US-based organic food processor Hain Celestial has more than doubled the sales of its UK business (Hain Daniels) and reported
- Carlingford Oyster Company invests in new production facilities The award-winning Carlingford Oyster Company has improved efficiencies and the quality of its harvest following an investment of more than half a million euros in new machinery and production facilities....
- Ireland’s food and drink producers get welcome boost from Maxol’s Homegrown programme Having received over 100 applications in 2023 from food and drinks businesses all looking for support, mentorship and an opportunity to secure prime retail shelf space, Maxol has launched year...
- Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion will mark one of the largest ever single investments by...
- CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees UK inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in two years. This welcome milestone for the sector follows the largest...
- Reducing Manufacturing Waste for Cost Efficiency By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation of raw material resources and reap the rewards of heightened...
Refresco, a leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and A-brands, has reported a net loss
Clip Creative, a London and Nottingham based creative agency, have unveiled their newly designed packaging for America’s largest crab meat
Survey results reveal that almost 70 per cent of consumers require in-depth egg box data. Specifically, they want to know
West Country bakery, Tamar Foods bake own label savoury pies, slices and snack foods for leading supermarket chains. Tamar is
Meyn has been selected as National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 European Business Awards competition. Meyn will be one of
Fegans Foodservice is the latest wholesaler to invest in BCP’s Accord Web Ordering solution, joining other BCP clients like Creed
Highland Spring Group, the UK’s largest producer of bottled water, has appointed Mark Steven as group finance director as it
SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries, has officially opened its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90
Packaged water consumption in China continues to skyrocket. In just seven years China has doubled its share of the global
The latest Asda Income Tracker reveals that family spending power in the UK fell by £1 a week year-on-year in
The Brand & DesignVillage, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, has sold out. Trade show organiser easyFairs has experienced a record
Glanbia, the global nutritional products and solutions group, delivered a good financial and operating performance in the first six months
Heineken has posted a 1% organic decline in group revenue to Eur10.38 billion for the first half of 2013 as
Despite continuing tough trading conditions in Europe, Carlsberg has achieved 4% organic growth in operating profit to DKr4.1 billion and increased organic net
Diageo has agreed to sell its Great Northern Brewery site in Dundalk, Ireland, to the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC). In
Sky Broadband is to be the new sponsor of ‘The Late Late Show’ on RTÉ One when Ryan Tubridy returns
Coca-Cola is the biggest selling brand in the Irish grocery sector for the ninth year in a row, according to
What is an Italian pizza? This is a simple, natural ingredients, traditions and recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Stocks Taylor Benson have recently redesigned Morrisons range of traditional family sweets. “Our aim was to give these packs a
Design & Illustration for a range of natural juices for Nongfu (China).
ABSOLUT Vodka together with The Brand Union have redesigned its entire range of flavored vodkas. As one of the most
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has reshaped its sales team, to create a more customer-driven operation, under the leadership of
Royal Unibrew’s acquisition of the Finnish brewery Oy Hartwall has been approved by the Estonian competition authorities. The acquisition is
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist meat packing company, and Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer, are to proceed with plans to
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched its Food and Drink Industry Awards 2013. The award categories include export development,
University College Cork (UCC) researchers have produced a book on cereal grains that will be a useful resource for the
UK convenience food and poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group has announced changes to its leadership structure. Two new roles
According to ‘Ready Meals 2013’, a new Market Report Plus by market intelligence firm Key Note, the UK market grew
US-based Campbell Soup Company is in final and exclusive negotiations for the potential sale of its business in Europe to
Carlsberg UK has become the first brewer to join the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and will support the `Every
John Teeling, the veteran exploration to spirits entrepreneur, is in advanced talks to take over part of the Great Northern
Celler Espolla is a wine cellar founded in 1931, located in the county of Alt Empordà (Catalonia, Spain). The winery
Food with passion. A promise apetito stands for for more than 50 years. With over 1.3 million people enjoying the
In 2012, a local 19-year-old entrepreneur approached us in need of a brand, visual identity and packaging for his start-up,
Feisty food with an urban flourish Busy people who appreciate good food and have little time to cook from scratch
Carton manufacturer Alexir Packaging has teamed up with Austrian co-packer Ennstal Milch to launch a new beverage pack made from
Luxury giant Gmund will present Gmund for Food, a natural paper that’s been tested and certified safe for contact with
HH Deluxe Packaging will be exhibiting at London PI for the second year running The luxury packaging manufacturer will be
Pan-European paper and board merchant Antalis will display a range of luxury creative papers at this year’s Packaging Innovations show
Jetbox has announced that it will be presenting an exclusive ‘magic show’ at the Packaging Innovations Show, demonstrating its products
Danone has acquired YoCrunch in the US for an undisclosed sum, Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings
US-based food group Campbell Soup Company has completed the acquisition of Kelsen Group for an undisclosed sum. Kelsen is a
Gourmet convenience food specialist Tanfield has turned to Pearlfisher to create its new brand ilumi The brand is a range
Absolut have stepped away from fruity packaging in their flavoured vodka range and opted for flavour depiction instead, in a
Pi Global were briefed to create a strongly branded Apetina range. The aim was to create a clear visual communication
Pet food brand Whiskas has unveiled new packs highlighting its partnership with Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature The on-pack
Fruit juice supplier Cawston Press has replaced the packaging of its juice impulse cartons from the 250ml packs with straws
In a new campaign, Coca-Cola encourages customers to tap into their creative side and reduce waste. The new environmental initiative aims
Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Life Sciences Ireland Division awards Avant Air and Sea in Ballycoolin, Dublin with Full Passport Status