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Northern Ireland-based Hinch Distillery has won significant business in the Asia Pacific region for its successful Irish whiskey and gin. The company has used a mix of its own international
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The current boom in online food sales brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has provided a preview of the likely future for food retailing, according to a leading food and
Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging. This benchmark has been crowned by Innova Market Insights as the Top Packaging
Most consumers (68 percent) across the world report closely monitoring the type and amount of fat and oil in their packaged food, according to a recent global FATitudes study from
Campari Group has acquired a 49% interest in Tannico for €23.4 million. Founded in 2013, Tannico is the market leader in online sales of wines and premium spirits in Italy,
Müller, the number one dairy brand in the UK[1], is set to shake up the super thick yogurt segment with its first ever Skyr product – Müller Corner Icelandic Style
A new updated review has been launched by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), which outlines the role bread (including white, wholemeal, brown and wheat germ) plays in the UK diet.
Valio, the Finnish dairy and food group, has selected Univar Solutions, a global chemical and ingredient distributor, to distribute its Valio Eila® lactose free milk powders to create new opportunities
Innova Market Insights’ latest report on global flavour trends in the food and beverage industry highlights how it is no longer just about tantalising the taste buds with a range
Brewer Carlsberg UK has launched a new digital platform called ‘Love My Local’ to support food and drink operators who are either closed or facing restrictions, due to COVID-19. The
As consumers increasingly turn online for their food and beverage needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment
Global launches of sports nutrition products more than doubled between 2015 and 2019 and suppliers are now segmenting their offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of customers. There
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis. The £1 million promotional
While early stage infant nutrition is firmly focused on the developmental needs of babies, it is evident that parents’ interests shift as their children grow and that adult themes become
More than 120 Scottish food and drink businesses from sectors as diverse as brewers, dairies, seafood, and condiments have joined the newly launched supportlocal.scot directory. Created by the industry body,
Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling system solutions in record time using the Handling Guide Online from industrial automation specialists Festo. The
Many of today’s busy consumers are juggling their careers, families and social lives while striving to maintain healthy lifestyles, both physically and mentally. Food and diet plays an essential role
Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese producers, is working in partnership with Westland Cheese to increase distribution to include Holland and Germany. Wyke Farms has successfully been
Bord Bia unveils support measures for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19 as part of the Government Supports for Business In response to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis
Pladis Global, one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies, has chosen to partner with e-commerce analytics platform e.fundamentals to optimise its strategy across online retailers in the UK. Pladis
Finnish consumers have ranked Valio, the co-operative-based company owned by 4,700 dairy farmers around Finland, as the most sustainable brand for the seventh consecutive year. Sustainable Brand Index is Europe’s
First Milk, the wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has launched the First4Milk Pledge – a new initiative to proactively promote dairy farming and First Milk to its customers and the
Lactalis UK & Ireland has invested in Président with a new campaign in 2020, which represents a £2.5 million investment
In recent years, an increasing number of consumers are looking for plant-based products, and the trend is set to continue.
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched the first consumer promotion of Irish beef in the USA to date, giving
Britvic has added three new products to its J2O brand, which is the UK’s leading adult soft drink. The new
Sales of Jameson Irish whiskey passed a record 8 million cases in the twelve months to December 2019 as the
Danone has launched its baby formula Track & Connect service – a digitally-enabled service giving consumers and retailers greater transparency
Flavour is, on average, the single most important factor in consumers’ food and drink choices. Interest in novelty and variety
Molson Coors has adopted a new corporate identity – Molson Coors Beverage Company – and unveiled a modern and contemporary
Müller, the number one dairy brand in the UK[1], has recruited 1500m British Record Holder, and European and World Medallist
Molson Coors, one of the world’s largest brewers, has partnered with ecommerce analytics provider e.fundamentals to help drive sales of
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Irish scheme to support long-term capital investments in the
In recognition of a shift in the number of consumers looking for healthier and free-from alternatives, with 1 in 3
Over the past 10 to 20 years, the ripples of change in the global soft drinks market have threatened to
Opal Fruits will be hitting the shelves again for the first time in 22 years, thanks to a nostalgic redesign
A bespoke IT system from food and drink specialist CSB-System has helped a Slovenian poultry processor to double its growth,
Unilever and JD Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive sustainable business initiatives in the supply chain.
DMK Group is expanding its existing portfolio in the ice cream sector with new creations for the Milram and Baileys
Over one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries and brand homes last year, the first time visitor numbers have exceeded
Nestlé has unveiled a unique addition to its biggest confectionery brand – the new KitKat Gold. KitKat Gold is a
Carlsberg Group is embracing the growing popularity of low and alcohol-free beer by launching Carlsberg Nordic in the UK. Replacing
UK-based drinks manufacturer, Clearly Drinks is re-launching its Perfectly Clear flavoured water brand in 2020 – its biggest brand announcement
BRCGS, a leading brand and consumer protection organisation, used by over 29,000 certificated suppliers over 130 countries, has launched the
A new €10 million investment in Moorepark Technology Ltd (MTL) has been officially opened at Fermoy, County Cork in Ireland.
New consumer research published by Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting firm, reveals that over three-quarters (77%) of UK grocery
Nestlé has announced that it will use Nutri-Score nutrition labeling in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, starting in the
The European Commission will allocate €200.9 million in 2020 to fund promotion activities for EU agri-food products at home and
Mondelēz International has launched its first-ever State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining the role snacking plays
Obesity “represents the greatest single threat to the health and wellbeing of children in Ireland today and drastic action is
Software business, Touch2Success, has announced a multi-million pound acquisition of Big Foodie. Touch2Success is the parent company of popular UK
With just a few weeks to go, the White Label World Expo is ready to take over the ExCel, London,
Global cereal producer Weetabix Food Company has signed up to ecommerce analytics provider e.fundamentals’ wholesale service to monitor and optimise
Increased consumer interest in the stories behind their food and beverage products and their notable influence on purchasing decisions has
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