Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of the world’s leading Irish whiskey, Jameson, was the winner of the Amorim Sustainability Award at the recent 2014 Drinks Business Green Awards. The judging
Mondelez International has launched its Mobile Futures program in Australia. The initiative, already successfully launched in the US and Brazil, aims to ignite the company’s consumer connections by collaborating with
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has appointed Willem van der Meijs to the role of Research & Development Manager. In this new role, Willem van der Meijs will focus on new
Heineken has announced that, subject to the customary regulatory and other approvals, it will merge its two majority-owned Nigerian brewing subsidiaries – Nigerian Breweries and Consolidated Breweries. The proposed merger
United Spirits, the largest spirits producer in India, is selling its Scotch whisky business, Whyte & Mackay, to Philippines-based Emperador for £430 million. The disposal is an attempt to satisfy
Bespoke Brewing Co from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire has announced a new partnership with English rugby legend, Phil Vickery MBE (pictured right) to create a traditionally brewed beer
For consumers on a quest for a convenient and nutritious breakfast, new research presented recently at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual Experimental Biology conference shows how a cereal with milk
Responsible supply chain specialists Sedex Global has announced a partnership with the World Bank Institute to develop Open Supply Chain Platform – a new initiative to address global gaps in the
The Technological Institute of Plastic coordinates an European project which will launch on the market new multilayer biodegradable and recyclable packages for cheeses and fresh food, but maintaining their lifespan.
Dairy co-operative Arla Foods has agreed to sell its packaging subsidiary Danapak Flexibles to Austria-based Schur Flexibles Group for an undisclosed price. The takeover is expected to be completed by
Mondelez International has unveiled plans to help advance the rights of female cocoa farmers in two of the world’s largest cocoa-growing countries – Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. The action plans
C&C Group, a leading international producer of long alcoholic drinks, has announced that it is to support One Water, the UK’s leading ethical bottled water brand. C&C Group’s portfolio includes:
The Truvia® business has met its 2015 sustainability goals ahead of time. In 2010, the Truvia® business made a number of sustainability pledges. Commitments include: * To reduce its carbon
The Nijhuis Water Technology Aecomix™ solution is the sustainable waste and wastewater treatment solution where solid organic waste and wastewater are treated in one digester tank, followed by dissolved biogas
The latest share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 27 April 2014, show British grocery market growth at just 1.9% – the lowest level for at
Mondelez International and DE Master Blenders 1753 plan to combine their respective coffee businesses to create the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with annual revenues of more than $7 billion
Fish farming is healthy and can help tackle overfishing and protect wild fish stocks. That is the message delivered by European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, at
Researchers at the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre in University College Cork have discovered how gut bacteria communicate with their host to specifically regulate weight gain and serum cholesterol levels. The research,
For 25 years, leading companies have been using MicroThermics UHT/HTST processors to make production quality products in their product development and research laboratories. MicroThermics processors provide Easy and Affordable Process
McDonald’s Corp.has announced its first Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Framework that is designed to position the company for the future, while generating measurable, positive impacts for society. In creating
UK supermarket group Morrisons has announced that it is going to be permanently cheaper with price reductions on 1,200 everyday essentials, reinforcing its credentials as a fresh-led value grocer. The
Kellogg Company has announced a new collaboration with Walmart to support the livelihoods of rice growers and sustainable rice growing practices around the world. Kellogg Company president and chief executive
Maceo Design & Management Ltd is a design driven, multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Management Company, which specialises in the delivery of projects of all sizes and complexities within the food
Riesbürg, Germany — 06 May 2014 — Pentair Südmo, a leading manufacturer of advanced valve technology and process solutions for the
By Tim Hunter, Avure Technologies Incorporated Up until about 25 years ago, heat was chosen as the pasteurization standard because
Arla Foods has appointed Peter Gioertz-Carlsen (pictured) as the new executive vice president for Arla Foods UK with effect from 1
The European Commission has approved 20 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries. The
Mahou San Miguel, Spain’s leading brewer, has established its first international subsidiary in India through the acquisition of 100% of
Primoreels A/S has become an established flexible packaging partner for manufacturers in the dairy sector and the water/juice industry. With
Azane Inc., based in San Francisco will act as the regional headquarters to serve the North American industrial refrigeration market
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