By Susan Day, Vice President of International Marketing, California Table Grape Commission Creating demand for California grapes around the world is job one for the California Table Grape Commission. In
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Founded in 1834, Nicholas & Harris is the UK’s largest organic baker and is part of the Finsbury Food Group, leading manufacturer of cakes, breads and gluten-free bakery goods. OEEsystems
With milk quotas due to be lifted in 2015, farmers will need all the help they can get and Teagasc (Irish agriculture and food development authority) is examining the viability
George Clooney and his favourite coffee are back – returning in the latest Nespresso advertising campaign. The new footage illustrates how Clooney has more than met his match in French
Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines as part of its ongoing effort to enhance brand engagement with consumers in Nescafè’s biggest market. Nescafé
The UK’s leading grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World Group, has launched a new branded range of organic vegetable boxes called ‘Nature’s Premium.’ The launch follows the Soil
Duiven, The Netherlands — “From Clean to Clear Label” and “Convenience for Foodies” lead the Innova Market Insights food & beverage Top 10 Trends list for 2015. Innova Market Insights
PM Group, the international engineering and project management firm headquartered in Dublin, has reported turnover of €355.5 million for the year ended December 31st 2013, well ahead of prior year due
Global demand for food is expected to increase by 70% by 2050, while a steep increase in biomass use will also put pressure on agriculture. Feeding the world without damaging
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has completed the construction of its new Speyside malt whisky distillery, reinforcing its long term growth prospects in
Mondelez International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has signed a global agreement with Google, focusing on online video. This is part of the company’s strategy
The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical aroma. This is due to the terpenes, a diverse category
South African growers are preparing to launch their sixth UK promotion with the objective of strengthening shoppers’ knowledge of their fruit’s country of origin. The campaign – which starts in
The European business of Mondelēz International has invested $50 million (HUF11 billion) over the past three years in the development of the Székesfehérvár chocolate plant at one of its group
Mondelez International, the global snacking group with a portfolio that includes nine iconic brands that each generates more than $1 billion in revenues, has named Dana Anderson (pictured) as Senior
New research demonstrates that the consumption of a combination of low dose omega-3 and plant sterols can effectively reduce both LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels in men and women with high
Diageo has officially opened its new Eur169 million brewing centre of excellence at its historic St James’s Gate site in Dublin, where all Irish beer production has now been consolidated.
A team of researchers from around the world have sequenced the DNA of the Robusta coffee bean in an important step that could lead to future developments to improve the
The long-awaited return of Irish whiskey production to the town of Tullamore has moved a significant step closer with the installation of the custom-made Tullamore Distillery Spirit Safe. The symbolic
Vion Food is to make a multi-million euro investment in its Bavarian processing plants as part of a new strategy for its German operations. Almost half of the investments will
Pearlfisher New York has created the brand strategy, identity, packaging and visual language for new confectionery brand, Legit Organics. In a category that has remained stagnant for generations, Legit Organics disrupts the
Nestlé Purina, one of the world’s leading pet care producers, has developed a nutritional supplement consisting of fish oil and antioxidants that can help pets maintain their mental capacities into
Pearlfisher Futures, Pearlfisher’s future insight and innovation team, has launched the Taste Mode Report – a highly inspirational study of
Following a successful first year of Premier League sponsorship, Carlsberg has launched ‘Take Your Seats’, a film that celebrates iconic
Clegg Food Projects has completed its latest scheme for its client food manufacturing giant, 2 Sisters Food Group. The project
In response to the phenomenal growth of its Nākd range (+51.3% growth year-on year within the Cereal Bar category) and
Sensory Food Network Ireland is a new national network of excellence, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the
Scottish spirits producer Edrington Group has been granted planning permission by the Moray Council for a new £100 million iconic
Tullamore D.E.W., the world’s second largest Irish whiskey brand, is capitalising on its strong growth in the US market, and
Reading Scientific Services (RSSL) has been shortlisted for the Food & Drink Federation Awards in the category for Education Initiative.
App developer, Heads and Hands, has created ‘Movie Unlocker,’ which utilises the latest Bluetooth beacon technology to allow users to
Russian fast food company, Wokker, the strategy employs drones to promote its range of rice and noodle dishes to busy
Teagasc, the Irish agriculture and food development authority, has launched ‘Teagasc Research Impact Highlights 2013’. The document features some of
Responsible for developing, applying and disseminating research- and technologically-based knowledge for the Danish and international business sectors, the Danish Technological
PET solutions provider Sidel has created a new business unit to serve drinks products producers globally. Split into six teams
Finsbury Food Group, the UK manufacturer of cake and bread bakery goods, has taken advantage of its strong balance sheet
US food group General Mills has opened a new innovation, technology and quality center in China, just outside Shanghai. The
Low-fat cheeses and cakes that are just as tempting as full-fat equivalents could be heading for supermarket shelves, thanks to
ProStrategy Colman are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the ‘IBM Platinum Achievement Award – Top Irish Business
If 2013 was the year of the #selfie, then 2014 is set to be the year of the #friendsie, according
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) and Waters Corporation – a company based in Massachusetts, USA – have begun
Nestlé has officially opened its latest Chinese research and development centre in Dongguan, in Guangdong province. The centre is a
The Shepton Mallet Cider Mill has announced that one of the country’s best loved ciders, Blackthorn, will undergo a brand
United Wine Merchants has announced new Crabbie’s innovation that will position this new range for the first time in the
Nescafé, the world’s first instant coffee and the fifth most valuable food and drink brand, is launching a unified, global
Nestlé scientists are the first to develop a theory that predicts with greater accuracy the way in which certain soluble
Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch a new version of its bestselling soft drink with a third less sugar and
Heineken is to invest £50 million in its Manchester Brewery in addition to the £58 million already announced for its
Heineken is to invest £126 million into expanding its UK operations; £50m at its Manchester brewery, £58m at its Hereford
As part of its five year Burton Brewery redevelopment plan, Molson Coors, Britain’s biggest brewer, has announced a further investment
French dairy co-operative Laïta has unveiled an €80 million investment programme to expand its production capacity in dry dairy ingredients.
Green Isle Foods, the leading Irish frozen foods company, is to invest €30 million across its operations in Ireland which
Tuborg beer is launching a brand new global marketing campaign called ‘Always Say Yes,’ building on the cultural ‘FOMO’ trend,
Kantar Worldpanel’s 2014 barometer of the UK’s most chosen FMCG brands reveals that local brands are winning, with UK favourites
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