Pots & Co and Aegg Pots Creative Packaging have partnered up to produce bespoke plastic pots for the launch of its new
- Campari Group completes €1 billion acquisition of Courvoisier Campari Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Beam Holdings France S.A.S. (now renamed Courvoisier Holding France S.A.S.), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier S.A.S.,...
- Arla Foods Ingredients to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being...
- Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the up-skilling of its staff. Founded in 1919,...
- The next generation of on premise consumers: how to win Ireland’s Gen Z spend Gen Z consumers are some of most frequent visitors to Ireland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. However, younger adults have been more affected by the cost-of-living crisis than older consumers –...
- Glanbia to expand its Nutritional Solutions business with $300 million acquisition Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform...
Bavaria, the largest independent brewery in the Netherlands, has acquired a 60% majority interest in Belgium-based Palm Belgian Craft Brewers
Farmer-owned Arla Foods has taken the decision to start to incentivise more farmers to convert to GM free feed. The
The energy it takes to make MARS® bars, WHISKAS® cat food, EXTRA® gum and UNCLE BEN’S® rice in the UK
The Exporting is GREAT roadshow is touring Northern Ireland this week as part of a campaign to boost exports. The
Loma Systems – a leading manufacturer of metal detection, checkweighing and x-ray inspection equipment for the global food industry – has
A strong traceability system for all fishery products sold in EU restaurants and shops would help to prevent cases of
Matthew Clark, the UK’s largest national on-trade wholesaler, has chosen to list the super-premium English Gin, Brockmans. Brockmans is one
A new report on the Irish takeaway sector produced by DKM Economic Consultants, and commissioned by JUST EAT, Ireland’s leading
Petrow Food Group has strengthened the foundation for its future growth plans with the appointment of two new business development
The UK pavilion at PLMA has expanded for 2016 showing increasing interest in the sector. PLMA, taking place in Amsterdam
Diageo has announced some changes to its executive committee. After 27 years with the business, Nick Blazquez is to leave
University College Cork has introduced a new postgraduate qualification dedicated to the dairy industry. Dairy processing is a very significant
They are so popular that avocados have recently overtaken sales of childhood fruit favourite oranges in the UK. Now super
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has published the results of a comprehensive new survey
After a thorough preparation over the past year, with the objective to support the increasing demand of its North American
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years. This
Increasing the awareness of L-Carnitine’s benefits among sporty Millennials represents a significant untapped business opportunity for dietary supplement manufacturers, says
Indena has announced a new registry study demonstrates that the addition of its bioavailable curcumin formulation, Meriva, to a regimen of
Hempco Canada Superfoods has launched a new range of hemp oil, seeds, superfoods, supergreens and snacks under PlanetHemp – first
Dow Pharma & Food Solutions announced the global commercial availability of its new WELLENCE™ Fat Reduction technology. WELLENCE™ Fat Reduction
Greggs, the UK’s largest retail baker, is to close three of its bakeries as part of a proposed £100 million
Glycerol-based process contaminants found in palm oil, but also in other vegetable oils, margarines and some processed foods, raise potential
Well-known Irish TV nutritional expert and dietitian, Aoife Hearne, will be dishing up a fresh look at Ireland’s favourite vegetable
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a milk protein-based solution that enables dairies to utilise 100% of their milk in the
Rentokil has launched its latest innovation in pest management – the Rentokil Fly Box. Designed to be installed in or
Arla Foods’ new Lurpak Spreadable Infusions is redefining the role for spreadables amidst changing consumer food preferences. It is available
Scientists at Tufts University have invented a new silk-based alternative to clingfilm they claim can preserve food without refrigeration for more
UK-based beverage company SABMiller has launched a new smart sensor technology that shows the perfect drinking temperature of beer. Based
CrownSmart™, an innovation designed to connect brands with end-users, is set to transform the beverage packaging industry. Created by the
Following a part conversion from glass to plastic, Swedish food producer Danica Foods is packing its private label jam for
According to fresh food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC, retailers and packers are seeking more sustainable solutions in poultry packaging. Alan Davey,
Glanbia Co-operative Society number of nominated directors on the board of Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has been from fourteen
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 24 April 2016, show a
Sainsbury’s has committed to source 100% British lamb by 1st July. Despite the wet and cold spring, the UK retailer
Mettler-Toledo Safeline Ltd has been awarded a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this time in the Innovation category. The 2016
Making a profit in meat and poultry processing requires coming up with the correct answers to the never-ending array of
CPM Wolverine Proctor has been supplying processing machinery to the food industry since early last century and continues to do
Vegetarian alternatives to meat and sausage remain a strong trend. Much of this is due to the growing number of
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a milk protein-based solution that enables dairies to utilise 100% of their milk in the
International supplier and distributor of functional foods and ingredients, Direct Food Ingredients has been awarded the ‘BRC Agents and Brokers’ accreditation. The
The new study Soyfrom University of Guelph researchers suggests that isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens
Functional ingredients company,BENEO has launched Remypure, its first high performance rice starch that qualifies for natural and clean label status worldwide.
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has invested in new technology for embossing on aluminium lids. The innovative system – SMARTembosser™ –
Pearlfisher London creates the new brand vision, architecture and design aesthetic for iconic Cuban rum brand, Havana Club. Pearlfisher London’s three
Superfoods, they are frequently marketed as the answer to our health woes and now new research from Mintel highlights the
Norway’s leading ice cream manufacturer Hennig-Olsen has launched its first stevia sweetened ice cream containing Real Stevia™. It is the
Thousands of visitors poured through the NEC doors to visit Food & Drink Expo 2016 recently. With more than 1,200
The 2015 winner of the Teagasc Gold Medal is Dr Padraig O’Kiely, who has dedicated a lifetime of work as