Nestlé has opened a new Nescafé Coffee Centre for research and development in the city of Puer, Yunnan China. Working with the College of Tropical Crops at Yunnan Agricultural University,
Nescafé Coffee Centre Opens in China
A few years ago, consumers couldn’t spell “quinoa” – much less cook it, claims Corbion, noting that today, quinoa and other ancient grains are becoming kitchen staples. Corbion Caravan says
While America’s non-alcoholic beverage market is shifting in favour of better-for-you alternatives, new research from Mintel reveals that taste/flavour (72%) is by far the main influencer for consumers when drinking
Kirkham based Alison Handling announce their appointment as an exclusive sales agent for the new range of ‘Re-Fresh’ reusable plastic boxes that can be used for full supply chain distribution
Although sales declined by 5.6% or 3.0% in organic terms to SFr3.214 billion (Eur2.949 billion) in 2015, Swiss dairy group Emmi was able to improve its profit levels with earnings
Whilst craft drinks have revolutionised the alcoholic drinks industry over the past decade, it seems that many British consumers are still unsure as to what the term ‘craft’ actually means.
Carlsberg has agreed a three year extension to their long standing partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The deal secures Carlsberg’s role as the club’s Official Beer until the end of
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) which centralises and coordinates EU member states’ fisheries inspections, will be empowered to use the data provided by its ship reporting systems to detect
Pulmuone Foods is to purchase substantially all of the assets of Vitasoy USA, which includes acquiring the Nasoya brand, said to be America’s number one tofu brand, and, the company
A team of food scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) says it has successfully formulated a recipe for making healthier bread by adding a natural plant pigment, called
As snack habits evolve, convenience stores need to stay on top of the latest trends to ensure they are meeting consumers’ expectations and to maximize their own success according to
Corrugated companies are helping retailers to make savings in the supply chain and cut their carbon footprint by developing packaging that maximises storage and reduces transport costs. That is according
Ammeraal Beltech, headquartered in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Prakash K. Iyengar as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 28th 2016. Mr. Iyengar replaces interim
Arla Foods and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have agreed to enter into a joint venture that includes the construction of a small dairy plant in the US for cheddar
Two popular bottled water brands – China’s Ice Dew and smartwater, which is available in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and South Korea – both passed the $1 billion
EU agri-food exports rose slightly in January 2016 relative to January 2015 to €9.3 billion, according to the latest monthly statistical report. The figures show that the EU was a
Nestlé Germany has announced it plans to close the coffee plant in Mainz, by the end of 2017. An independent report, commissioned by the company has concluded that it would
The board of Premier Foods has rejected two approaches from McCormick & Company, the US-based specialist in flavour technology, on the basis that they significantly undervalue the British food group
Accolade Wines, the leading global new world wine company, has officially opened a £8.5 million bottling line at Accolade Park, Europe’s largest wine warehouse and distribution centre in Bristol, England.
New research from Mintel reveals that well over one third (37%) of British consumers don’t know how many calories they consume on a typical day. Despite official guidelines recommending that
The European Commission has presented new rules on organic and waste-based fertilisers in the EU. The re-use of raw materials that
Arjuna is investing more than 10% of its total turnover in a clinical research program to explore the health benefits
Sensient Flavors presents a new range of all-natural Mexican flavors for the production of soft drinks. Featuring horchata and tangerine
Guala Closures partners with Authentic Vision for new anti-counterfeiting closure solution with a wealth of end-consumer marketing opportunities for the
With food product recalls occurring at an even greater frequency and severity, manufacturers are going to greater lengths to protect
The SUBWAY® brand has recently reached the milestone of 5,000 stores open and operating in Europe, with the opening of
International drinks group, Quintessential Brands has acquired Dublin Whiskey Company as part of a €10 million investment that will see
Britain’s leading food and drink manufacturers have given an overwhelming endorsement to the campaign for the UK to remain in
Businesses in the food industry are still leaving themselves exposed to risk when it comes to social media. That’s according to
An innovative design for fruit juice called ‘Ice Box’, designed by Smurfit Kappa Poland, has won in the ‘Packaging Concept’
Arla Foods, announced a new addition to its popular Arla Protein range earlier this month. The company launched the quark
Food safety MEPs have reiterated their support for introducing mandatory country of origin labeling of meat and milk, in a
43% of people say they would buy fewer soft drinks if prices rose by 20 per cent, according to a
Polymeric protective packaging specialist CSP Technologies has acquired Maxwell Chase Technologies, a US-based producer of absorbent and non-absorbent packaging solutions
Over 30 products in Santa Maria’s Tex-Mex range have been given a clean and bold new look to help drive category
Starbucks will offer a 50p discount to customers if they bring in their own cup, in response to the publicity
Aided by strong sales volume growth of 6.7%, Moy Park, which is one of Europe’s leading prepared food products and
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has opened a new cheese manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The
Teeling Whiskey Company, which is the only operational distillery in Dublin, Ireland, has won three awards at the prestigious annual
Nestlé Vietnam began construction of a new $70 million factory located in Hung Yen province, North Vietnam. The factory will
Foods that contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or other synthetic food dyes should bear a label warning parents that the
Tetra Pak have announced that the world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer has gone into operation with its first customer. The Tetra
USA-based Sealed Air has made its Bubble Wrap IB protective packaging solution commercially available across the globe. The bubble wrap
Birmingham-based Tofu King, producer of bean curd products for the oriental food market in the UK, has installed a Semi-Automatic
Belvoir Fruit Farms is encouraging the nation to raise a very cordial glass to Her Majesty the Queen on her
Helped by acquisitions, Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK speciality bakery manufacturer of cake, bread and morning goods for the
Nestle UK’s new and improved coffee factory at Tutbury in Derbyshire has been officially opened. Following a £325 million investment,
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland for the 12 weeks ending 28 February, show that the
As it maintains a trajectory of continued strong growth, 2015 has been a year of new records for UPN, outgrowing