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Lidl is championing local suppliers with the roll-out of their Kick Start Supplier Development Programme aimed at giving food and
DSM has launched Maxilact® Smart, the fastest lactase enzyme on the market. The innovative Maxilact® Smart enables a significant increase in production
One of Europe’s leading providers of premium quality flexible packaging solutions for food, the Wipak Group, is celebrating a trio
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the $62.5 billion acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer. The merger
The European Commission has proposed a multi-annual plan for fish stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea. The proposal covers demersal
Food-security experts from all over the world will converge on Belfast from 28-31 May 2018 for a major Summit on how to
In response to growing consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill is introducing a new range of de-oiled lecithin products to
Tetra Pak’s packaging material factory in Izmir, Turkey, has received the world’s top award for manufacturing excellence. In doing so,
UK consumption of water drinks rose 7% in 2017 to nearly 4,000 million litres, with a retail value of £3.1
Nestlé is launching a brand new product for coffee fans in the UK and Ireland. Nescafé Azera Nitro is a
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced the realignment of its business segments across four units – Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition,
Spidex has announced that Highland Spring, a leading supplier of natural source bottled spring water, has selected Mainsaver CMMS to
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products which supplies to over 110 countries worldwide, has reported record revenue of
Danish Crown has acquired the Danish pepperoni giant DK-Foods to become the European market leader in pepperoni toppings for pizzas.
Iceland Seafood International is acquiring Oceanpath Group, the leading fresh fish company in Ireland owning the iconic Dunn’s of Dublin
Yoghurt is no longer spooned out of the pot but drunk. Breakfast is no longer just eaten at the kitchen
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has announced that MOGUNTIA FOOD GROUP, a spice producer focusing on meat
Overseas Scottish food and drink exports were worth approximately £6 billion in 2017 – almost £570 million more than 2016.
With casual dining brands closing sites and scaling back expansion in the UK, well-run independent operators have an opportunity to
AAK UK has opened a new Customer Innovation Centre in Hull to take its co-development work with leading food brands
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has selected Zetes to help transform visibility and fulfilment across its fresh food supply chain. The partnership will
Guinness remains Ireland’s most valuable brand after growing by 5% over the last year to a brand value of €2.1
When it comes to pretzels or salt sticks, the visual contrast between a dark crust and a rich salt décor
Three months after its formation, the DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture has announced its second strategic research and development
JBT Corporation, one of the world’s leading solutions providers for the food and beverage processing industries, has announced the comprehensive
Unilever has announced the next steps in its transformation into a simpler, more agile and more focused business. The changes
Irish whiskey exports recorded a 14.2% increase in value in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) 2017 Trade Statistics
More flexible menus and an increase of meal occasions from breakfast and all day brunch through to dinner has led
The amount of sugar in Nestlé’s UK and Irish products has been reduced by more than 2.6 billion teaspoons since
Müller UK & Ireland has announced two new yogurt products as it continues to develop, manufacture and market a new generation
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a brand refresh and new Sprite Lemon Lime and Cucumber No Sugar variant as
Functionalisation and Stabilisation of Ingredients – Innovative Methods Provide Effective Protection
Naturalness has become the decisive buying factor on the supermarket shelves – a trend that is reflected in the growing
Smithers Pira has announced the Global Food Contact 2018 agenda, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda this May 9-11,
Interfood Technology has scooped its second award in less than a year with the presentation of the ‘Best Equipment/Machinery Supplier’
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and fraudulent practices concerning food, the European Commission has launched a Knowledge Centre
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has announced the completion of a major
The latest Irish grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 25 February 2018,
Alternative nutrition forms are becoming more and more popular, and vegan and vegetarian products continue to gain ground, according to
Berlin Packaging, the leading full-service supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, has announced the strategic acquisition of
The Brewers of Europe, which brings together national brewers’ associations from 29 European countries and provides a voice to support
McCain Foods, the world’s leading producer of frozen French fries, has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Brazil-based Forno
Stock Spirits Group, a leading owner and producer of premium branded spirits and liqueurs that are principally sold in Central
The Irish Spirits Association (ISA) recently hosted the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) in Dublin for their annual bilateral meeting, which
In the wake of Public Health England’s new calorie cutting initiative, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is taking on the
Key Technology has launched a specialized Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyor designed specifically for integration with a metal detector to inspect bulk foods
Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s leading dairy and agri-business company, has officially reopened its Wexford cheese plant following a major capital investment
Ever since 2000, when Ecolean first showcased its lightweight packaging solutions, the company has presented a continuous stream of game-changing
Tna has announced that it will unveil a brand new version of its flagship on-machine seasoning application system, the tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1, at the
When the international food and beverage industry meets at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne from 20 to 23 March 2018,
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