Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey
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Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line of microparticulated whey proteins. Recent research shows that almost 70%
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has added a new £680,000 interdisciplinary project to its Transforming UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) programme. The successful project, led by the University of
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to adopt innovation and increase their efficiency and productivity. The Food and
Once again in 2023, many people have set themselves the goal of following a healthier, more balanced diet. Most consumers expect more from food and beverages than just naturalness and
Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme reach its 250th investment milestone. Among the latest businesses to secure support from the government-funded and industry-led initiative are:
With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual-energy x-ray detection. Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales of Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, explains how the technology can improve
Record registrations, thousands of visitors, and glowing feedback at UK’s premier packaging expo Leading multi-format event organiser Easyfairs is celebrating following a blockbuster showing from its Packaging Innovations & Empack,
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its technological partnership with Warburtons to improve production at six of
After cultured meat received FDA approval, lab-grown meat is predicted to make up nearly a quarter of all meat consumption by 2035. A recent report has highlighted the countries poised to be
Proveye, a leader in remote sensing image analysis for agriculture, has closed a €1 million seed funding round to advance the company’s growth strategy. The funding round was led by
Kerry Group plc, a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell the trade and assets
Tech start-up, Plate-Up is to establish its new Operations Centre in Belfast, which will see it create 16 new hybrid-working jobs. Established in 2018, the SME has developed a recipe
Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment is set to kick off the packaging industry’s 2023 with a bang, after it announced the first batch of speakers hosting
Synergy Flavors predicts that East Asian flavors will take centre stage for sports nutrition products, as outlined in its recent Flavors of the Future report. Synergy’s research, which takes into
SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how technology can help with the seasonal surge. While production is
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has unveiled its third annual outlook on the global consumer trends that will shape the food, beverage and animal nutrition industries
Kerry Group, a world leader in taste and nutrition, has launched a new tool that will support manufacturers to optimise the nutritional profile of products while being aware of the
ABB has launched its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution to further support breweries in their operational efficiency through digital transformation. ABB’s brewmaster, who has the notable achievement of
British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has announced that it has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients to produce a specialist whey protein powder at its Lake District Creamery.
A specialist food manufacturer has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of Made Smarter. Firstplay
The AgTechUCD Innovation Centre has announced the twelve start-ups (profiled below) selected for its second accelerator programme dedicated to early-stage
The first years of life are a particularly important period for brain development and learning. Breast milk, the ideal choice
A new UK report by Baker & Baker, a leading European bakery products manufacturer, shows the significant opportunity for growth in the
Mondelēz International has announced that its Cadbury Dairy Milk and Cadbury Mini Snowballs 110g sharing bars, which are made in
Northern Ireland-based Tayto Group has secured a deal with Asda to list three additional lines of crisps, including two new
Nestlé has announced that it is exploring emerging technologies for the development of animal-free dairy protein-based products. This move complements
A manufacturer of juice dispensers is using augmented reality to transform its sales process, drive productivity and create new jobs.
This project forms part of C&C Group’s broader ESG strategy and commitment to delivering to a better world. The Bulmers
Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retailer, wholesaler and foodservice company, has collaborated with University College Cork (UCC) to advance allergy education
Kerry Group plc (“Kerry”), the global taste & nutrition company, today announces that it has reached agreement to acquire the
Guinness is undertaking one of the most ambitious regenerative agriculture pilots to take place on the island of Ireland. Regenerative
Minister Martin Heydon TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for New Market Development at the Department of Agriculture, Food
Beverages associated with health benefits, sustainability and better nutrition are soaring in popularity among food service consumers, according to a
Consumers across the world associate cheese flavours with indulgence, comfort and freshness with significant variation in different regions, according to
Leading foodservice provider Sysco Ireland has revealed plans to double the size of its Northern Ireland operation within five years
According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report, almonds have maintained their top spot as the
With a myriad of new product launches, innovative technologies and live demonstrations of the latest smart manufacturing solutions, PPMA Total
PepsiCo Europe embraces digital start-ups to unlock sustainability solutions across the supply chain
PepsiCo has announced that it will elevate its supply chain in Europe, and collaborate with breakthrough start-up companies to pilot ground-breaking
An innovative and entrepreneurial Scottish company which makes a significant contribution to food safety and reducing unrecyclable plastic waste has
PPMA TOTAL Show 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, is returning to the
Britvic has officially opened its most recent canning line at the soft drink manufacturer’s its largest production site at Rugby
An ice cream manufacturer is ready for the summer rush after using technology to transform with the support of Made
A project to create a food and drink technology centre in the Highlands has secured more than £3.2 million investment
Danone has launched the first ever Dairy and Plants Blend baby formula, in response to parents’ desire for vegetarian and flexitarian
This summer, leading branded soft drinks business Britvic is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its Rugby factory in England, by
BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has been successfully developing and demonstrating future digital solutions with Trace Labs and
GUINNESS has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design for GUINNESS NITROSURGE and GUINNESS MICRODRAUGHT. The Red Dot
Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services.
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
Sustainability and health concerns are driving consumers to plant-based meat alternatives, but the taste experience of these products continues to
The purchase of dairy products has been on the decline for several years with many turning to dairy alternatives. However,
Market leading aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been awarded with a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this