US-based Campbell Soup Company is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. CVC has made a
Carlsberg UK has become the first brewer to join the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and will support the `Every Can Counts` campaign. Its membership marks the brewer’s commitment to
John Teeling, the veteran exploration to spirits entrepreneur, is in advanced talks to take over part of the Great Northern Brewery in Dundalk. Known as the Harp Brewery locally,
Danone has acquired YoCrunch in the US for an undisclosed sum, Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings packaged separately, in part through licensing agreements with well-known national
US-based food group Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group for an undisclosed sum. Kelsen is a producer of quality baked snacks, including the Kjeldsens and Royal
New product activity levels in the pizza market have remained relatively consistent over the past few years, despite ongoing consolidation in the industry, particularly in the US and in the
Kerry Group, the global ingredients, flavours and consumer foods producer, is sustaining the strong business development and growth momentum achieved in the final quarter of 2012 into its current financial
Cargill has reported new earnings of $2.31 billion for its 2013 fiscal year, nearly double the $1.17 billion realized in the prior year. Revenues totaled $136.7 billion, up 2% from
Latest research from the National Consumer Agency on grocery shopping habits in Ireland shows that consumers are spreading their shopping across a number of stores and are buying more own-brand
Allied Bakeries has announced that it is officially the number two bakery manufacturer in the UK (Nielsen, Value and Unit Sales 12 weeks ending 6 July 2013). Allied Bakeries’ Kingsmill
Michael Clarke, the former chief executive of Premier Foods, is reported to have joined international private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) to advise on making a £1.5 billion bid
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has written to UK Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to finally put a stop to DEFRA’s current arrangement of the red meat levy, which
Although group sales increased by 3.4% to £362 million for the first half ended 29 June 2013, like-for-like own shop sales at Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, dropped by
Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended importation of whey powder and dairy base powder (a whey based dairy ingredient used in the manufacture of infant formula) produced by New Zealand-based Fonterra,
Bernard Matthews, Britain’s leading turkey producer, has announced a brand refresh. Supported by a multi-media campaign that will cover national press, outdoor, online and in-store, the new food-focused look, starting
UK fresh milk processor Müller Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that it is to wind down its depot operations at Keith and Whitburn, with closure of the sites expected before the
Investment group Investcorp has agreed to acquire Tyrrells Potato Crisps, the UK manufacturer of premium crisps and snacks, from private equity firm Langholm Capital for £100 million. Founded at Tyrrells Court
Once a basic burger and chips was sufficient to satisfy the appetite of British diners, but new research from Mintel finds that today, British consumers are looking for something a
Manchester United Football Club and PepsiCo have announced a multi-year regional sponsorship agreement in Asia-Pacific. Under terms of the agreement, PepsiCo will become the Official Soft Drinks Partner of Manchester
Italian dairy group Parmalat, which is part of France-based Lactalis, has acquired Brazilian company Balkis Industria e Comercio de Laticinios (Balkis) to strengthen its gourmet cheese portfolio. Headquarters in Sao
Diageo has posted a 5% growth in net sales to £11.4 billion for the year ended 30 June 2013 with operating profit (before exceptionals) growth of 8% to £3.53 billion,
Dawn Meats, one of Europe’s leading meat processors, has had its hard work in achieving an ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management rewarded by being crowned winner of the “Best
Nestlé is introducing its premium-portioned capsule tea system Special.T to consumers outside Europe for the first time with the launch
Trade agreements which have just come into force will provide a further boost to the growing market for Scotch whisky
The UK breakfast cereals industry grew by 3.4% in value terms in 2012, according to ‘Breakfast Cereals’, a new market
With its one billion litre fresh milk processing facility at its Aylesbury Dairy nearing completion, Arla Foods UK plans to
Rabobank Anticipates Higher Than Expected EU Cap on Biodiesel and Increased Opportunities For Growth
The current debates in the European Union (EU) on biofuel policy continue to generate rumour and speculation, causing considerable uncertainty
Danone has increased sales by 6% to €11.06 billion in the first half of 2013, reflecting a 3.5% growth in
As the warm weather continues, consumers across the UK are flocking in droves to pubs and restaurants to enjoy the sun.
Ebro, the Spanish a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors, has posted a net profit
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published research into the impact of the horse meat contamination issue on
UK supermarket group Morrisons is to acquire its first banana ripening site in Boston, Lincolnshires o it can control better
UK beer sales fell by 4.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, according to the British Beer &
AAK, one of the world-leading producers of high value-added vegetable oils and fats, has acquired Unipro from Unilever for an
Although group revenue remained flat at £55.1 million, UK soft drinks group Nichols managed to increase profit before tax by
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 7 July, show shoppers with
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has signed new agreements with Canada’s oldest independent brewery, Moosehead Breweries, to act as its
The nutrition bars sector continues to enjoy rising levels of interest, in line with or even ahead of the market
The value of Irish food and drink exports has increased by over 8%, or €370 million, during the first six
Climate change presents a risk to the supply of important goods and services from the land, says a new report
As the leading coffee export market in the world, Brazil is no stranger to high quality coffee beans – but
Danone, the world’s leading producer of fresh dairy products, and Starbucks Coffee Company, the world’s leading coffee retailer and roaster
Access 6, which was launched in April and is funded by the European Union’s INTEREG IVA programme for regional development,
The rising popularity of still juice drinks in Russia is expected to continue past 2012, according to the latest research
Diageo has received approval from the Chinese authorities to acquire the remaining 47% stake in Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang Group Company
UK convenience food group Premier Foods has increased underlying business trading profit by 50% to £47.4 million for the first
Mintel has celebrated the royal birth with a portrait of Britain’s baby food and products market – giving insight into
With the economic climate remaining uncertain and British consumers continuing to be cautious in their spending, economy lines and products
The government has awarded €2.4 million in grant aid to 25 seafood processing companies under the 2013 Seafood Processing Business
Nestlé has opened two new factories in China as it continues to grow its business in the country by investing
Royal FrieslandCampina has purchased a 7.5% interest in Synlait Milk, a dairy company located in New Zealand’s South Island, near
Liverpool Football Club and leading international beer brand Carlsberg are celebrating their partnership of 21 years by announcing a three
Heineken is selling its Finnish multi-beverage business Oy Hartwall for €470 million to Danish Royal Unibrew. The transaction is expected
Over 100 UK businesses from across the food and grocery sector have already pledged support for an IGD initiative offering
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