Nestlé is investing over €25 million in a significant expansion of its Research and Development Centre in Askeaton, Ireland. The enhanced facility will be located at Nestlé`s existing Wyeth Nutrition
Irish R&D Centre Supports Infant Nutrition
To help achieve its sustainability goals, Bakkavor Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fresh prepared foods, has appointed waste water treatment specialist Aquabio to design and construct a state-of-the-art effluent
Food and beverage manufacturers can no longer succeed by fine-tuning a relatively straightforward process of pushing as much through the production and supply chain operations as efficiently as possible. They
The project EPS-FISH to recycle expanded polystyrene wastes from fresh fish packages finished in late December 2015 with good results. This project, developed by ACTECO PRODUCTOS Y SERVICIOS, S.L., with
Irvine, California-based cottage cheese company good culture has announced that it has closed a $2.1 million strategic financing round with lead investments from CAVU venture partners, and 301 INC, General
Higher food prices, a significant boost in greenhouse gas emissions due to land use change and major loss of forest and pasture land would be some results if genetically modified
After having supplied sustainable palm-based emulsifiers for some years, Palsgaard has announced it is now also able to deliver a broad range of emulsifiers based on segregated certified palm oil.
According to a recent blog post by Virginia Lee, Senior Beverages Analyst at Euromonitor International, bottled water volumes continue to rise at the expense of carbonates. There is rising demand
A rapidly growing number of the UK’s 10,500 fish and chip shops are opting for higher quality and sustainable corrugated takeaway containers as their primary choice of packaging to meet
US-based Combi Packaging System has developed a new packaging machine that is designed specifically for the craft brewery industry. The new machine, BrewPack, is claimed to reduce labour costs, while
Despite the persistently challenging market environment, Swiss chocolate confectionery manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli Group continues its solid growth pattern with its annual results for 2015 meeting its strategic growth and
Meat group Dunbia is further investing close to £500,000 in strengthening its Food Development Team. The investment will see new positions responsible for conceiving, championing and developing new technologies in
The final report of the Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 Project was published at a recent international conference in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, as part of the Technology Foresight Project. Over
Roberts PolyPro manufactures and designs innovative plastic components that enhance packaging performance. The world’s largest consumer companies depend on Roberts PolyPro solutions to improve their packaging and make their products
With the co-operation of their new agent in India, Vedic Systems, Kliklok has successfully secured an order for two fully automatic end load cartoning lines packing four different sized bags
Mondelēz International will seek to drive growth for retailers with the addition of new price-marked packs (PMPs) to its Boost and Mikado brands. Chocolate brand Boost will now be available
In an initiative aimed at improving food presentation and environmental performance, the new version of the iconic KFC bucket, developed by International Paper’s Winsford factory, uses a grease-resistant lining instead
23 food companies have announced the launch of the Plant Based Foods Association, which is said to be the first trade group to represent the fast-growing $3.5 billion plant-based foods
KitoZyme has announced that it is now developing and marketing globally unique, patented wine treatment products, claiming that these natural solutions, made from mushroom extracts, are tempting oenologists from the
Macclesfield-based Direct Food Ingredients is celebrating its US office reaching nearly $1million in sales in its first year of trading. Launched just one year ago in February 2015, Direct Food
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have announced that they are working together to create a
The demand for organic food is rising in many parts of the world. As many consumers think more about where
After an extensive review into its processing requirements across the UK, the farmer-owned dairy company Arla Foods has announced its
Mondelēz International is responding to consumer demand for more wholesome savory snack options with its first new snack brand in
Greggs, the UK retail bakery group, is investing £100 million across its manufacturing and distribution operations. The investment programme is
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of DOC Kaas of the Netherlands by DMK
Carlsberg Group has published its economic contribution report, which illustrates that significant value is added to society through the production
A dedicated gluten-free bakery has triumphed at the Welsh Business Awards, organised by the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, in
Johnny Bonke, Application Development Manager from GEA, will be taking part in the IDF Parallel Symposia in Dublin on Monday,
International Dairy Scientists, Technologists, Food Formulators and Process Engineers are heading to Dublin, Ireland shortly for the IDF Parallel Symposia
Greiner Packaging is supplying handy and sustainable packaging for Parmentine’s new ready-to-eat potato dish. The pre-washed potatoes are in a
Finnish pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso is investing €63m to increase consumer board and biomaterials capabilities in China and
As part of the Klöckner Pentaplast’s consistent effort in anticipating customer needs and developing innovative solutions, the company will introduce
Frutarom Health will showcase NutraT™, the next generation of all-natural antioxidants— with all the benefits of a healthy Mediterranean diet—
DSM has announced the launch of its new Egg Yolk Pigmentation Guidelines and the addition of a new colour to
During the last ten years, notes Campden BRI, sequencing of DNA has become cheaper and more productive than anyone could
Lactium has launched a social media campaign to inform and connect with its consumers. The result of over ten years of
Nestlé plans to investment €60 million over three years in the development of Baci Perugina to further strengthen this iconic
Prewett’s, the UK’s leading gluten-free biscuit brand, has further extended its range to include Milk Free biscuits, ‘indulgent’ All Butter
Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) has saluted the success of The Little Milk Company and Cashel Farmhouse Cheese in taking
Popular craft beer Rascal London Porter is about to cause a splash in the burgeoning U.S. market, thanks to a
Packaging Automation (PA) recognises the upsurge in innovation within the food industry with many small businesses launching exciting fresh new
At this year’s Vitafoods, SternMaid will present its wide offer of services. These range from blending, drying and processing to
Volumes of Fairtrade tea, coffee, cocoa and bananas all grew in the UK in 2015 as consumers showed support for
Lallemand Inc and USA Yeast, LLC have announced the acquisition of the shares of Hattiesburg, Mississippi based USA Yeast, LLC
Hershey has partnered with Blommer Chocolate and Olam Cocoa to build a health centre in Cote d’Ivoire. The company also
Purity Soft Drinks has undertaken a major update of its Juiceburst brand of drinks, with a new bottle design and
The effective packing of meat and poultry products brings a number of challenges. At IFFA, Ishida Europe will demonstrate its
For its line of 100% plant-based “Brotzeit” spreads, Tartex uses specially designed PermaSafe® packaging by Sonoco. This solution combines maximum
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell SABMiller’s 49% interest in its Chinese joint venture, China Resources Snow Breweries, to China
Leading UK food company Moy Park has announced a significant £4 million investment in its facilities at Craigavon in Northern
Swiss Post has issued a stamp honouring Nestlé founder Henri Nestlé, as the world’s leading food company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
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