The success of private label and the impact of price increases across European countries is driving up value sales of
- Campari Group completes €1 billion acquisition of Courvoisier Campari Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Beam Holdings France S.A.S. (now renamed Courvoisier Holding France S.A.S.), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier S.A.S.,...
- Arla Foods Ingredients to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being...
- 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...
Patricia Callan has been appointed to the role of Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the trade association that
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla
High production temperatures in the food industry, for example in ovens, proofing cabinets, conveyors or motors, put considerable strain on
Premier Foods has agreed to renew its strategic global partnership with Mondelēz International concerning the long-standing licence to produce and
Heineken has acquired all the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Company, the US-based craft brewer. Lagunitas will continue to operate
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 23 April 2017, show
From July 2016 to July 2017, SUBWAY® stores will have removed around 3.7 billion calories from Great British diets, after
DS Smith has designed and created an eye-catching Viking ship display to help Royal Unibrew’s export brand, Faxe Beer, improve
In January 2016, the EU imposed a maximum limit of inorganic arsenic on manufacturers in a bid to mitigate associated
As part of its investment and development plan for the Italian market, Nestlé has agreed the sale of its business
In response to the continued demand for Danish pork in the key export markets, Danish Crown, the world’s largest exporter
Tesco is launching the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports increased by +1.2% (+ €131 million) compared with February last year, according to
OAL Group has secured a £448,850 Innovate UK funded project to further develop its APRIL™ robotics material handling systems for
AB Systems is meeting growing demand for its award-winning materials handling and process cooling services with the appointment of Milton
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 23 April 2017, reveal the overall
Following a review of its operating model, HKScan, the Nordic meat group, is embarking on a partial re-organisation of its
In spite of difficult international dairy market conditions, Lakeland Dairies, the Irish co-operative, turned in a very robust performance with
Global public health organization NSF International has developed an independent certification protocol — Raised Without Antibiotics — to certify animal
Meyn Food Processing Technology, Cabinplant and MULTIVAC have completed a strategic alliance. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by
Further underlining its position at the forefront of high performance inspection equipment for the global food and pharmaceutical markets, LOMA
UK-based tray sealing and pot filling manufacturer, Packaging Automation Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2017 E3
Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has acquired The Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky brand for an undisclosed sum
Parmalat Group, the global milk, dairy products and fruit beverages producer, has acquired two companies operating in the dairy sector
Meat imports into the UK have doubled over the last 20 years, according to new research by the Co-op, the
Teagasc will host the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), in collaboration with University College Cork. This prestigious
Matthew Clark, a leading UK drinks distributor, has teamed up with Paragon to enhance its customer experience while minimising the
Every year, leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance values the brands of thousands of the world’s biggest companies. Guinness
Lamb Weston/Meijer has reached the completion phase of the acquisition of the potato division of Oerlemans Foods, including a take-over
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has
A detailed report and analysis of trends in the competitiveness of the main sectors in Irish agriculture has been published
Organised by the Non-profit Food Initiative for Austria (GLi) and the Hygienicum institute, the 3rd Symposium for Food Safety took
Scotch exports increased last year by 4% to more than £4 billion, with the value of Single Malts exceeding £1
Swiss dairy group Emmi is acquiring a 40 % stake in Brazil’s Laticínios Porto Alegre Indústria e Comércio. Based in Ponte
The UK dairy market had a strong twelve weeks to the 26th March, seeing its strongest growth in value (+2.3%)
Details of a unique initiative, launched by Kerry Group and the World Food Programme (WFP), the food assistance branch of
Tetra Pak is revolutionising its issues diagnosis and resolution service, using mixed reality to reduce machine downtime and productivity loss
Mahou San Miguel, the 100% family-owned Spanish brewer, and the industry leader in Spain, has announced the best-ever full-year results
Brewers and cider makers from across the world gathered at London’s Guildhall on 26 April for the unveiling of the
2 Sisters Food Group, Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, has invested £5 million in the expansion and upgrade of its secondary
Silverson Machines Ltd have recently released a series of new ‘How to’ videos on their YouTube channel intended to demonstrate
The Admix Fastfeed powder induction and dispersion system consistently delivers smooth product for any batch size at controlled feed rates
Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, has agreed to sell 60% of its Dairy Ireland segment to Glanbia Co-op. Dairy
The European Council has adopted a regulation aimed at improving the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries
The Norwegian Seafood Council is launching a new country of origin mark for Norwegian seafood – ‘Seafood from Norway’. The
The UK’s largest producer of healthy meat alternatives, Quorn, has registered its entire Vegan Range with the Vegan Trademark, calling
CEFLEX is a new project organized by a consortium of European companies representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging.
Nestlé UK is proposing to make some changes to the factory operations within its UK confectionery business. These proposals span
Online grocery in China could more than double in growth between now and 2020, according to figures released by international