SPX FLOW now offers a virtual reality experience for its customers to explore solutions in different industrial settings. Users can
- 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...
Following a landmark High Court ruling, Leatherhead Food Research says that more sophisticated analysis is required for meat harvested using
ABP Food Group has announced that Paul Finnerty will retire from his role as CEO on 30th September 2016. Frank
The Hamburg-based, owner-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is continuing its growth course on the international ingredients market. Last year the Group made
Japan has lifted an embargo on Italian beef in place for 15 years, following an earlier opening of its market
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years. This
A new Dano® milk powder packaging facility is now operational in Dakar, capital of Senegal. As Arla Foods pursues its
One in eight people under 25 in Peru, Chile, Colombia and Mexico does not have a job. It is a
UK whisky brand Glen Grant has presented a new packaging design for its new whisky range, which includes 12-year-old, non
Global packaging equipment provider Sidel has partnered with Brazil-based Algar Agro to develop a lightweight 900ml polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle
US-based Evergreen Packaging has introduced SmartPak cartons in 40oz, 48oz, 52oz and 59oz size options, providing benefits for brands in
Belgian beer brand Stella Artois has unveiled a sophisticated new bottle design and refined its secondary packaging. Specific design elements,
Meat products manufacturer, Bowyers has made three of the UK’s favourite picnic snacks – mini eggs, cocktail sausages and mini sausage
Finland-based folding boxboards and white linerboards manufacturer Metsä Board is planning to launch new bag-in-box concept elevated drink box (EDB).
India-based company Cosmo Films has been selected to serve as Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) Indigo Pack Ready film supplier. The patented Indigo
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new sports cap packaging format for its bottled water brand, Glacéau Smartwater, following a £14m
Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print and Packaging Limited, a privately held folding carton packaging manufacturer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
Arla Foods has sold its juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods to Germany-based Eckes-Granini Group, the leading producer of branded fruit-based beverages
Swiss dairy group Emmi is growing at international level, both organically and through targeted acquisitions. In a further step towards
Britvic, the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks and the number two supplier of branded carbonated soft drinks in
Demand for the salty coastal sea plant samphire, which goes particularly well with fish, is soaring. In the last year demand
At the 21st TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference which took place in Singapore recently, the latest data from two
Scotch whisky exports reached £3.86 billion in customs value last year, with signs of recovery after a slight decline in
2015/16 was a significant year for Dairy Crest as it disposed of its Dairies business and completed a programme of
Business in UK convenience stores appears to be booming due to the growth of top-up shopping. New research from Mintel
Diageo has announced that Javier Ferrán (pictured) will be appointed to the Diageo board as a non-executive director from 22
Recently, GEA successfully concluded the acquisition of Imaforni in Verona, Italy, a leading supplier of advanced lines for crackers, soft
UK brewer and pub operator Marston’s increased underlying group revenue by 11.5% to £428.7 million and underlying profit before tax
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has completed the sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey, the fourth largest Irish whiskey brand in the
Greencore, the international convenience food group, has reported an 8.1% rise in group revenue to £691.6 million and an 8.5%
DuPont Nutrition & Health is launching a new, clinically tested probiotic, HOWARU® Protect EarlyLife, as part of its premium ingredient
Linx Printing Technologies is extending its recently-launched Linx 8900 CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer with the introduction of two models
Premier Foods has reported a 0.6% rise in group sales to £771.7 million for the 52 weeks ended 2 April
Swiss dairy group Emmi has entered into a merger with the prestigious cheese company Cowgirl Creamery Corporation and the associated
C&C Group, the Irish and UK drinks business, has reported a 3.1% decline in net revenue to €662.6 million and
Lancashire and Yorkshire-based catering wholesaler Total Foodservice has secured two internationally recognised health and safety accolades. For the sixth year
The adult soft drinks market is gaining ground as products seek to satisfy a range of consumer needs and behaviours.
Speciality Breads has launched a new malted “ciapanini” roll, made using Kent’s finest cold-pressed rapeseed oil. The unique ciabatta-panini cross
ADM’s WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients business unit (WFSI) is expanding its portfolio to include new concepts featuring nuances of
New research from Mintel shows that 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80%
DuPont Nutrition & Health is to set a healthy direction for Europe’s hard-pressed bread market with a concept inspired by
Carlsberg UK has launched two new premium brands exclusively in the on-trade. Craft beer, Shed Head and craft cider, Bad
Country of origin labelling should be made mandatory for meat and milk, MEPs have reiterate once again in a non-binding
By John Whelan, Independent Consultant Irish whiskey producers may hit their target of doubling export sales much sooner than their
Interfood returned to IFFA 2016, the biggest shop window for developments in the meat industry in the world to support
RPC Bebo Food Packaging, a part of RPC Group, has provided thermoformed high-density polyethylene (HDPE) trays to Spain-based seafood company
Nippon Paper Industries has announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Norwegian packaging company Elopak for the introduction of
Most plastic beer six‐pack rings end up in our oceans and pose a serious threat to wildlife. Saltwater Brewery together
Supermarket retaier Asda has introduced a fresh packaging design across its range of own-label tea – including black, speciality, green, fruit
Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has teamed up with Hungarian dairy supplier Cserpes Sajtműhely to open a new market for healthy,