Ocado, Nestlé, Pret A Manger, and Waitrose are just some of the major brands taking to the stage at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022. They will form part of the
Industry Stars Take to the Stage at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022
Bord Bia, the Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced that Michael Murphy (pictured above), Organisation and Industry Talent Development Director,
Sustainability, the packaging industry’s most contentious topic, is set to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, with the event organiser, Easyfairs, announcing the launch of ‘The Sustainability Trail’.
The Federation of Bakers (FOB) has appointed a new Chief Executive, Andrew Pyne (pictured above), who has taken over from Gordon Polson. Andrew Pyne brings a wealth of knowledge and
The world expert in food-to-go hot-holding, Flexeserve, a brand of The Alan Nuttall Partnership, has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022. Hailed by CEO, Jamie Joyce
Valio and Atria were the first in Finland early this year to test Bovaer®, a feed additive made by the Dutch company DSM. The additive has proved to reduce methane
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced that Chairman and CEO, Conor McQuaid will leave his current role to take up
Upfield, the world’s largest plant–based food company and leading producer of plant-based spreads, butters, creams and cheeses has become the first major company in the food and agriculture sector to
Diageo is making a £40.5 million investment to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Runcorn, England, which is set to support the growth of Guinness
Ricarda Demarmels, Chief Financial Officer of Emmi Group, the Swiss dairy business, will succeed CEO Urs Riedener on 1 January 2023. After leading Emmi for 14 years, Urs Riedener will
A new banana ripening and distribution centre, owned and operated by Irish banana distributors, Fyffes has opened and commenced operations in Balbriggan, North County Dublin. Representing an investment by Fyffes
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, the UK’s flagship industry event, has released a first look at the leading sustainability experts joining its speaker programme when the show returns to the NEC
Mondelēz International has appointed Jay Cooper (pictured) as President, Northern Europe. He will be responsible for Mondelēz International’s businesses in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, where Mondelēz
Gordon Polson, Chief Executive of the Federation of Bakers has written to the Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, calling for action
Britain’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, is planning long-term investments in its UK supply chain, key sales channels and market leading brands like Arla Cravendale®, Arla B.O.B®, Arla Lactofree®, Lurpak®,
The Irish Whiskey Association has welcomed new figures which show that Irish whiskey is becoming an increasingly significant player in the higher-end whiskey market, with increased supply of super-premium and
The UK water dispense market, which includes bottled water coolers, mains-fed water dispensers and integrated tap systems, grew to record levels in 2021, according to new research by food and
Bord Bia has developed a new Food Processor Standard (FPS), which combines and replaces the Meat Processor Quality Assurance Standard* (MPQAS) and the Prepared Fruit and Vegetable Standard (PFVS). The Standard is designed to
Chr. Hansen has released the results from a global survey deployed in 16 countries around the world to gauge consumer awareness of probiotics and their potential benefits. The data was
IFEX, Northern Ireland’s largest foodservice, hospitality, and retail event returns to the TEC, Belfast from 29th–31st March and celebrating its 25th anniversary, it is one of the most eagerly anticipated
Bulk road tanker specialist Abbey Logistics has been awarded a new contract to transport all bulk flour produced at Premier Food’s mill in Andover to their bakeries throughout the UK.
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022, the UK’s flagship packaging event, will reunite the industry when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 25 and 26 May. The show will feature suppliers
Müller is partnering exclusively with Waitrose in a trial to scrap the humble blue, green and red caps used on
Bord Bia, the Irish Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced
One of the UK’s leading label manufacturers is disrupting the packaging market with the launch of its new service to
Soft drinks company Britvic is taking decisive action to empower its women with the launch of an international mentorship programme.
European Union Member States have approved the marketing in the EU of an innovative feed additive, as proposed by the
Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health – as
The global oat milk market size is expected to reach US$7.66 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris
Guinness is undertaking one of the most ambitious regenerative agriculture pilots to take place on the island of Ireland. Regenerative
British Bakels, manufacturers and distributors of bread, pastry, cake and confectionery ingredients, is celebrating 75 years since it was founded
Northern Ireland-based coffee roasting, packaging and distribution specialist, Pure Roast Coffee, has secured its first contract with a major retailer
Dr Siobhán Jordan commenced her role as the new Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation in Teagasc – Ireland’s Agriculture
Emmi and Nestlé to launch a comprehensive climate protection initiative together with milk suppliers
Emmi and Nestlé are launching the “KlimaStaR Milk” initiative together with milk producer organisations aaremilch and the Central Switzerland Milk
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been funded by Innovate UK to develop additives and processing methods that will drastically increase
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Refresco, one of the largest independent
Britvic is scaling up its online ambitions with the launch of its first global digital strategy and content studio to work
Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s largest dairy processor, has welcomed the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to uphold An Bord Pleanála’s
The European dairy cooperative delivered a solid performance throughout 2021 despite continued disruptions from the pandemic and renewed market volatility
Kerry Group plc, the global taste and nutrition company, has reached agreement to acquire 92% of the issued share capital
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.51 billion during 2021, according to figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and
Tate & Lyle PLC has announced the appointment of Dawn Allen (pictured) to the position of Chief Financial Officer, and
The latest figures from Kantar show that Irish take-home grocery sales declined by 4.5% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022.
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has launched a significant recruitment push in order to maintain its first class customer service
‘Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard’ is set to open in London’s Covent Garden in Autumn 2023, located on a historic
A new survey conducted by YouGov for Arla Foods of more than 8,000 consumers in the UK, Denmark, Sweden and
2021 was another record year for food and drink industry transactions, with 1,116 registered on the Zenith Global mergers and
Unilever has announced changes to its organisational model to make it a simpler, more category-focused business. The company will move
Danone Ireland’s Specialised Nutrition business, whose brands include Nutricia, Aptamil and Cow & Gate, has announced its certification as a
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 4% to a record €13.5 billion in 2021, despite
BevExpo’s new Taste Town showcases drinks manufacturers and their products, adding a new area to the existing exhibition and seminar
Postponement from original February dates, due to current Coronavirus wave and international travel restrictions, means a unique spring edition for
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has identified six key trends that are set to shape the
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