Research by Mintel predicts the financial benefits generated by the World Cup for Britain – revealing that retailers will gain around £355 million from the tournament with significant additional sales
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Cargill has released its first global progress report on its activities to support cocoa farmers, communities and the development of a sustainable global cocoa supply chain. The report entitled “A
Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre has announced the official opening of its new restaurant ‘The Bond’. The new restaurant, inspired by Tullamore D.E.W.’s distinct ‘Irish True’ personality and locally sourced Irish
Leading luxury and premium brands will top the speaker panel at the UK’s inaugural Luxury Packaging Conference. Speakers include senior representatives from Karl Lagerfeld, Godiva Chocolatier, Diageo, Elizabeth Arden, Harrods, Procter
In February 2014, Chesapeake and Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) merged to form a leading global packaging business. Since then, much consideration has been given to the name and branding of
Simon Coveney (pictured), TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will present the final lecture in the “Grand Challenges for Global Agriculture and Food” Teagasc & RDS lecture series
Greek yogurt manufacturers in the US could cut their acid whey output by a collective 1 million tons a year simply by converting it into value-added dairy products, according to
Ireland has the 5th most innovative agri-food sector in the European Union behind Denmark, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report published by University College Dublin
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has announced a further investment of €36M in its packaging material plant in Izmir, Turkey to complete a €60M
Vitafoods Asia 2014: Pan-Asia’s only nutraceutical exhibition returns with leading innovators and new in-depth conference Vitafoods Asia, 3-4 September, 2014, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Returning in 2014, Vitafoods Asia is the
Danone said it plans to shut plants in Italy, Germany and Hungary, eliminating 325 jobs, because of a drop in fresh dairy sales in Europe. The planned closures, along with
Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch a new version of its bestselling soft drink with a third less sugar and a third fewer calories as part of government and industry
Heineken is to invest £50 million in its Manchester Brewery in addition to the £58 million already announced for its cider plant at Hereford; in order to modernise the facilities
Heineken is to invest £126 million into expanding its UK operations; £50m at its Manchester brewery, £58m at its Hereford Cider plant and a further £18m on upgrading its UK
Brussels, Belgium, – Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has a new standard limited warranty
Marel’s new M-Check 2 Checkweigher, launched at Marel’s Packing, Labeling and Dispatch event on June 11, combines high levels of accuracy with flexibility and capacity. The machine is approved for
Are you familiar with camu camu or pink guava? If not, you can get to know them in WILD’s new range of flavors, “Tropical Fruits.” These natural products create an
Researchers at Ford Motor Company and H.J. Heinz Company are investigating the use of tomato fibres in developing sustainable, composite materials for use in vehicle manufacturing. The idea behind the
Outgoing CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara Jason Whooley is to head up Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) in Killybegs, Co Donegal from next September. BII is a €35m project which will
Innova Market Insights at IFT Food Expo 2014 (New Orleans, June 21-24) Duiven, The Netherlands — High interest in protein content and high-protein lines across the food and drinks market
US-based spirits group Brown-Forman Corporation has increased net sales by 4% to $3.95 billion (up 6% on an underlying basis) and operating income by 8% to $971 million (11% on
Since the start of the year more than 4,000 young people under the age of 30 have benefited from ‘Nestlé needs YOUth’, a programme designed to help tackle youth unemployment
Across Europe, high-protein dairy products are a hit. Arla Foods’ production of cottage cheese alone has increased by over 110 per cent in the last five years, and to keep
Mondelez International has published its sustainable palm oil action plan, which prioritizes suppliers that meet the company’s sustainability principles and
Since FrieslandCampina introduced its route2020 corporate strategy, with CSR and sustainability as cornerstones, the company has taken important steps towards
As part of its five year Burton Brewery redevelopment plan, Molson Coors, Britain’s biggest brewer, has announced a further investment
Coca-Cola HBC has published its 2013 Integrated Report. Titled ‘The best is yet to come’, the report discusses the company’s
Cider and beer company C&C Group, which owns the Magners, Blackthorn and Tennent’s brands, has confirmed its resignation from the
By Collette Gill, PM Group Since ancient times – the Egyptians used herbs and spices in their food to improve
Since its inception, APS Salads has had a mission, to grow and source delicious tomatoes in the most environmentally friendly
Hubert Patricot (pictured), President, European Group, Coca-Cola Enterprises, has been elected president of UNESDA, the Union of European Beverages Associations,
Cott Corporation has announced that its United Kingdom/Europe business unit has acquired Aimia Foods in a deal worth US$80 million.
Diageo plans to invest an estimated $115 million over three years to build a 1.8 million proof gallon (750,000 9-liter
R&R Ice Cream, Europe’s leading supplier of own-label ice cream, is acquiring Peters Food Group, one of Australia’s oldest consumer
Nestlé is extending its activities to include the field of specialised medical skin treatments through the creation of Nestlé Skin
Award winning Indian food producer, County Wicklow based Bombay Pantry, is developing and extending its successful Irish chill chain retailer
Specialising in design, build, project management and consultancy, FEG Ltd prides itself in problem solving and generating cost savings for
TSL Projects is a premier design, engineering and construction specialist delivering first-class results in new build, refurbishment, fit-out and extension
Chalcroft understands the exacting demands of the food and drink industry and with a background of 35 years, has vast
Nestlé and Fonterra have agreed to redefine the scope of their joint venture Dairy Partners Americas (DPA). DPA was created
Arla Foods UK’s £150 million fresh milk processing facility located at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, has been officially opened by the
The PPMA show, the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery, is set to return
MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, has launched SmartFare™, a new package for chilled ready meals
Confectionery company Cloetta has announced the acquisition of Ireland-based Aran Candy, the owner of the Jelly Bean Factory brand, for
Norderstedt, May 2014 – Chocolate pieces give the taste and appearance of baked goods, muesli and ice cream a special
French dairy co-operative Laïta has unveiled an €80 million investment programme to expand its production capacity in dry dairy ingredients.
Unilever Food Solutions has launched a new service to support the food service industry in complying with upcoming food allergy
Red meat, white buns and blue cheese. Burgers will be in all American colours now that Arla Foods is making
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company and a proud member of the World Cocoa Foundation since 2004, is lending
UK dairy group Dairy Crest has reported adjusted profit before tax up 31% to £65.3 million, including higher profits from
In order to establish a broader financing platform and to refinance parts of its existing bank debt, Arla Foods has
Experienced systems integrator, AutoCoding Systems, has over 10 years’ experience in the FMCG sector offering automation solutions across packaging line
UK and international soft drinks group Britvic has increased revenue by of 4.7% to £670.7 million on a constant currency
Greencore Group, the leading Irish and UK convenience food producer, has reported an 8.2% increase in revenue to £619.8 million
PepsiCo has exercised its option to extend its collaborative agreement with Senomyx, a leading company using proprietary taste science technologies
Reducing waste in all its forms (inventory, downtime, leaks, paperwork etc) through lean manufacturing, coupled with energy saving campaigns such
Tong Peal, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of agricultural handling and grading equipment, will be showcasing the latest version
Green Isle Foods, the leading Irish frozen foods company, is to invest €30 million across its operations in Ireland which
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