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Tracked bread launch numbers have generally continued to rise globally and within that products using health claims of some kind
The boards of Nestlé and L’Oréal have approved a strategic transaction for both companies under which L’Oréal will buy 48.5
Mondelez International is taking another important step in creating a best-in-class global supply chain by investing more than $130 million
Plzeňský Prazdroj, which is the largest exporter of Czech beer, has reported a 5% growth in export sales to 1.114
GEA Nu-Con’s recently announced Generation 3 Rotor Detection System (RDS) for rotary valves will help protect food processors from the
Last year, LITA celebrated 50 years of activity and this important anniversary is evidence of the company’s efficiency and ability
The 2nd annual Alltech International Craft Brews and Food Fair, Ireland’s largest craft beer festival, may have closed its doors
Irish food group Dawn Meats has expanded its presence in the UK by acquiring the Jasper beef abattoir and boning
The Scotch whisky industry has met with the Treasury in advance of next month’s UK Budget to explain why it
Kellogg Company has reported a 4.2% increase in net sales to $14.8 billion for 2013. However, full-year internal net sales,
Interfood Technology will once again be returning to Foodex, using stand Q320 to showcase many of the latest developments from
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Perugina, the iconic Italian chocolate brand, is opening a boutique in the heart of Rome. The original Baci chocolates (“kisses”
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched Nutrilac® FastRipe, a natural milk protein that enables cheese-makers to reduce ripening times and save
Haagen-Dazs and Betty Crocker-owner General Mills has named Jennifer Jorgensen as its new marketing director. Jorgensen replaces Ed Culf, who
The Bühler Group has launched the Sortex S UltraVision, part of its UltraLine processing equipment, due to rising contamination levels
Swiss dairy group Emmi has increased net sales by 10.6% to SFr3.23 billion (Eur2.64 billion), slightly exceeding its own targets,
Beam, the US-based global spirits group, which is being acquired by Suntory of Japan for $16 billion, has reported a
More than 200 British lamb farmers have entered into direct, two year contracts with Tesco, as part of its long-term
IDF and ISO have joined forces to expand the scope of an international standard used worldwide in the dairy industry
Icelandic Group, the international seafood processor and trader, has completed the acquisition of primary fish processing company Ny-Fiskur, following approval
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared the proposed strategic partnership between Adams Foods, one of the UK’s leading suppliers
UK food manufacturer The Billington Group has acquired TSC Foods, the Scunthorpe-based manufacturer of chilled and frozen products for the
Diversified UK food group, The Real Good Food Company, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of former
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £22m refinancing package and renewal of its banking facilities as it aims for
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has launched its first ever cupcake range – complete with an indulgent filling – through its
Feeding babies with infant formula enriched with Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan® OPN-10 supports their immune development, according to the results
The Wines & Spirits business of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s leading luxury products group, achieved organic revenue
Six months before the start of the trade fair, the outlook is extremely promising for International FoodTec Brasil, which is
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £22 million refinancing package and renewal of its banking facilities as it aims
Country Cavan-based free-range egg supplier O’Egg has secured a major order from Tesco to stock 58 stores with its innovative
British brewer and pub group Marston’s has opened a new £7.4 million bottling plant at its brewery in Burton on
UK pub chains looking to expand into Ireland, along with providers of electronic goods, clothing and footwear, are likely to
United Biscuits is re-launching its McVitie’s brand, unveiling a £12 million multi-media advertising campaign as part of its efforts to
Nestlé has sold its premium sports nutrition business under the PowerBar and Musashi brands to a US-based consumer packed goods
The board of Tata Global Beverages has promoted Ajoy Misra, presently the group’s deputy chief executive and executive director, to
Scottish brewer, the Caledonian Brewing Company, has confirmed that Andy Maddock (pictured) will join the business in March, taking up
Finnish paper and pulp company has developed a new coated version of its Modo Northern Light liner, which is suitable
Arla Foods is looking to expand its production globally and make it more eco-friendly by investing DKr2.2 billion (Eur295 million)
Top food industry executives, banking strategists, and farming interests gathered in Dublin recently for the AgriFood Business Partners conference to
A 29-year old Dubliner has been appointed managing director of Britain’s fastest-growing wine company. Eamon FitzGerald has been named as
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Para Print will start to recover, reuse and recycle its flexographic printing plates and related materials using a programme developed
Global drinks can manufacturer Rexam has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical devices and prescription retail packaging units to Montagu Private
Switzerland-based food packaging solutions provider Tetra Pak has launched a new carton package with a separable top for easier recycling.
The European Commission has published a proposal bringing together two currently separate school schemes, the School Fruit Scheme and the School
The FSA has published the third quarterly report of industry results from the testing of beef products for horse meat
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