Global food giant Danone is to merge its fresh dairy products business in the CIS area with Unimilk, Russia’s second
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- Classic Mineral Water boosts growth through investment to increase productivity Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4 million investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the production of isotonic beverages for the private label market for...
- Nestlé inaugurates new research institute aimed at supporting sustainable food systems Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture. Speaking at the inauguration, Paul Bulcke, Nestlé Chairman, said:...
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- Tirlán increases revenue by 36% to €3 billion in first year of operation Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland and Glanbia Co-op), Ireland’s largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, has announced its first Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 showing a revenue rise of 36%...

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