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Kliklok has just installed THREE of their new KII cartoners to Belgian frozen food producer NANUK. Based in Waragem, this
British regional brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner has increased pre-tax profit by 11% to £16.8m on revenue up 4% to
Nestle will change its sales recognition policy in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the start of 2011.
Private equity firm PAI Partners and French dairy co-operative Sodiaal have rejected a Eur1.4b bid to buy Yoplait from Lactalis.
Schütz manual provides detailed information about transport containers Selters. Modern IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) come in such a wide range
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours is highlighting its chocolate expertise alongside its increasing focus on the German confectionery market on Stand
Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent distillery, has been named European Distiller of the Year for the third consecutive year at
The exclusive talks to acquire United Biscuits, the British and international biscuits and snacks manufacturer, between its owners and Chinese
Tokyo-based Lotte Group is reported to be investing in the region of Eur200m to expand and diversify its Wedel confectionery
Long-term problems in the UK wine trade, which is the world’s largest importer, are threatening profitability for major suppliers who
During a week when the Republic of Ireland’s beleaguered Government went cap in hand to the EU and IMF for
Dairy company Milkiland, which operates in the Ukraine and Russia but is registered in the Netherlands, has commenced its public
UK-based food and drink group Princes, which is owned by Mitsubishi of Japan, is reported to be one of the
French dairy group Lactalis is reported to have made an offer for Yoplait, the international dairy business, to create a
A new guide to help UK food businesses communicate with consumers in a clear and consistent way about achieving a
Northern Foods and Greencore, two of the UK’s leading convenience food processors, are to merge to create Essenta Foods, a
With Arla Foods maintaining its profit projections for 2010 of DKr1.2b, the Scandinavian dairy co-operative has decided to increase the
Premier Foods, the UK’s largest domestic food processor, has confirmed that it has received approaches regarding a possible sale of
Following three strategic disposals to become sharply focused on its UK, Irish and US convenience foods operations, Greencore has reported
As expected, following an earlier profit warning, Robert Wiseman Dairies, which processes and delivers 30% of the fresh milk consumed
Unilever has announced plans to decouple its future growth from environmental impact. The food and consumer goods giant has pledged
Dunbia, the Northern Ireland-based red meat processor, has stated there is no truth surrounding the recent speculation about an alleged
Remy Cointreau is considering selling its loss-making champagne business. The French drinks group has hired Credit Agricole-CIB to commence a
In line with its international expansion strategy, Swiss dairy company Emmi has strengthened its position in both the UK and
Dairy Crest has performed solidly during the first six months of the year, benefiting from being a broadly based dairy
Associated British Foods has reported a 10% increase in revenue to £10.2b and adjusted operating profit up by 26% to
Southern Ireland operator, Oakland International, due to organic growth of existing customer business and an increase in new business, has
Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, reported strong results for its 2009/10 financial
Arla Foods UK, the British subsidiary of Scandinavian dairy co-operative Arla Foods, is to manufacture retail packet butter at Westbury
Milk Link, the UK dairy co-operative, has more than trebled profit before tax to £12.2m in the first half of
Graham’s The Family Dairy, Scotland’s largest independent dairy company, achieved record sales and profits during its last financial year ended
Leading shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks has given Manchester Drinks’ Pina Colada a sweet new look to make it stand out
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has unveiled the breakthrough technology behind the first chocolate to achieve an EU-approved consumer claim
National Flexible, the Bradford-based company specialising in flexible film packaging, has strengthened its ethical credentials through actively working with Sedex,
Amplio Filtration Holdings, which already includes Puresep Technologies as part of its offering, has purchased Environmental Water Systems (UK), the
Tate & Lyle, the global sweeteners and food ingredients group, has reported an 18% increase in adjusted operating profit to
UK dairy co-operative First Milk has reported profit before tax of £3.2m for the six months period ended September 30th
McCormick & Company, a global leader in spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavours, has expanded its interests in India and
Nestle is reported to be considering joining forces with French dairy group Lactalis to make a joint bid for Yoplait,
UK confectionery retailer Thorntons has appointed Jonathan Hart as group chief executive with effect from January 4th 2011. Jonathan Hart’s
Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina will exclusively purchase sustainably produced palm oil in the future. Palm oil and palm oil products
The cost of proposals to increase production of Ireland’s dairy industry by 50% over the next decade, to coincide with
Dairy company Milkiland, which operates in the Ukraine and Russia but is registered in the Netherlands, is seeking to raise
Having recently unveiled plans to invest $140m to build its tenth plant in Russia as part of a $1b investment
European brewers and maltsters are likely to face problems sourcing quality malting barley following poor harvests. Heavy rain during harvest
Belvedere, the French spirits group, has sold its US production business, Florida Distillers, for $48m. However, Belvedere will retain is
Coca-Cola has opened three new bottling plants in China worth a combined $240m, continuing its rapid expansion in one of
Denmark, the Netherlands and Cyprus were the only EU Member States which exceeded their milk quotas in the 2009/2010 quota
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