Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink
- Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the up-skilling of its staff. Founded in 1919,...
- The next generation of on premise consumers: how to win Ireland’s Gen Z spend Gen Z consumers are some of most frequent visitors to Ireland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. However, younger adults have been more affected by the cost-of-living crisis than older consumers –...
- Glanbia to expand its Nutritional Solutions business with $300 million acquisition Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform...
- Booze brands remain on top in annual ranking of top 25 Irish brands Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Guinness continues to leverage its...
- Refresco expands in North America Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in Europe, North America, and Australia, has completed the acquisition of VBC Bottling Company....
The most physically active consumers are the most focused on the source, naturality and nutritional quality of the protein they
Younger generations actively support Britain’s high street bakers, but it seems that they have distinctly different expectations from their older
A new £47 million factory in West Belfast is set to revolutionise the FMCG and Foodservice packaging and labelling market
Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to
Year-on-year inflation in foodservice prices rose unexpectedly to 21.4% in April 2023, according to the new edition of the CGA Prestige
Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has opened a new Customer Creation and Innovation Center (CCIC) in
PepsiCo UK & Ireland has announced a £58 million investment in its Walkers Leicester factory – the group’s biggest investment
Wall’s, the UK’s leading sausage roll brand, has announced the biggest relaunch in its history, as it aims to reinforce
Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal with Longford bakery, Panelto Foods, valued at €22 million. The new deal will
Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to mandate health labels on alcoholic drinks, alerting drinkers
A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week
Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a five-year business transformation program in partnership with SAP
Two food businesses are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, which celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The scheme
Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4 million investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the
Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing x-ray systems to help enhance product safety at an incredible price
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland and Glanbia Co-op), Ireland’s largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, has announced its first Annual Report
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland have launched the Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish
Carbery Group, the international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for the year ended
Britain has suffered a net decline of 4,593 licensed premises in the last year to March 2023, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by
Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has completed the sale of its shareholdings in Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker
Distill Ventures (DV) – the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drink brands of the
Britvic Ireland and Flogas Enterprise have announced a new Customer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will ensure that Ballygowan,
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending
Ingredion have launched a five-part video series to help food and beverage manufacturers harness the potential of stevia sweeteners and
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Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business
As people continue to endure the cost-of-living crisis, with food inflation rising to 18.2%*, new findings from Bakkavor’s quarterly ‘State
Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their
The UK market for plain water broke all records in 2022, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market Reports
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has announced that it has now certified more than fifty companies in Ireland
By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able
As part of the food and consumer goods industry’s shared ambition to halve the environmental impact of the UK packaging
New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become
Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has
Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has added a new £680,000 interdisciplinary project to its Transforming UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund
Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s leading food companies. The Cork-based company
There’s just under a month to go until Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham (24 th – 26
Diageo has announced that Sir Ivan Menezes (pictured left) has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and depart from
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to
Guinness (brand value up 26% to €2.4 billion) has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Irish brand, according
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby
Once again in 2023, many people have set themselves the goal of following a healthier, more balanced diet. Most consumers
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has slammed the recent decision by the Chancellor to raise duty on Scotch Whisky by
A new study by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) – the State agency that supports development of the seafood sector in