Peelfit, a new proprietary metal can designed specifically for the dry food market, has been launched by Crown Food Europe. Manufactured in the UK, Peelfit addresses demands for greater convenience,
Crown Food Europe launches new product for dry food market
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published for the 12 weeks ending 21 June, show a year-on-year growth in sales of 0.9% across the market. Dunnes
Swiss confectionery group Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has announced the future structure of its Group Management. Ernst Tanner is handing over his function as CEO to the long-standing Group Chief
Nestlé Purina has opened its first factory in Poland, a SFr93 million (€88 million) investment to help meet rising demand for pet care products in Central Europe. Poland is the
Uniq, the UK convenience food group, has continued the improvement in its financial performance by reporting an operating profit before significant items of £4.1m in 2010 compared to a loss
Avery Weigh-Tronix will be showcasing a range of weighing solutions applicable to the material handling industry at this year’s IMHX show. Visitors to the show, which takes place at Birmingham’s
An increasing number of consumers in the UK are now planning before going out to do their food and grocery shopping, compared to three years ago, according to the latest IGD
UK firm Provexis has filed to demerge the Science in Sport (SiS) consumer sports brand it purchased for €10m in June 2011 from its Fruitflow tomato-based ingredients business, as it
A new study on ageing and appearance led by scientists from Unilever and Leiden University Medical Centerin the Netherlands has discovered that women who look younger than their years tend
To consolidate its operations in the Russian and Eurasia region, Nestle has opened two premium chocolate production lines. Creating 149 new jobs, the two production lines, which were transferred from
Diageo has agreed to acquire Casamigos, the fastest growing super-premium tequila brand in the US. The deal provides an opportunity for Diageo to strengthen its participation in the fast growing
Pernod Ricard achieved sales of €8.99 billion for its 2018 financial year, after accelerating its organic sales growth to 6.0% from 3.6% the previous year. Sales growth was broadly based
Tetra Pak announces that a new version of its Tetra Top® package, more than 80% of which comes from plant-based materials, will make its global debut in the United States
Basel, Switzerland, 22 April 2015 – Visitors attending Vitafoods Europe 2015, Geneva, Switzerland, 5-7 May 2015, can expect to hear plenty of buzz at the Lonza Consumer Care Booth, #
Ukrainian confectionery manufacturer Roshen has commenced production at a new Eur59 million factory at Vinnytsia. With a production capacity of 120,000 tonnes, the 62,000 sq m factory has been developed
Packaging incorporating natural biopolymers can improve the mechanical and barrier properties of starch-based films, according to a study. Results showed packaging films produced by incorporating isolated lignin improved selected thermo-mechanical
Holfeld Plastics has linked up with Citrox Bio-Sciences to develop antimicrobial packaging made from orange pith, to help prevent food waste and promote food safety Ireland-based rigid plastics firm Holfeld
Following a period of unprecedented change and upheaval in the manufacturing and supply chain sector over the past 18 months the organisers of The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
Meyn Food Processing Technology, Cabinplant and MULTIVAC have completed a strategic alliance. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by representatives of the companies involved. The three companies are worldwide
GELITA, number one in the global collagen protein market, presents smart ways to cope with new requirements for contemporary food. This includes varied texture, new delivery systems and approved
PepsiCo has been named a 2014 World’s Most Ethical (WME) Company by the Ethisphere Institute, attaining this accolade for the eighth consecutive year. The World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies designation
Global public health organization NSF International has developed an independent certification protocol — Raised Without Antibiotics — to certify animal products have been raised without exposure to antibiotics. The new
Still in the process of integrating its recent €1.1 billion acquisition of the bottling activities of Cott Corporation of Canada,
Lidl Ireland has announced a major supply deal with Kildare-based cooked meats producer, O’Brien Fine Foods, valued at €60 million.
The winners of the prestigious Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards 2019 have been announced. The Awards were made in over
PepsiCo Ireland has officially opened its new R&D Centre for next generation products in Little Island, County Cork. It represents
CCEP Ventures, the investment arm of Coca-Cola European Partners, has acquired a 25% stake in ITS – the creators of
Flowcrete UK is taking its expertise on how to create floors that meet the highest food safety standards to several
Parmalat Group, the global milk, dairy products and fruit beverages producer, has acquired two companies operating in the dairy sector
DairyCo is launching a spring campaign to encourage UK consumers to take time to savour and appreciate the everyday things
Diageo, via its Distill Ventures accelerator for new and growing brands, has invested in Ritual Zero Proof, a US alcohol-free
UK dairy companies are at the forefront of the food and drink industry’s efforts to improve water efficiency, according to
Crown has launched a new capping machine for the sealing of glass jars and bottles The metal packaging firm said
Heineken has announced that, subject to the customary regulatory and other approvals, it will merge its two majority-owned Nigerian brewing
The Klöckner Pentaplast Group, a global leader in rigid plastic film and packaging solutions, has signed a binding agreement to
UK soft drinks producers Britvic and AG Barr have agreed to merge to create Barr Britvic Soft Drinks, one of
JBT, the global specialist in innovative technologies for food and beverage manufacturers will bring its most complete range yet of solutions
Some substances belonging to a group of plant ingredients known as hydroxyanthracene derivatives can damage DNA and may cause cancer,
Nestle Purina has created the first-ever television commercial especially for dogs. The TV commercial to be screened on Austrian television
China’s purchasing of skim milk powder (SMP) has continued to ease over recent months. However, as this decline comes on
Tray sealer specialist Packaging Automation which celebrates its 50th year in 2013 has launched a vacuum skin pack option forits
Diageo announces it has reached agreement to acquire Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery, the owner of Chase GB Gin and the award-winning
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park is to invest £8 million in implementing a skills and development programme across the
Consumer demand for natural food ingredients, functional foods, among other trends are growing and forcing manufacturers to continuously develop and
Kerry Group, the global ingredients and flavours and consumer foods business, has increased sales revenue by 10.3% to Eur5.8 billion
Obeikan MDF combine more than 75 years of experience in wooden packaging with innovation and technology to offer high quality
Lovemore Free From Foods has scooped the top gong at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Welsh Business Awards and
The Australian competition authority has approved SABMiller’s acquisition of Foster’s Group, the Austrialian brewer, and the 50% of soft drinks
FrieslandCampina has opened a new distribution centre at Meppel in The Netherlands. The facility will store and transfer dairy products
Marel’s new RevoBreader is a flexible machine that offers flatbed and drum modes in one enclosure. This dual-mode configurability is
Findings that many bottled waters contain microplastics have recently hit the headlines. According to news sources, such as the BBC,
With businesses under increasing pressure to improve productivity and safety while reducing costs, the importance of proper machine maintenance is
Carlsberg Group is embracing the growing popularity of low and alcohol-free beer by launching Carlsberg Nordic in the UK. Replacing
The director of a new documentary on waste, Candida Brady, exclusively talks to Philip Chadwick on global challenges, the film’s
The Magazine
Advertisements
