Although it increased sales by 1.7% to £218.3 million, UK chocolate manufacturer and retailer Thorntons has reported a 37.3% plunge
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- Deposit Return Scheme surpasses 20 million drinks containers collected since launch Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved a significant milestone, collecting over 20 million drinks containers since its inception on February 1. This achievement was reached on March 29. Re-turn recorded...
Strong sales of the ‘coffee-at-home’ machine innovation Nescafe Dolce Gusto have helped Nestle Spain to increase exports by 44% in
Malaysia-based PureCircle, the world’s leading producer and marketer of high purity stevia products, is significantly expanding its European presence with
UK-based R&R Ice Cream has expanded its French business with the Eur27m acquisition of Pilpa, the ice cream division of
Kraft Foods is investing $36 million to build a biscuit factory in Ukraine. Based at Trostyanets, in central Ukraine, the
Arla Foods UK has launched its new Indian dairy range, which gives consumers the chance to buy authentic fresh Indian
New Zealand-based Fonterra and UK-based First Milk have established a strategic joint venture to produce premium whey proteins for Fonterra’s
Achieving growth across all its regions, Pernod Ricard has reported an 8% rise in full year sales to Eur7.64 billion,
Reflecting its merger with the German dairy Hansa-Milch earlier this year and price increases in the international dairy market, Arla
Italian dairy company Granarolo has strengthened its cheese business with the acquisition of Lat Bri for an undisclosed sum. With
LycoRed features its new line of natural-sourced colours. The colourants are derived from natural carotenoids and feature unique shades and
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has made the second of its annual sustainable certified cocoa premium payments, which total over
The well established plastic packaging manufacturer Measom Freer has achieved the British Standard 8555 Certified Environmental Management System. This is
Nestle has officially inaugurated its new SFr200 million (Eur175 million) production unit at its nutrition factory complex at Konolfingen in
Benefiting from higher prices and increased volumes of added value products, FrieslandCampina has increased net revenue by 9.3% to Eur4.73
Nine out of ten British shoppers expect food prices to be more expensive in the year ahead, according to the
The European Commission has adopted a proposal that, when implemented, is intended to further enhance food safety and better safeguard
Swiss dairy group Emmi has posted a 2.7% increase in net sales to SFr1.31 billion (Eur1.12 billion) in the first half of 2011
UK alcohol consumption in 2010 remains far lower than it was six years ago, with consumption continuing to flat-line. While
Probiotic bacteria have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry and treat anxiety and depression-related disorders, according to research just published
Nestle will invest more than SFr98 million (Eur83 million) in Thailand to increase manufacturing of its products including coffee and
Belgium-based biscuits and cakes manufacturer Lotus Bakeries increased consolidated turnover by 5% to Eur133.6m in the first half of 2011.
International Flavors & Fragrances is to further expand its Caplock production line at its European Centre of Excellence for Flavor
Buoyed by strong growth in emerging markets, particularly by its Scotch whisky brands, Diageo has achieved 5% organic growth in
Nestle has been crowned as the winner of the 2011 Stockholm Industry Water Award. Recognising Nestle for its leadership, performance
Following the expected spin-off of its home and security business on October 3rd, Fortune Brands remaining spirits operation will be renamed
Despite a solid first half performance, Heineken has cautioned that profit for the full year will be flat. Heineken achieved
Buoyed by strong global dairy markets, good demand in key nutritional sectors and first time contributions from acquisitions, Glanbia, the
Today is the peak day of the year for availability of British food, according to Morrisons, the UK’s fourth largest
Despite the challenging economic environment, Swiss chocolate confectionery group Lindt & Sprungli has reported a strong performance during the first
Nestle will invest more than SFr38 million (Eur33m) to double pet food production at its Purina PetCare factory in Russia’s
Having received the necessary regulatory clearances, Diageo has completed its £1.3 billion acquisition of Mey Icki, the leading spirits company
Pasty baker Peter’s is continuing with its campaign to have the corned beef pasty recognised as a Welsh national dish,
Uniq, the UK chilled food group, has decided to exit its unprofitable everyday desserts business and to close its production
Foster’s, which is the subject of an A$10 (Eur7b) hostile takeover by SABMiller, has reported a net loss of A$89m
SABMiller, through its joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, has strengthened its position within the fast growing Chinese beer market.
Nestle has launched its new Frosty Paws Bites frozen ice cream snacks for dogs in the US. The bites –
Frutarom Industries has strengthened its position within the international flavours and specialty fine ingredients market with the acquisition of UK-based
The Coca-Cola Company and its Chinese bottling partners are to invest $4 billion in China over the next three years,
Scottish farmed salmon continues to show record export growth, rising by 37% to 34,840 tonnes in the January to May
Nestle has enhanced its Nutritional Compass product labelling system in an effort to help consumers make more informed choices about
The board of Foster’s intends to advise shareholders to reject SABMiller’s proposed offer of A$4.90 per share in cash. Indeed,
Lafert Electric Motors are at stand number A43 at PPMA 2011, where motor specialists will be on hand to discuss
At this year’s PPMA Show, automation expert Omron is showcasing integrated automation solutions that provide the packaging industry with flexible,
Abbott, the broad-based health care company, will invest $230m (Eur160m) to build a state-of-the-art nutrition manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China.