of Addo Food Group, the UK’s leading

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Kerry Introduces Extensive Range of Organic Flavourings and Extracts With Organic Certification

  Kerry Introduces Extensive Range of Organic Flavourings and Extracts With Organic Certification

Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has unveiled its new, expanded range of organic certified extracts and flavourings that are

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Strong Interim Results by Premier Foods Prompts a Rise in Full Year Trading Profit Outlook

  Strong Interim Results by Premier Foods Prompts a Rise in Full Year Trading Profit Outlook

Premier Foods has reported a 15% rise in group revenue to £421.5 million for the 26 weeks to 26 September

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Diageo Recalls Guinness 0.0 in Great Britain

  Diageo Recalls Guinness 0.0 in Great Britain

As a precautionary measure, Diageo is recalling its newly launched new non-alcoholic beer – Guinness 0.0 – in Great Britain

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Tate & Lyle Appoints New Innovation Lead

  Tate & Lyle Appoints New Innovation Lead

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has

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Ornua Foods UK Announces £3 Million Investment at Leek Cheese Packing Facility

  Ornua Foods UK Announces £3 Million Investment at Leek Cheese Packing Facility

Ornua Foods UK, the major supplier of cheese and butter to leading UK retailers, has announced a £3 million investment

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Premier Foods Disposes of Hovis Joint Venture

  Premier Foods Disposes of Hovis Joint Venture

Premier Foods has agreed to the disposal of its interest in Hovis Holdings to Endless LLP. Alongside its joint venture

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Kerry Group Acquires Canadian Probiotic Company

  Kerry Group Acquires Canadian Probiotic Company

Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus

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Scottish Food and Drink Industry Sends Open Letter to British Prime Minister

  Scottish Food and Drink Industry Sends Open Letter to British Prime Minister

Leaders in Scotland’s food and drink industry have written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him and the

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Strong Delivery in Food as COVID-19 Impacts ABF’s Retail Performance

  Strong Delivery in Food as COVID-19 Impacts ABF’s Retail Performance

Associated British Foods, the UK-based diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, with significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas,

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Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Commences

  Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Commences

Carlsberg UK and Marston’s have completed the transaction to create a new beer company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC). The

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Britvic Appoints New Commercial Sustainability Director

  Britvic Appoints New Commercial Sustainability Director

Britvic has appointed Tom Fiennes as the new Commercial Sustainability Director for Great Britain, as the company continues its ongoing commitment

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Chr. Hansen Natural Colors Inaugurates State-of-the-art R&D Center

  Chr. Hansen Natural Colors Inaugurates State-of-the-art R&D Center

As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain

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Nestlé Acquires Healthy Prepared Meals Pioneer in $950 Million Deal

  Nestlé Acquires Healthy Prepared Meals Pioneer in $950 Million Deal

Nestlé has acquired Freshly, one of the leading fresh-prepared meal delivery services in the US. The deal values Freshly at

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