The UK grocery market is set to grow by 11.3% – from £216.8 billion to £241.3 billion – between 2022 and 2027, according to highly anticipated new figures from insight
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Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government recently took part in the turning of the sod at the site of a new continental cheese
GUINNESS has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design for GUINNESS NITROSURGE and GUINNESS MICRODRAUGHT. The Red Dot Design Award is one of the biggest design competitions in
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
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
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
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
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 Michael Murphy (pictured above), Organisation and Industry Talent Development Director,
Britain’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, is planning long-term investments in its UK supply chain, key sales channels and market leading brands like Arla Cravendale®, Arla B.O.B®, Arla Lactofree®, Lurpak®,
The Irish Whiskey Association has welcomed new figures which show that Irish whiskey is becoming an increasingly significant player in the higher-end whiskey market, with increased supply of super-premium and
Bord Bia has developed a new Food Processor Standard (FPS), which combines and replaces the Meat Processor Quality Assurance Standard* (MPQAS) and the Prepared Fruit and Vegetable Standard (PFVS). The Standard is designed to
Chr. Hansen has released the results from a global survey deployed in 16 countries around the world to gauge consumer awareness of probiotics and their potential benefits. The data was
Bord Bia, the Irish Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Tara McCarthy (pictured) is to
The global oat milk market size is expected to reach US$7.66 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Oat Milk Market Share, Size, Trends,
Britvic is scaling up its online ambitions with the launch of its first global digital strategy and content studio to work on iconic brands such as Tango, Purdey’s and Aqua Libra. Named Infused, the
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.51 billion during 2021, according to figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), as the industry continues to recover from the impact
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes™ survey. The
The latest figures from Kantar show that Irish take-home grocery sales declined by 4.5% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022. However, sales still remain 11.2% higher than two years ago
A new survey conducted by YouGov for Arla Foods of more than 8,000 consumers in the UK, Denmark, Sweden and
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has identified six key trends that are set to shape the
New global research from Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has uncovered that most protein consumers are motivated by health
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, has unveiled six key trends that
O’Brien Fine Foods, one of Ireland’s leading producers of cooked meats, including the Brady Family, Homebird, and Green Farm brands,
A revolutionary technology to separate milk into its different protein components has been pioneered by the leader of the dairy
The Irish Government has announced that 22 projects in the meat and dairy sectors across the country will receive funding to
The ‘free-from’ bakery company Stone Bakery Ltd has announced it is investing £4 million to refurbish and extend the former
As part of its commitment to the continuous improvement of its supply chain, Britvic has announced a £26.9 million investment
Potential developments in the highly innovative sweets & snacks categories reflect some of the key trends identified by Innova Market
Welsh food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take up a free listing in an online directory which allows
When it comes to cocoa and chocolate, sustainability is taking on increased importance, influencing consumers’ purchase decisions and their perceptions
Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes
PepsiCo has announced the extension of its partnership with football’s elite UEFA Champions League for the 2021/22–2023/24 seasons. The continuation
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack
As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the
Arla Foods Ingredients has identified high-protein iced tea as the next big trend in beverages. Demand for functional / fortified
Diageo has launched Guinness 0.0, a new non-alcoholic beer from the brewers at St James’s Gate in Dublin that boasts
Innova Market Insights, food trend specialists for over 25 years, has unveiled its annual Top Ten Trends report. The comprehensive
Since 2015, Roust has partnered with William Grant & Sons UK to manage the distribution of Russian Standard, Green Mark
Britvic has reached agreement with PepsiCo for a new and exclusive 20-year franchise bottling agreement for the production, distribution, marketing
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched a major UK marketing campaign placing grass-fed Irish beef in the spotlight this
The food & drink sector is one of the few sectors that should suffer limited impact as a result of
Müller UK & Ireland has revealed additional plans to build its share in the UK branded milk drinks sector. Müller
Working with the Forum of British Pubs, a group of small brewers have launched the Small Brewers’ Forum to open
Western Europe is a region of coffee drinkers. A new report from Innova Market Insights details that European consumers’ demand
C&C Group, a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and
St Pierre Groupe, the international bakery business, has taken the top spot as the UK’s number one branded bakery supplier,
England Rugby has extended its partnership with Britvic Soft Drinks as their official soft drink partner until the end of
Product of the Year is back and on a mission to discover and celebrate the UK’s most innovative new products for
Mondelēz International is continuing its strong track record of offering more portion control options for consumers by voluntarily committing to
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