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St Austell Brewery, the English regional brewer, pub operator and drinks wholesaler, is continuing to increase sales of its cask
UK-based global healthcare group GlaxoSmithKline is planning to launch its Lucozade energy drink in the US, which is the world’s
Continuing progress in its international industrial markets and a generally increasing demand for milk have enabled Arla Foods to raise
Milk Link has increased profit before tax to £10.6m for the year ended April 3rd last from £0.5m in 2009,
US-based Newly Weds Foods, the producer of food coatings, seasonings and functional ingredients for the food processing and food service
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,
UK turkey processor Bernard Matthews has reported a loss before tax, but after exceptional items, of £4m for the year
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
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