Unilever has acquired a majority stake in the Qinyuan Group, a leading Chinese water purification business for an undisclosed amount. Qinyuan generated sales approaching €140 million (RMB1.2 billion) for the
Over three-quarters (77 %) of Europeans believe the common agricultural policy (CAP) benefits all EU citizens and over 90 % support the main trends of the new CAP, such as making aid
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent bakery group, has been granted planning permission to build a new £20 million bakery in Lancashire. The new facility, which will make products such as
Nestlé’s efforts to meet a series of commitments in areas where the company engages with society are detailed in a new report, Nestlé in Society 2013. The 35 pledges cover
The organisers of Vitafoods Europe, the leading event for the nutraceutical industry, have announced a new masterclass for 2014, which will offer advice on launching new products to market. Innovation
Optima will be exhibiting its intelligent process and packaging solutions at the upcoming Interpack trade fair, where the focus will be on flexibility, high outputs and line solutions to offer
A new accelerated stability testing service for oils, fats and finished products will provide invaluable support to the food industry, says Reading Scientific Services Ltd. Accelerated testing allows oxidative stability
McDonald’s has announced the launch of a campaign to give away free fruit across Europe – a major step in delivering on the company’s global commitment to increase access to
Aryzta, the global speciality bakery group, has reported a 1.7% increase in group revenue to €2.10 billion and a 6.4% rise in group EBITA to €198.3 million for the six months
As new figures show growth of 2% in British beer exports, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and National Association of Cidermakers, working with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI),
Tangerine Confectionery, the UK’s largest independent sugar confectionery and branded popcorn supplier, is to close one of its two sites in Blackpool. Tangerine intends shutting its site a Clifton Road,
Chiquita Brands International and Fyffes are to merge to create a global banana and other fresh produce company with approximately $4.6 billion in annual revenues. Chiquita and Fyffes plan to
Coca-Cola Enterprises plans to spend £52 million this year on its British operations, taking total investment to £227 million since 2011. The four year investment programme underlines CCE’s commitment to
Mondelez International has announced a global strategic partnership with Facebook, as the company continues to shift more media spending to digital, especially social and mobile, across the entire consumer journey.
Having been tabled during the 3rd round, Europe’s brewers are calling for a level playing field on tax relief for small brewers to be included in negotiations at the 4th
VISBEEN specializes in frozen and temperature controlled transport (groupage and full loads). The company operates transport solutions right across Europe on a daily basis, enabling it to meet your logistical
As a leading manufacturer of potato flakes and granules, Emsland Group is stepping up its production in Cloppenburg, Germany, this summer, by becoming the biggest flakes factory worldwide. Emsland Group
A unanimous Board of Directors has appointed Kim Dalum for the position as new CEO of CO2 technology Union Engineering a/s. Kim Dalum comes from a position as General Manager,
Global bakery products specialist, Puratos, is launching a new white paper presenting the latest industry trends driving cake freshnessinnovation. The paper titled ‘Combining cake improvers and filling technologies: A catalyst
Salt of the Earth Ltd. introduces a novel, low-sodium sea salt ingredient to address food manufacturers’ challenges to reduce sodium in bakery products, such as bread, breakfast cereals and snacks.
Yogurt products are a strong-selling category around the world. One reason is the variety of forms this dairy product can take. Individual flavours, refined textures and innovative packaging continuously provide
Work has begun on the first whisky distillery to be built on the Isle of Harris – with the aim of creating 20 local jobs. As only the second whisky
US federal antitrust regulators have cleared the proposed $16 billion acquisition of global spirits group Beam by Suntory Holdings of Japan. Suntory’s agreed acquisition of Beam, which was spun off
AB InBev, the world’s biggest brewer, is launching a new rum flavoured premium beer brand in the UK. Cubanisto will
WHO is launching a public consultation on its draft guideline on sugars intake. When finalised, the guideline will provide countries
With Kampffmeyer Food Innovation’s latest product, loose seeds and similar toppings become a thing of the past in production areas
Following a ten-year partnership with Nordic meat company HKScan Group, Danish Crown is now taking full control of Sokolow, the
UK Food inflation slowed to 1.1% in February from 1.5% in January – the lowest ever recorded – according to
French dairy group Fromageries Bel increased sales by 2.7% to Eur2.72 billion in 2013. Excluding a negative 2.6% impact from
The UK’s biggest packaging show reports record success. Packaging Innovations 2014 attracted 6004 unique visitors over the two days of
Algatechnologies (“Algatech”), Israel, announces a more than 100% expansion of its production capacity of AstaPure® brand natural astaxanthin. This doubling
UK convenience foods group Premier Foods has announced a £1.128 billion capital refinancing plan, comprising a share placing and rights
Mondelez International has teamed up with Prehype, a venture development firm, to launch two beta platforms: Prankstr, which allows users
Caffè Nero, the family-owned European coffee house group, has chosen Boston as its entry point into the United States. Caffè
Andrew Burgess of Produce World has received the prestigious award of Associate of the Royal Agricultural Society for his outstanding
Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has upgraded its full-year guidance as it reported a “solid” operating and financial performance in the
Confectionery manufacturer and retailer Thorntons has achieved further solid progress in the execution of its strategy to transform the business
Tesco has announced that the price of a four pint bottle of milk as been cut from £1.39 to £1
Whitefish processing is about to take a giant leap forward, with the launch of Marel’s FleXicut, a trimming robot for
Representatives from the coffee industry throughout the globe are set to gather in Rimini, Italy in June for World of
Lamb Weston / Meijer, manufacturer of deep-frozen potato products and dried potato flakes, is investing 20 million euros in its
Carlow Brewing Company, one of the country’s most established craft breweries, is excited to announce the much anticipated launch
Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s ten largest flavour and fine ingredients houses, is continuing with its strategy of achieving
Unilever has announced a partnership with Internet.org, a Facebook-led alliance of partners, to understand better how internet access can be
Kellogg Company has been named a Top Company for Executive Women by the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) in
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