Marel’s proven OCM9500 box and crate labeller now withstands full washdown to IP69K. Marel’s proven OCM9500 box and crate labeler has been upgraded with a waterproof chassis and indicator to
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An important project will be completed in 2014: a new combined heat, power and cooling plant in partnership with E.On Awareness towards environment is one of Goglio characteristics, testified by
Produce World Group, one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe, has acquired TIO, a company based in Forres, Morayshire in Scotland, which
Arrabawn Co-op and Gaslink have signed an agreement for the extension of the natural gas network to the Irish co-op’s milk processing plant in Nenagh, County Tipperary. Arrabawn, which has
Up until about 25 years ago, heat was chosen as the pasteurization standard because it was practical and easy to apply to large volumes of product. But when applied to
Responsible for developing, applying and disseminating research- and technologically-based knowledge for the Danish and international business sectors, the Danish Technological Institute is playing an increasingly important role within the food
2degrees has been appointed by Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board), following a public tender process, to collaborate on the development, implementation and management of an online platform to facilitate
Showcasing five different food handling robots, FANUC will present their biggest selection ever at a PPMA show this year. IP67 and IP69K certified robots, will perform palletising and food packing
Sensient Food Colors Europe has introduced further innovation enabling food manufacturers to create vibrant red colour shades without having to use carmine. The bright Natural Red Range is especially beneficial
UK food group Premier Foods has reported a 2.1% increase in trading profit to £48.1 million for its underlying business despite a 6.1% fall in sales to £364.4 million in
UK waste management company Biffa and Sainsbury have unveiled an innovative facility that will allow the UK retail group’s Cannock store to run on power generated solely from the supermarket’s
WILD is using creative ideas to breathe new life into the ice cream segment. The focus is on premium-quality enjoyment. The ingredient expert is also implementing new concepts based on
Portadown-based Irwin’s Bakery has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first export business in Abu Dhabi. Northern Ireland’s leading local bakery has secured a deal to supply
EasyFairs and the European Co-Packers Association have joined forces behind the easyFairs Benelux Packaging Portfolio. The partnership between the event organiser and the professional association will take shape for the
In the first loan of its kind, Sainsbury’s announced today (21 July) an agreement with Lloyds and Rabobank for a £200m corporate ‘green loan’ to invest in its carbon reduction
Around 70% of the available exhibition space has already been booked for the Barcelona Food Technology (Bta.) show, to be held together with Hispack on 21-24 April 2015 at Fira
PET solutions provider Sidel has created a new business unit to serve drinks products producers globally. Split into six teams including maintenance, line improvement, training, spare parts and logistics, line
Finsbury Food Group, the UK manufacturer of cake and bread bakery goods, has taken advantage of its strong balance sheet to double capital investment spend to over £6 million in
SABMiller has successfully raised ZAR7.6 billion (US$707 million) through sale of 293,896,315 ordinary shares in Tsogo Sun Holdings, the South African gaming, hotel and entertainment group, through a share placing.
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners in Mexico are making a joint, six-year investment of $8.2 billion. The investment, which will be made from 2014 to 2020, will boost
It has taken several years of careful preparation but 2014 will go down in agricultural history as the year that the UK got its own apricot industry. While very small
Danone has strengthened its standing in Africa by acquiring a 40% stake in Brookside, East Africa’s leading dairy products group. Established in Kenya in 1993 and with 2013 revenues of
US food group General Mills has opened a new innovation, technology and quality center in China, just outside Shanghai. The state-of-the-art facility will focus on developing high-quality products for Chinese
DSS, a Tetra Pak Company, is leading the way in introducing new whey production technology to meet the changing demands
The European Commission and the the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation in
Bombay Sapphire, the world’s number one premium gin by value and the fastest-growing premium gin, has announced that the doors
Generous Tesco customers have donated 5.1 million meals for people in need. The total was calculated following the Neighbourhood Food
Newly published research into soil microbes shows how, eventually, farmers might reduce greenhouse gas production through the way they manage
Pearlfisher New York has created the brand strategy, identity, packaging and web design for new single serving dessert brand, Just
Having recently completed the C$1.83 billion (Eur1.22 billion) acquisition of Canada Bread Company, including its UK business, Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo
The Bühler Technology Group received orders worth CHF 1309 million in the first half-year of 2014. This is a substantial
The UK needs to take bolder steps in tackling food waste to help future generations avoid resource scarcity challenges, according
Gordian Strapping has supplied a Horizontal Strapping Machine to T.H. Clements in Boston. T.H. Clements is a family-owned vegetable company,
UK brewer and pub operator Greene King has become the national distributor for US craft beer Goose Island following agreement
Acqua Panna, the Italian mineral water beloved by Florence’s powerful Medici family, has been re-styled to reflect the water’s Tuscan
Food and drink companies will have plenty to see at Packaging Innovations London, the exclusive event for branded and inspirational
Enjoyment is fundamental to any food product. Consumers are always searching for unusual new taste sensations. Now HERZA Schokolade has
The international food technology industry will meet for the first time from 05.08. to 07.08.2014 at the International FoodTec Brasil
A total of €57 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by
As growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector continues to accelerate, industry professionals are poised to flock to this year’s PPMA
Nestlé UK & Ireland, in partnership with Enval, SITA UK, LRS Consultancy, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Tesco UK, has received funding
Combining the strengths of its APV, Gerstenberg Schrӧder and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Votator brands, SPX has released a new light duty
New research from Newcastle University, which is published in the British Journal of Nutrition, has shown that organic crops and
Hamburg, July 2014 – The rapid increase in the amount of GMO soy under cultivation has led to more and
The internationally renowned industrial auctioneer Troostwijk will sell food and pharma processing and R&D plants in Switzerland via an important
Global microalgae company Allma has marked its recent entry into the ingredients market with the announcement that it has agreed
Lindt & Sprüngli Group is acquiring Russell Stover Candies of the US, to broaden its existing premium brands portfolio in
Princes, the leading UK-headquartered international food and drink group, has announced the completion of a £40 million major redevelopment project
Nestlé has opened Mexico’s first Purina Pet Park just north of the country’s capital Mexico City, underscoring the company’s commitment
Pernod Ricard has completed the acquisition of a significant majority stake in Avión Spirits, owner of the ultra-premium tequila brand
Fonterra Co-operative Group and global healthcare giant Abbott have signed an agreement to develop a proposed dairy farm hub in
New research from Mintel finds things are hotting up in the UK freezer cabinet as frozen yogurt gives ice cream
Unilever has sold its Slim-Fast brand to private equity firm Kainos Capital. Unilever will retain a minority stake in the
Tetra Pak®, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has completed a €65 million upgrade for its packaging
Toray develops and manufactures spiral wound membrane elements for specialty applications. The company offers Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, and Microfiltration
Kilkeel Seafoods is investing £933,000 and plans to create 33 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund.
Low-fat cheeses and cakes that are just as tempting as full-fat equivalents could be heading for supermarket shelves, thanks to
As a result of the successful conclusion of the regulatory process and customary closing conditions, Nestlé has completed its acquisition