The European Commission has proposed new measures to regulate fishing for deep-sea species in the North-East Atlantic. Deep sea ecosystems and the species that live in them are particularly vulnerable
UK food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water use (excluding that in product), according to the latest progress
UK retailer Morrisons is to increase the premium it pays on milk to farmers and will also introduce support payments for farmers affected by the current bad weather. The move
Scottish brewer Tennent Caledonian has won gold, silver and bronze medals at two of the toughest global beer quality competitions – the Monde Selection in Belgium and the International Beer
Kozy Shack Enterprises, the North American and international producer of chilled dairy desserts, has been acquired by US dairy co-operative Land O’Lakes. The acquisition of Kozy Shack provides Land O’Lakes
Latest research from Mintel reveals that British consumers are drinking less in the home with usage dropping from 75% to 71% between 2009 and 2011. But, while usage levels are
Heineken has made a S$5.1 billion (US$4 billion) offer to buy the stake held by its joint venture partner, Fraser & Neave, in Asia Pacific Breweries, one of the fastest
Nestle Health Science has acquired a stake in a US firm Accera, to support the ongoing trials and rollout of the firm’s key brand, Axona, a medical food intended for
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is taking action in Europe and the UK against the Scottish Government’s minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation, including a complaint to the European Commission and
Zetar, the UK-based confectionery and snack foods group, has reported a 17.5% drop in adjusted profit before tax to £5.5 million for the year ended 30 April 2012. Revenue dropped
Barry Callebaut has become the first company in the EU to receive a positive Scientific Opinion on a health claim on cocoa flavanols from the European Food Safety Authority. The
€4.9 billion ($6.6 billion) was spent globally on Fairtrade certified products last year, according to figures by Fairtrade International. Around the globe, retail sales of Fairtrade certified products increased by
Seven US Kellogg bakeries have once again earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification – placing them in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for
Baltika Breweries has been informed by MICEX that its application for a delisting of its shares has been approved. The last day of trading in Baltika Breweries shares on the
English regional brewer and pub operator, Charles Wells, has been recognised in the inaugural Sunday Times International Track 200. The listing, at number 194, notes that Charles Wells has grown
Yorkshire-based cheese maker The Wensleydale Creamery has launched a traditionally churned butter in a bid to capture a piece of £680 million UK butter market. The Wensleydale Creamery, which previously
Milk and cereal products fortified with iron and a combination of other micronutrients are more likely to help reduce iron-deficiency anaemia in children than foods fortified with iron alone, according
Dairygold Co-op, one of Ireland’s largest dairy processors, has confirmed its post quota strategy. As a farmer owned co-operative Dairygold has committed to accept all the milk that its Members
Pernod Ricard is disposing of its Danish aquavit brands Aalborg and Brøndums, the German brand Malteserkreuz Aquavit and the Danish bitter brand Gammel Dansk to Arcus-Gruppen, a leading player in
The Scottish Government has proposed a five-point action plan to tackle pricing issues affecting the UK dairy industry. The five-point plan includes: * Calling for a summit with UK, Scottish
Sheffield Hallam University has been named as the successful university to partner the UK food and drink industry in the development of the country’s first dedicated food and drink engineering
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has acquired The Cheese Warehouse, a UK-based cheese ingredients company. This strategic acquisition will further strengthen the IDB’s position in the UK food ingredients and
The Coca-Cola Company has developed and tested at commercial scale a first-of-its-kind beverage process water recovery system to produce high-quality
Britvic’s recall of all Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Fruit Shoot Hydro packs featuring the new design cap is now expected
Carr’s Milling Industries, the UK agriculture, food and engineering group, has approved the construction of a £17 million state-of-the art
Muller Quaker Dairy, the US joint venture between PepsiCo and Theo Muller Group, is entering the growing US dairy market
Carlsberg is entering the fast growing UK cider market with the launch of its Somersby brand. Produced in Herefordshire, the
Twenty one businesses will receive UK Government funding of more than £15 million to develop technology that can boost food
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has agreed a strategic alliance with Russian Standard Corporation. CEDC is one of the world’s
Private equity firm Permira is reported to be considering a Eur500 million refinancing of its Bird Eye Iglo frozen foods
Remy Cointreau Group, the French spirits and liqueurs group, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Scotch malt whisky product
DE Master Blenders 1753, the independent pure-play coffee and tea company, which was spun off from Sara Lee Corporation in
Nestle is using zero gravity research to develop its understanding of the foam technology used in its products. The study
Bonduelle Group, the world leader in processed vegetables, has established a Revolving Credit Facility amounting to Eur300 million. This line
Premier Foods has sold its Elephant Atta ethnic flour business to Westmill Foods, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, for
VION Food UK has announced it could be forced to close its loss making site, Hall’s of Broxburn, employing over
The British Poultry Council has welcomed the broad findings and recommendations of the comprehensive EFSA study of EU poultry meat
The world reference laboratory for foot and mouth disease (FMD) at Pirbright in Surrey has been acknowledged by the FAO
Diageo has launched Chinese white spirit brand, Shui Jing Fang, into the GB domestic market. Great Britain is the first
Due to declining returns from customers in the liquid market, British dairy co-operative First Milk has announced that it has
The NFU (National Farmers Union) has strongly condemned the latest round of milk price cuts after three major dairy processors,
UK soft drinks group Britvic has commenced a precautionary recall of all Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Fruit Shoot Hydro packs,
With all divisions recording sales growth, Real Good Food Company has reported a 62% increase in EBITDA to £9.1 million
Swiss dairy group Emmi has further strengthened its international business by increasing its stakes in Kaiku Corporacion Alimentaria in northern
UK food processor Cranswick has acquired Kingston Foods for an undisclosed sum. Kingston is a producer of premium cooked and
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo that it does not already own
Nestle and its partners will involve communities in Cote d’Ivoire in a new effort to prevent the use of child
UK regional brewer and pub group Greene King has delivering another set of record results. Revenue increased by 9.4% to
The Hillshire Brands Company, formerly Sara Lee Corporation, has completed the previously announced separation of its international coffee and tea
Dairy Crest, the UK’s leading dairy foods company, has received a binding offer from Montagu Private Equity to acquire St
Rising raw materials costs and a decline in the UK bakery market have impacted on the financial performance of Warburtons.
Nearly a third (31%) of UK shoppers say they will be using discount supermarkets, such as Aldi and Lidl, more
Nestle has joined scientific and public health experts in calling for the creation of more community-based programmes to prevent childhood
Greencore has further strengthened its business in the US with the acquisition of HC Schau & Son, a fresh food
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