The Partner Logistics cold storage facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, has been successfully re-accredited with the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Global Standard for Storage and Distribution for the fourth consecutive year.
BRC Re-accreditation For Partner Logistics Wisbech
Danone has delivered a 4.4% organic rise in sales to €22.41 billion for 2015 with trading operating income up 5.7% to €2.89 billion with operating margin improving by 17 bps
British consumers are creating the highest demand for organic fruit for 10 years. In the last year UK demand for organic fruit has grown by 8 per cent across the market
Nestlé has assisted in and helped fund the development of the first iron deficiency test that does not require taking a blood sample. The work could benefit millions of people
Dublin-based Principal Logistics Technologies, a warehouse management solutions provider, has won a major contract with Dale Farm in Cookstown, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, to provide a warehouse management system
‘Clean label’ continues to be the on-trend FMCG buzzword, according the latest survey by Canadean. The latest consumer research from Canadean reveals a lack of consensus over what ‘clean’ really
New research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a gluten-free claim soared 58% between 2012 and 2015. What’s more, the number of
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park is to invest £8 million in implementing a skills and development programme across the group over the next four years. Invest Northern Ireland has
Once upon a time, strong environmental ratings for a building were considered nice-to-haves – the preserve of clients with big budgets and architects with significant design responsibility. However, advances in
Thinfilm Electronics has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to deliver pressure-sensitive labels utilising Thinfilm’s OpenSense near-field communication (NFC) technology to leading brands within the beverage industry. The labels will be used
With Industry 4.0 becoming a major topic in the meat industry, at IFFA 2016 the CSB group of companies will present software, image processing and automation solutions for the production
Can maker Rexam has collaborated with Czech energy drinks brand Big Shock to create a range of limited-edition can designs to celebrate the brand’s sponsorship of the Trabant Expedition, the
In pursuit of its strategy to help customers simplify ingredient lists, Sensient Flavors is to showcase two new product lines. These include: Clean Label Capsicums: Blended, the company says, with
Natural colour solutions can provide food and beverage manufacturers with a major edge over their competitors, according to GNT who says that, by removing artificial and additive colours, manufacturers can
In response to bad crops, market forces and over exportation, Bell Flavors & Fragrances has developed lines of extender and replacer flavors to be used as alternatives or in conjunction
Coca-Cola HBC has reported a 15.8% increase in EBIT to €418.2 million on net revenue down 2.5% after a -5.1% adverse foreign exchange impact to €6.346 billion for the year
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is to seek planning permission for a major expansion at its Wexford cheese plant. The proposed €35 million investment is supported by Enterprise Ireland and will double
Tesco has released figures which show a continuation in the reduction of levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken. The retailer has had a long history of working in collaboration
AIMPLAS is holding on 26 and 27 April an international meeting, where they will be tackled the future of plastic materials and the latest innovations of sectors such as medicine,
Lipogen Ltd. attained a US patent for its proprietary phospholipid formulation designed to tackle Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). These sometimes debilitating conditions occur in some 15%
Speaking today at the High Level Conference on Food Product Improvement organized by the Netherlands Presidency, Gilles Morel, President of FoodDrinkEurope welcomed the publication of the “Roadmap for Action on
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than non-organic. In addition to organic milk
The US Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has downgraded its safety rating of sucralose, the artificial sweetener
The print, packaging and supply chain company’s administration assistant Nicole Degnan has enrolled on a Level 3, Print Administration Modern
The strength of the Swiss Franc has impacted on Nestlé’s 2015 financial results with trading operating profit of SFr13.4 billion
Carlsberg Group has appointed Michiel J Herkemij as new Senior Vice President for the Western European region and member of
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 31 January, show strong growth
JBT Corporation, which provides technology solutions to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry globally, has purchased certain assets
The authenticity of raw materials and food ingredients remains very high profile following the publication of the “Elliott Report”, notes
Inspired by the trend for authentic American cooking, Homepride’s new All American Sticky Sauce range provides a quick, easy and
A growing trend of ‘flexitarianism’ is driving a change in packaging, according to director of innovation at LINPAC, Alan Davey.
Brand and packaging experts Sun Branding Solutions have launched a bespoke product management software system called SUNrise with the aim
With more than 70 years of expertise in producing and delivering ready-to-use mixes and toppings, Pennant Ingredients, located in Rochester, New York,
Arla Foods has reported a 3.3% decline in revenue to Eur10.3 billion with net profit down almost 8% to Eur295
McCormick & Company, parent company to Schwartz, a global leader in flavour, has unveiled its annual Flavour Forecast. The report reveals
Unilever has reached a new industry-leading achievement of sending zero non-hazardous waste to landfill across more than 600 sites, in
During the past few years many customers have indicated to GEA of their need for a more integrated approach to
By Liam Murphy of HPP Tolling HPP Tolling was established in 2012 by Liam Murphy and George Donohue who after some
London-based company, Saf Life have launched a new range of raw, vegan and gluten free healthy snack products under their Saf
In what the company says is an effort to cultivate probiotic innovation in the functional food and beverage market, Ganeden
Cork-based soup brand Cully & Sully launched its product in 730 Tesco stores nationwide. Setup by childhood friends Cullen Allen and
Environmental concern is driving major transformation in the global food and beverage sector, which faces enormous financial and operational risks
It seems that the free-from phenomenon has well and truly taken hold in the UK, as new research from Mintel
United Biscuits has announced its biggest NPD for 2016 with the launch of new McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles. The first innovation
Produce World’s Strategic Agronomy Manager John Sedgwick (pictured centre) has won the title of Best Agronomist 2016 at the prestigious
UK-based drinks company TeaTonics have unveiled plans to re-brand their products in order to showcase the uniqueness of their drinks. The new
New research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a gluten-free claim soared
Tate & Lyle has issued a trading statement for the three months ended 31 December 2015, noting that the Group
Leicester-based flexible packaging company, Clifton Packaging has seen continued growth year on year, and has bought a Comexi Pro Slit S2 DT Slitter,
In the beer and beverage industries, the oxygen (O2) content is extremely important to both product quality and taste. Excess O2
FrieslandCampina Domo, which is part of FrieslandCampina’s ingredients business, and US-based Glycosyn have signed a technology and partnership agreement to
BrewDog has become the latest brewery to embrace veganism by registering 23 of its beers, including flagship brews Punk IPA
As the wintry weather continues to take hold, Tesco has announced it will extend its support for British dairy farmers. Six
The Magazine
Advertisements
