Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke (pictured) says that business must return to its original roots of creating value for society in order to rebuild the trust between companies and societies that
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This year, at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) in Amsterdam 2nd-4th December 2014, leading stevia producers PureCircle – along with European partners Tereos PureCircle Solutions and NP Sweet – will showcase
Molson Coors Brewing Company has announced that Frederic Landtmeters, Chief Commercial Officer, Molson Coors Europe, will take over as Managing Director, Molson Coors UK and Ireland, succeeding Simon Cox who
Mondelez International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has signed a global agreement with Google, focusing on online video. This is part of the company’s strategy
In order to increase predictability for fishermen and to ensure high, stable and sustainable catches, the European Commission has, for the first time under the new Common Fisheries Policy, proposed
Since the global media picked up on the EU horsemeat scandal, the British meat market suffered quite a severe blow. Despite the fact that the majority of meat cuts were
Swiss dairy group Emmi is selling Trentinalatte, its Italian yoghurt manufacturing operation, to the LIVIA Group based in Munich and Vienna. Emmi had originally taken over Trentinalatte, based in Roverè
Irish food company Ribworld has officially opened its new manufacturing facility at Fethard in County Tipperary, which is part of a new €8 million investment programme by the company, with
Larry Murrin, chief executive of Dawn Farm Foods, has been elected president of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the national voice of business in Ireland. He is the
400 industry leaders, press and government gathered at the National Motorcycle Museum on 30th September, the first night of the PPMA Show, to see the industry’s pioneers honoured at a
OAL Group is seeking production challenges for Steam Infusion, their revolutionary heating and mixing process. Steam Infusion has been found to make the impossible possible when processing heat sensitive products
It seems that more products than ever are showcasing vegetarian credentials. Indeed, new research from Mintel has found that 12% of global food and drink products launched in 2013 carried
The benefits of Sidel’s Modulomould™ swappable mould insert system, along with the company’s packaging design expertise, have both been demonstrated in award winning bottles from Hariss International, one of Africa’s
Mondelez International, the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has announced plans to invest $90 million in building a biscuit plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain to
Swiss wine is one of the country’s best-kept secrets, a by-product of the fact that only around 1% of Switzerland’s 100 million litres produced annually is actually exported. On the
For the first time ever a food product is being sold on the alcohol shelf as Smith & Sinclair blurs the lines between food and drink with its edible alcoholic
With its new production plant, the contract manufacturer SternMaid is expanding in America. The sister company of the German SternMaid, a member of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe in Hamburg, opens a
Hamburg, October 2014 – At Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 9-11 November, six companies from the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe will present innovative new products from their range. On their joint
Groot-Bijgaarden – Vietnam 73 is the new Origins chocolate by Belcolade, the Real Belgian Chocolate from Puratos. This 73% dark chocolate has a pronounced acid cocoa taste, accompanied by hints
Arla Foods Ingredients has highlighted the need for a global industry push to ensure dairy ingredients are included as an integral part of emergency food programmes. Ingredients derived from milk
400 industry leaders, press and government gathered at the National Motorcycle Museum on 30th September, the first night of the PPMA Show, to see the industry’s pioneers honoured at
In response to the continued growth of the discount chains Aldi and Lidl, UK supermarket group Morrisons is launching ‘Match & More’ its new price match and points card. Match
Royal FrieslandCampina is to acquire the activities of the Italian company DEK and 80% of the shares of Orange. The deal reinforces the position of FrieslandCampina in the Italian cheese
The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London closed its doors to record numbers. Over 3,930 visitors, an increase of 10% on
Mondelēz International has appointed Mary Barnard as President, Northern Europe. In this newly created role, Mary Barnard will be responsible
The European Commission has adopted a new programme for emergency market measures for perishable fruit & vegetables in the wake
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) and Diageo were voted cream of the crop, as they took home first prize for
South African growers are preparing to launch their sixth UK promotion with the objective of strengthening shoppers’ knowledge of their
October 1st 2014 Matcon is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Cooper to the position of Managing Director with
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 14 September 2014, show overall grocery market
The European business of Mondelēz International has invested $50 million (HUF11 billion) over the past three years in the development
Ireland’s wine taxes, which are now the highest in Europe, have led to an 8% drop in the volume of
After having worked together for years across the globe, GEA Process Engineering has announced the acquisition of Scan-Vibro from Svendborg
Aryzta’s food business has increased EBITA by 19.6% to €486.3 million, as a result of the improved efficiencies, on revenue
Over recent years, Nestlé has consistently strengthened its nutrition, health and wellness strategy and expanded its boundaries with the creation
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, has formally opened the doors to its new production and
Owens-Illinois (OI), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer has introduced a new bottle to enhance its standard range and help
New research from Mintel reveals that half (54%) of British consumers claim to often feel tired, rising to six in
Nespresso and master glass makers Riedel have designed two special tasting glasses to further elevate the coffee sensory experience for
Mondelez International, the global snacking group with a portfolio that includes nine iconic brands that each generates more than $1
TOMRA Sorting in Irleand has created a new centre of excellence for its food optical sorting and peeling business, and
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, has increased operating profit before exceptionals by 5.5% to £13.4 million and
UK drinks company AG Barr has entered into a ten year licence agreement with US-based Snapple Beverage Corporation, a subsidiary
Nestlé has announced its endorsement of Caring for Climate, the world’s largest coalition on climate issues, as part of the
GEA Mechanical Equipment UK and GEA Process Engineering, joint sponsors of the GEA Award, for the Best English Cheese, have
The European Commission has closed the measure for Private Storage Aid (PSA) for cheese following a disproportionate surge in interest
/INS. Paperboard is a promising material for airline food packaging – it has low weight, can be barrier coated, and
Startling new figures unveiled by a YouGov survey focusing on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice reveals that four in
New research demonstrates that the consumption of a combination of low dose omega-3 and plant sterols can effectively reduce both
Irish drinks exports are worth €1.4 billion, with the drinks manufacturing sector exporting 45% of its total turnover, according to
GEA Process Technologies Ireland, based near Dublin, part of GEA Process Engineering has restructured its components department to bring together
AG Barr is continuing to outperform the UK soft drinks market by achieving strong growth in both sales and profit.
The UK’s largest 150 food and drink producers are bracing themselves for a difficult year ahead as they face increased
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH and the related company
Nestlé has announced plans to invest SFr50 million (Eur41 million) over the next six years to increase milk production in
Arla Foods is strengthening its presence in the Brazilian market by announcing a shared ownership with its longtime partner, Brazil’s
William Grant & Sons, the independent family owned distiller and owner of Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey brand, has officially opened
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