The move towards sustainable food retailing shows no sign of slowing down, with consumers more aware of environmental issues than
- Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion will mark one of the largest ever single investments by...
- CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees UK inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in two years. This welcome milestone for the sector follows the largest...
- Reducing Manufacturing Waste for Cost Efficiency By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation of raw material resources and reap the rewards of heightened...
- 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...
UK food producer Cranswick has reported record sales for the six months ended 30 September and a 24% rise in
McCormick & Company, the US-based global spices, seasoning mixes and condiments specialist, has agreed to acquire Enrico Giotti, located in
Finnish dairy group Valio has started exporting lactose-free milk powders meant for the consumer market in China. Valio’s products are
The European Commission has published the second report on the operation of the so-called Milk Package, a series of measures
A new version of the Tetra Pak® Standardization unit has lifted the precision of the process to a new level,
The importance of red meat production to both the national economy of Scotland and the country’s rural areas, is very
Gourmondo, the online distributor of delicatessen, wines, and speciality foods from around the world, is expanding its business by a further
Irish Pet Foods, based at Westport in County Mayo, has been officially opened. The new business, which manufactures dry dog
The Teagasc National Dairy Conference is taking place on 6 December at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork and on 7
Teenagers, aged between 11 and 18, drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks on average a year, according to
Gruppo Campari is selling its Italian wineries Sella & Mosca and Teruzzi &Puthod for €62 million. The business sold consists
Cargill is investing $50 million to expand its poultry processing operations at its facility located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province
Exports of UK branded food and non-alcoholic drinks shot up by 13.7% in the third quarter of 2016, according to
North Sea cod fishermen will be able to land every catch – not just cod – more easily following the
Volac, leader in high performance whey protein, will be showcasing its solution driven product portfolio targeting the performance and active
Marston’s, the UK pub operator and independent brewer, has reported a 4.4% increase in underlying operating profit to £172.7 million
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, show Dunnes
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the winner of a pan-European competition on the Food4Future call:
The latest addition to the Gerkens® cocoa powder range from Cargill is an intense dark red cocoa powder – with
Companies that clearly demonstrate the climate change credentials of their products could secure a competitive and commercial advantage, with two
Matcon, the specialist in IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Systems, has announced that Israr Ghulam has joined the company as Finance
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire KeVita, a leading North American creator of fermented probiotic and kombucha beverages, for an undisclosed
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new
More than 3,000 cheeses from 31 countries were judged at this year’s Word Cheese Awards – which were held exceptionally
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm was named Food Producer of the Year at the Agribusiness Awards. The competition received more
The PPMA Group of Associations is celebrating a double run of success after it announced its 500th member as well
Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, has commenced construction of a new meat processing
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, a leading producer of flavoured beverages in North America and the Caribbean, is acquiring Bai Brands
The European Commission has produced a study on the cumulative effects of 12 future trade agreements on the agri-food sector,
Belgian pre-fried and frozen potato products manufacturer Agristo is teaming up with Egemin Automation for the third time in a
Irish businesses are being called on to take action in helping to save the bees. The National Biodiversity Date Centre
Premier Foods has revealed the new packaging design for the UK’s number one brand in Asian cuisine – Sharwoods – hitting
Nestlé Milo and FC Barcelona are teaming up to promote healthier lifestyles and the importance of physical activity to young
British Frozen Food Federation, the voice of the UK’s £8 billion frozen food industry, has called for the Government to
Tetra Pak has expanded its Technical Services portfolio with the launch of a dry lubrication kit for packaging line conveyor
WeFarm, a peer-to-peer agtech network that enables small-scale farmers to access and share vital agricultural information even without internet, has
The EU fisheries ministers have agreed on fishing limits (or Total Allowable Catches) for 19 deep-sea stocks for 2017 and
Kraftkar, made by Norwegian producer Tingvollost, has scooped the coveted title of World Champion Cheese at the 29th annual World
Glanbia Consumer Products’ Kilkenny-based soup production facility in Ireland celebrates 25 years in operation this month, producing over three million packs
Mondelēz International has laid out new milestones and requirements for suppliers to work toward a sustainable supply of palm oil
Due to dietary or health and wellness concerns, over half of Irish consumers now avoid certain ingredients in what they
UK food group Cranswick has acquired the whole of the issued share capital of Dunbia Ballymena for cash. Dunbia Ballymena
Hi Europe & Ni, which is being held between November 29th and December 1st in Frankfurt, Germany, provides you with
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in September 2016 reached a record value of almost €11.5 billion exceeding the
Consumers in Sweden now have an environmentally-sound choice for chilled drinking yoghurt, following the launch of a range of Skånemejerier
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, reveal a second month
Grupo Empresarial Palacios Alimentación has completed two acquisitions which will strengthen its position as a leader in the Spanish provenance
Nestlé has pledged to further strengthen its commitment to the employability of young people in Europe, the Middle East and