French drinks giant Rémy Cointreau Group has further extended its portfolio into the fast growing high-end single malt whisky category,
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ABP Food Group, the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, has been selected as part of a winning
As of January 2017, the Specialty Coffee Association of America, established in 1982, and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe,
Crunchy biscuits, filled doughnuts with visually outstanding glazing, extraordinary pralines and chocolate creations as well as natural fruit and vegetable
Heat sealing manufacturer Proseal has successfully supplied Cargill with equipment for an extended period of 15 years, producing over 150
Hilton Food Group, the leading international specialist meat packing business, has signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Sonae Modelo
Thai meat group Charoen Pokphand Foods has agreed to acquire a 33% stake in SuperDrob, the Polish poultry business, for
West Cornwall Pasty Co, the UK food-to-go specialist, has been sold to Samworth Brothers, the convenience food group, for an
Patrick Hughes has been appointed as the new head of Seafood Scotland, the organisation set up ‘by the industry for
2016 was a record year for Muntons Flamborough maltings, breaking through the 100,000-tonne barrier for the first time. 102,922 tonnes
Water treatment has always been a major topic of interest for the food and beverage industry within the UK. The
Matti Rihko has resigned from his position as chief executive of Finnish food group Raisio with immediate effect. Matti Rihko
Lactalis, the French family owned global dairy group, has made a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of
Italian drinks group Gruppo Campari is to dispose of its Lapostolle wine business in Chile to the local management team.
One of the key growth areas in the snacks category in recent years has been fruit-based snacks. Their share of
Salt of the Earth has appointed David Hart as Business Unit Director. He will report to the CEO and be
Hänsel Processing’s installations and machines have the most advanced technology available. They are successfully operated world-wide and about 90% of
UK-based soft drinks producer Britvic is to acquire Bela Ischia Alimentos, a concentrates and juice business in Brazil, for a
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products, has successfully closed the acquisition of the
Children consume half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell rings, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Lactose is one of the most versatile by-products produced from the cheese making process. A derivative of whey, it offers
Rademaker has managed to transform bakery traditions of the past into robust, state-of-the-art industrial bakery production lines that meet and
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €50 million (some PLN220 million) to dairy co-operative Mlekpol, Poland’s largest dairy manufacturer,
UK-based soft drink group Britvic has reported a strong set of financial results, increasing revenue by 10.1% to £1.431 billion
Producing standard white milk is a low-margin business. It is vital to produce milk with optimal fat content to get
In the meat processing industry it is vital to maintain high hygiene standards to ensure the fresh meat goods are
For the 12-months period November 2015 to October 2016, EU agri-food exports reached a value of €129.9 billion, corresponding to
According to the latest research conducted by business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP, overseas investors are demonstrating
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more
Goat’s milk products are one of the dairy industry’s most attractive niche markets worldwide. Swiss dairy group Emmi has been
Pentair Haffmans has won the 2016 UK AD & Biogas Award, hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion Association (ADBA), in the
Believe it or not, UK industry has been enjoying a two-year cheap energy holiday, with costs for 1MWh of power
The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s 54.5% equity stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for US$3.15 billion. CCBA
Dairy Crest has entered a research partnership with Danisco Animal Nutrition, part of DuPont’s Industrial Biosciences business. DuPont is a
Strict enforcement of high levels of biosecurity measures is the most effective way to prevent the introduction of the highly
British dairy co-operative First Milk has reported profits before tax of £6.8 million for the six months to 30 September
Unilever is acquiring Living Proof, the innovative premium hair care business, to expand its Personal Care business. Living Proof was conceived
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal tight
European experts have noted an increasing trend of listeriosis since 2008, but they highlight that the number of affected people
Seasonal catches are the busiest time of the year for seafood processors so it’s imperative that packaging machinery left idle
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal a
McCormick & Company, the US-based global spices, seasoning mixes and condiments specialist, has completed its €120 million acquisition of Enrico
As many as 73% of consumers are happy to pay a higher retail price for a food or drink product
Archer Daniels Midland Company, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, will significantly expand overall grind
Heineken UK has made a £402.7 million recommended final cash offer to acquire Punch, one of the UK’s largest leased
Tate & Lyle, the global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, has appointed Dr
Dawn Farms has been awarded the 2016 Irish Food and Drink Exporter of the Year Award by the Irish Exporters
Hygiena, a company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, is acquiring DuPont’s global food safety diagnostics
Ebro Foods, the Spanish a multinational food group that is the global leader in the rice sector and the second
Prosecco sales across Europe hit €789 million in 2016, compared to Champagne sales worth €1.4 billion, according to the latest figures from IRI,
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