Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reported a 4.5% increase (+2.3% at constant currency) in revenue to €1.837 billion for its wholly-owned businesses for the six month period ended 4
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The UK’s food system is failing, putting the health of the population, and of the planet, at risk, according to a new report from the House of Lords Committee on
Upfield Group, the global leader in plant-based margarines, spreads and cheeses, is to invest €50 million in a new state- of-the-art Upfield Food Science Centre at Wageningen in the Netherlands.
Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in the field of nutritional science, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, the market leader in collagen in the United States and a leading lifestyle and wellness
Most consumers (68 percent) across the world report closely monitoring the type and amount of fat and oil in their packaged food, according to a recent global FATitudes study from
A new updated review has been launched by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), which outlines the role bread (including white, wholemeal, brown and wheat germ) plays in the UK diet.
A University of Limerick-led research team in Ireland has designed a self-contained greenhouse that provides its own water and could have a major impact on global food production. The C-MINUS
ESI Nutrition, the nutrition division of French dairy co-operative Laïta, has announced that, after two years of planning, construction, and initial set up, its new production line located in its
Starch Europe has welcomed the much anticipated publication of the European Commission’s EU Farm to Fork Strategy. Starch Europe and its members strongly support the Commission’s climate neutrality ambition and
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
Mondelēz International has published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable and mindful snacking goals. The report outlines Mondelēz International’s ongoing
Functional ingredients like probiotics can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report. The global food service industry has had to
Global launches of sports nutrition products more than doubled between 2015 and 2019 and suppliers are now segmenting their offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of customers. There
Kerry Group, the taste and nutrition company, has expanded its clean-label food protection capabilities through the acquisition of two innovative companies, IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab. These acquisitions, which were
Nearly 40 stakeholders from across the spectrum – including consumer groups, policy makers, academics, food companies and retailers – are calling for the nutrition label Nutri-Score to become mandatory in
Chr. Hansen has acquired HSO Health Care. The acquisition of the Austria-based B2B company specialising in probiotics for women’s health will strengthen and expand Chr. Hansen’s global microbial platform. The
YFood, a Munich-based start-up company offering complete food solutions in the form of drinks, bars and powder, has secured a €15 million Series B financing round, led by London-based Felix
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has completed its acquisition of Glycom, the world’s leading supplier of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), for an enterprise
Valued at US$53.8 billion in 2019, the global dairy ingredients market (incorporating proteins, milk powder, milk fat concentrate, lactose and its derivatives) is projected to be worth US$81.4 billion by
Kerry Group, the leading taste and nutrition company, has confirmed that it is to invest $125 million in its facility at Rome, Georgia in the US to create a new
BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a significant expansion for its chicory root fibre production facility in Chile by 2022, funded by an investment of
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, delivered strong revenue growth in its 2019 financial year ended 4 January 2020 with revenue increasing by 16.6% to €3.876 billion. The drivers of revenue
Kerry Taste & Nutrition recently hosted a first of its kind conference exclusive to the UK foodservice sector, sharing knowledge
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has announced that it will make a further equity investment of US$200 million in Aimmune Therapeutics,
Almonds will continue to be a key ingredient driving innovation in snacking as the plant-based ‘revolution’, wholesome indulgence and natural,
The priorities of the sports nutrition sector for the new mandate of the European Commission to ensure a healthier and
The Irish Government has announced Enterprise Ireland funding of €7.2 million, over five years, for Food for Health Ireland, a
Nestlé has announced that it will use Nutri-Score nutrition labeling in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, starting in the
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched two maternal supplementation concepts to support children’s cognitive development during pregnancy and lactation.[i] The Smart
A recent consumer survey, commissioned by the market research company FMCG Gurus on behalf of BENEO, reveals that health is
Obesity “represents the greatest single threat to the health and wellbeing of children in Ireland today and drastic action is
From February 2020 onwards, new standards for infant and follow-on formulae will be in effect in the European Union (Commission
A large number of food products frequently sold on the EU market contain too much sugar, salt, fat, and not
Increased consumer interest in the stories behind their food and beverage products and their notable influence on purchasing decisions has
Umami is a flavour seeing more popularity across the globe, leaving many wondering “what exactly is umami?” To address this
A workshop held recently at the University of Nottingham has revealed that ‘flexitarianism’ is a new and growing trend amongst
The traditional pattern of breakfast, lunch and dinner may hold the key to boosting digestive health markets, according to Kerry
Gavin Cartland (pictured far right), Head of Commercial and Category of Biotiful Dairy, spoke about the rise of the gut
Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing is thriving. It can target different generations with more specific holistic approaches
Mondelēz International is continuing its strong track record of offering more portion control options for consumers by pledging to bring
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has reported a 19% rise in wholly owned revenue to €1.758 billion (up 12.0% at
A new report, Health on the Shelf published by RSPH (Royal Society For Public Health) and Slimming World, exposes the
Public Health England (PHE) has published an evidence review of commercially available baby foods and drinks aimed at children up
Research shows that loss of body fat causes the growth of the intestine and increases its capacity to absorb nutrients.
Finland is in an excellent position to enhance its protein self-sufficiency while building a sustainable, carbon-neutral food chain. A new
Research shows that there is good awareness of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), an important nutritional component of breast milk,
Millions of children across the EU will receive milk, fruit and vegetables under the EU’s School Scheme in 2019/2020. This
Danone has officially opened its new Nutricia Cuijk production facility in the Netherlands, marking the completion of a three-year journey
International dairy co-operative Royal FrieslandCampina is exploring options to build a sustainable and innovative dairy processing plant in the Netherlands.
Maternal nutrition is a hot new opportunity in emerging markets, according to the latest report from food and drink experts,
The demand to live a healthier lifestyle is increasing, yet 4 in 5 people across Northern Europe do not know
Children have already exceeded the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18 year old by the time they reach their
Plant-based food and veganism, the free-from movement and booze-free beverages have been identified as the top three trends which impacted
In concurrent studies, Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered new mechanisms that demonstrate why and how regularly eating red meat can