Driven by rising optimism globally many UK food and beverage companies are looking to increase investment across areas such as facilities, equipment, IT and product development over the next 12
The University of Leuven (KU Leuven), upon recommendation of the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, is conferring the degree of doctor honoris causa upon Margaret Bath, senior vice president, Research, Quality
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has formally opened the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre on the campus of Wageningen University & Research Centre. Her Majesty Máxima declared the new Innovation
Savory biscuits accounted for just 10% of global new product activity in bakery products recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to the end of July 2013. This
Nestlé is helping address micronutrient deficiencies in the developing world by mapping nutritional gaps. Nestlé collects and analyses publicly available information from local governments and international health authorities about specific
In response to the growing financial impact and frequency of product recalls for food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and importers in the US and Europe, American International Group has launched NOVI, a
A new infographic has been revealed ranking the top twenty food and drink brands which are currently using social media. With Cadbury’s ranking first, and other big-hitters including Pringles, Ben
A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20%, according to the world’s first scientific study exploring the senses and taste of whisky. The
A survey of 70,000 consumers in 15 major international markets has found that Nestlé is the fifth most loved brand in the world. Nestlé was the highest ranked food and
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, has won a national IGD Award for its outstanding achievement in using consumer insights to develop an innovative business
Napier Brown, the sugar trading subsidiary of UK food group The Real Good Food Company, has secured two major new supply contracts for its branded range of Whitworths sugars from
A brand new state-of-the-art innovation centre is set to become the epicenter for Arla Foods’ product development for the entire world. Located in Aarhus, Denmark it will employ 120 people
First Milk, the UK’s only major dairy company owned by British dairy farmers, has released annual results for the year to 31 March 2013, as well as for the six
According to ‘Fast-Food and Home-Delivery Outlets’, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK industry rose in value by 2.5% in 2012. Growth was driven by the
People with visceral obesity share a unique set of biomarkers that could one day be used to identify individuals more likely to be at risk of developing obesity-related health problems,
According to Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of IGD, the food and consumer goods industry has never been under more scrutiny and that we need a revolution in transparency and traceability
Tulip, the UK meat business of Danish Crown Group, has relaunched its foodservice division to bring its food expertise to the catering and hospitality industry nationwide. Tulip Foodservice Solutions, the
The European Competition Commission has conditionally cleared the proposed acquisition of fruit juice bottler Gerber Emig of the UK by Dutch rival Refresco to create a leading pan-European bottler of
UK retailer Tesco is relaunching its finest* premium food brand, entailing the biggest investment in the brand since it began 15 years ago. Over 400 new products are being launched
Dutch food group VION has agreed to sell its Ingredients division to Darling International of the US for approximately Eur1.6 billion in cash. The acquisition is highly complementary both geographically
As the winter draws nearer, many British consumers want to start the day with a hearty breakfast. Demonstrating the nation’s appetite for oats, new research from Mintel reveals, one in
Mondelez International, the world’s second largest coffee company, will expand its global coffee footprint, entering the Dutch and Australian markets through the CARTE NOIRE and VELOURS NOIR brands. In addition,
Information on Scotland’s world renowned aquaculture will be easier to access with the launch of a new website and database
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has officially inaugurated its first chocolate factory in
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park has received two “Waitrose Way” awards. The first, Treading Lightly – carbon (own label),
Dairy Crest and Burton’s Biscuit Company, leading players in the UK cheese and biscuit markets respectively, have signed an exclusive
New research commissioned by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, highlights how important British pubs are in people’s lives and
UK poultry and convenience food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has officially opened a new £1 million food safety laboratory, where
US-based Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European simple meals business for Eur400 million to CVC Capital Partners,
Coca-Cola has been deposed from its top position in Interbrand’s annual Best Global Brands league table, which identifies and examines
Royal FrieslandCampina has sold Societe Industrielle Fromagere, a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina France, to Austrian company Rupp for an undisclosed price.
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, is opening the JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE™ Seoul, Diageo’s third global embassy for
Sugar-free sweet manufacturer The Candy Makers have welcomed a personal visit from the Royal Family to their Leeds-based factory. HRH
Five of the leading yogurt companies on the UK market – Danone, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé, Müller and Yoplait – have
On October 2nd 2013 Meyn officially opened its expanded Demo and training centre, when Scott Russell (Global Sales Director of Meyn)
Aryzta, the Zurich-based speciality bakery group, has reported a 7.1% rise in group EBITA to Eur475.6 million on revenue up
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 15 September 2013, show the big
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company with beloved brands such as Milka, Cadbury, Toblerone and Lacta, has announced an
US-owned spirits and wine group Brown-Forman will establish a new head office for its European operations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,
Constellation Brands, the world leader in premium wine, is investing over $20 million in several of its California wineries and
Diageo has been recognised by two separate organisations for its commitment to Sustainability & Responsibility. Diageo has again been selected
Success for the UK arm of international engineers PM Group in the food sector has seen the number of its
Premier Foods has appointed Alastair Murray (pictured) as executive director and chief financial officer replacing Mark Moran who has decided to
Nestlé scientists have, for the first time, identified the molecular footprint for long life. Swiss and Italian scientists at the
The UK’s leading supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has won two awards at this year’s Waitrose Way Awards. Produce
Carlsberg beer has launched a brand new global marketing campaign to sit alongside its three year deal with the Barclays
Following its successful international expansion over recent years, Swiss dairy group Emmi is making some adjustments to its organisational structure
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, is investing £2 million in its manufacturing operation at
Cider growth rates will remain in the double digits moving forward, says a new report from Canadian – ‘USA Cider
The sod has been turned on the new Tullamore pot still whiskey and malt whiskey distillery being built by William
Coca-Cola HBC, one of the world’s largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been included in the 2013
FrieslandCampina plans to open a new Innovation Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands, in October. The completion of the new centre
Thorntons, the UK confectionery manufacturer and retailer, has increased revenue by 1.8% to £221.1 million for the 52 weeks ended
Premier Foods has more than doubled its support for this year’s Feeding Britain’s Future campaign in 2013, hosting events at
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