US-based Newly Weds Foods, the producer of food coatings, seasonings and functional ingredients for the food processing and food service
- Teagasc Researcher Diarmuid Sheehan receives International Dairy Foods Association Research award Diarmuid Sheehan, from the Teagasc Food Research programme, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods Processing awarded by the...
- Dairy trends in Europe: the younger generation eat more dairy now than 3 years ago The purchase of dairy products has been on the decline for several years with many turning to dairy alternatives. However, a third (34%) of 18-35-year-olds in Europe are consuming more...
- Irish food businesses face tidal wave of challenges but still expect growth Research published by Love Irish Food and PwC and conducted among Irish food businesses, the 2022 SME Food Barometer points to the confidence of Irish food businesses in their ability to grow in the face of...
- Greencore Group appoints new CEO Greencore Group plc, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has appointed Dalton Philips as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join the Group and the...
- Acquisition puts growth on the menu for English flavourings manufacturer Suffolk-based food flavouring and extract manufacturer Omega Ingredients has been acquired by global fragrance and flavouring leader Robertet Group in a deal originated and supported by FRP Corporate Finance. Omega...

Heineken has sold Waverley TBS, its loss-making UK wholesale drinks subsidiary, to private equity firm Mansfield Partners for an undisclosed
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling is purchasing all shares in Coca-Cola HBC Serbia that it does not currently own for Eur16.9m. Coca-Cola

In line with its international expansion strategy, Lantmannen Unibake, , which is one of Europe’s leading frozen bakery products suppliers,
A YouGov SixthSense report into the UK drinks market has shown that 1 in 4 adults believe fizzy drinks contribute
Despite the challenging environment for the UK economy and the drinks industry, British regional brewer and pub operator Fuller Smith

Strong sales of Budweiser lager have prompted Anheuser-Busch InBev to defer the planned closure of the Stag Brewery at Mortlake

US-based natural and organic products company Hain Celestial Group has acquired Churchill Food Products, a manufacturer and distributor of food-to-go
Global food giant Danone is to merge its fresh dairy products business in the CIS area with Unimilk, Russia’s second

HJ Heinz is acquiring Foodstar, a leading manufacturer of soy sauces and fermented bean curd in China, from Transpac Industrial

Belgium-based Vandemoortele Group, which specialises in the production of frozen bakery products and margarines and fats, is acquiring the margarine

Austria’s largest and fourth biggest dairy groups, Berglandmilch and Tirol Milch respectively, are planning to merge. The deal is subject

Emmi has consolidated its position within the Swiss cheese market following approval of its proposed acquisition of Fromalp by the

Switzerland-based speciality bakery group Aryzta has made two strategic acquisitions to significantly strengthen its position in Europe, North America and
Dairy Crest has reduced its stake in its Irish dairy joint venture, Wexford Creamery, from 80% to 30%. Wexford Milk

Danone is acquiring Medical Nutrition USA for $ 62m in cash. MNI introduced the concept of liquid protein supplements for

Finnish dairy group Valio has officially opened a new Eur40m butter facility at its plant at Seinajoki. According to Valio,

Carlsberg is increasing its shareholding in Chongqing Brewery Co from 17.5% to 29.7%. The purchase price for the 12.25% stake
Darwin Private Equity has completed the acquisition of UK organic baby food business Plum Baby for £10m. Launched in 2006

R&R Ice Cream, with operations in the UK and Germany, is expanding its international business with the proposed acquisition of
French dairy group Sodiaal has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Entremont Alliance, its loss making rival. The deal would
Finnish food group Raisio has introduced Dobrogea Benecol, a cholesterol lowering bread, in the Romanian market. Launched by Raisio’s Romanian

Global food giant Danone is to merge its fresh dairy products business in the CIS area with Unimilk, Russia’s second

Helped by a strong performance from its cognac division, French drinks group Remy Cointreau has reported a 7.2% organic growth

In line with its ambitions to expand internationally, UK-based Britvic has acquired Fruite, an independent French soft drinks producer with
Ardo Group, the Belgium-based frozen fruit and vegetables producer, has acquired Dutch company Ploegmakers Food Ingredients for an undisclosed price.
Dairy Crest is continuing to reap the benefits of its development strategy of brand investment, cost reduction and cash generation.
UK convenience food group Northern Foods has reported flat full year underlying profit of £39.2m on revenue slightly ahead from

At IFFA 2010, Europe’s leading fair for the meat industry, Kerry will exhibit a range of integrated solutions concepts on stand
Although 2009 was a tough year for UK dairy processors, the market fundamentals remain sound and reflecting this confidence in
Ardo UK is now prepared to meet the growing consumer demand for frozen foods while also improving cost competitiveness after

Having been forced by the severe economic environment in 2009 to make cuts across its business, Arla Foods has substantially