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Burton’s Biscuits Sold to Canadian Pension Fund

    Burton’s Biscuits Sold to Canadian Pension Fund

UK biscuits manufacturerBurton’s Biscuit Company is being acquired by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada, with the deal expected to close by the end of

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Online Grocery Retailing in France and Germany to Double by 2016

    Online Grocery Retailing in France and Germany to Double by 2016

Online retailing for food and consumer goods in France is set to double from €5 billion to €10.6 billion, ranking it second in Europe after the UK, according to figures

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North Sea Cod Still a No Go

    North Sea Cod Still a No Go

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), The UK charity for the protection of seas, shores and wildlife, has not changed its advice on North Sea cod in the latest version of

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United Biscuits Scoops Top Prize at FDF Awards 2013

    United Biscuits Scoops Top Prize at FDF Awards 2013

United Biscuits has received the top accolade at the prestigious Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards, which celebrate the successes and positive contribution of food and drink businesses. The company

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Nestlé Launches Youth Employment Initiative in Europe

    Nestlé Launches Youth Employment Initiative in Europe

Nestlé has pledged to create 20,000 positions for young people across Europe over the next three years. The Nestlé needs YOUth Initiative will offer jobs to 10,000 people under the

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Irish Food Companies Honoured at Bord Bia Awards

    Irish Food Companies Honoured at Bord Bia Awards

The achievements and contributions of nine Irish food companies were recognised at the recent Bord Bia Food and Drink Awards. The Awards, which are held every two years, are designed

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Diageo and Stock Spirits Form Partnership in Czech Republic

    Diageo and Stock Spirits Form Partnership in Czech Republic

Diageo and Stock Spirits Group, a leading Central and Eastern Europe branded spirits and liqueurs business, have announced an agreement for the future distribution of Diageo’s portfolio of premium brands

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Asda to Invest £1 Billion in Lowering Prices and to Extend UK Reach

    Asda to Invest £1 Billion in Lowering Prices and to Extend UK Reach

Asda has set out three strategic priorities for the next five years to build on its position as the UK’s leading value retailer. The aim will be to improve the

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SABMiller Re-appoints Acting Chairman

    SABMiller Re-appoints Acting Chairman

Global brewer SABMiller has re-appointed deputy chairman John Manser as acting chairman in light of a deterioration in the health of chairman Graham Mackay. John Manser was acting chairman for

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Leading UK Food and Consumer Goods Companies Prevent 125,000 Tons of Waste

    Leading UK Food and Consumer Goods Companies Prevent 125,000 Tons of Waste

An IGD-led initiative has prevented 125,000t of food supply chain waste since 2010 – enough to fill 65 Olympic swimming pools. The project has met its target for 2013 and

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Irish Foodservice Market Emerges From Period of Decline

    Irish Foodservice Market Emerges From Period of Decline

A report on the Irish foodservice industry, which is currently valued at €6.07 billion at consumer prices, highlights the fact that Fast Food continues to dominate and that although price

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Pearlfisher and Lurpak at the Forefront of Innovation

    Pearlfisher and Lurpak at the Forefront of Innovation

As part of a long-term relationship with Arla Foods, Pearlfisher has created a new addition to the Lurpak range – Slow Churned Butter. The work spans brand strategy, structure innovation,

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Wells & Young’s Expands Scottish Team to Increase Focus on McEwan’s and Younger’s

    Wells & Young’s Expands Scottish Team to Increase Focus on McEwan’s and Younger’s

UK regional brewer Wells & Young’s Brewing Company has bolstered its presence in Scotland with a new team based in Edinburgh. The move is part of its ongoing commitment to

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Unilever Research Discovers New Links Between Youthful Appearance, Health and Longevity

    Unilever Research Discovers New Links Between Youthful Appearance, Health and Longevity

A new study on ageing and appearance led by scientists from Unilever and Leiden University Medical Centerin the Netherlands has discovered that women who look younger than their years tend

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Dawn Meats Wins Sustainability Award

    Dawn Meats Wins Sustainability Award

Irish food group Dawn Meats has won a prestigious Green Apple Environment Award in the United Kingdom, where it has operations in England, Scotland and Wales. The awards are designed

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Hard Choices Remain in Finalising Irish CAP Reform

    Hard Choices Remain in Finalising Irish CAP Reform

An analysis and study of the options for implementing the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Ireland, finds that beef and sheep producers are most likely to benefit.

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Another Star Performance For Yearsley Logistics

    Another Star Performance For Yearsley Logistics

Yearsley Logistics has invested in a bespoke high efficiency cooling system from Star Refrigeration as part of an expansion to cold storage facilities at its flagship distribution centre in Lancashire.

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Valco Melton Offers Complete End of Line Palletizing Solution

Valco Melton, as a leading manufacturer of adhesive dispensing and quality inspection systems for the packaging industry, offers a complete solution for end of line palletizing processes. Hot melt and

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Mondelez International to Receive $2.7 Billion Compensation Payment From Starbucks

    Mondelez International to Receive $2.7 Billion Compensation Payment From Starbucks

The independent arbitrator in the dispute between Kraft Foods and Starbucks Coffee Company in the US has ruled that Starbucks must pay more than $2.7 billion in total cash compensation

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Changing of the Guard at Glanbia

    Changing of the Guard at Glanbia

Siobhán Talbot (pictured left) has taken up the group managing director’s role at Glanbia, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, following the formal resignation of John Moloney (pictured right)

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Carlsberg Appoints New Head For Asia

    Carlsberg Appoints New Head For Asia

Carlsberg Group has appointed Christopher Warmoth as senior vice president for the brewer’s Asia region. He joins Carlsberg from HJ Heinz where, during the past ten years, he has held

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Premium Products Drive £2.3 Billion UK Ready Meals Market

    Premium Products Drive £2.3 Billion UK Ready Meals Market

Sales of ready meals by the major supermarkets topped £2.3 billion in the UK over the last year, according to market analyst IRI. Its research reveals that although the total

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Green Giant’s™ New Small But Mighty Fresh Vegetable and Salad Range

Sam Dennigan and Company has announced the launch of Green Giant™ Fresh, a new pre-packed range of fresh vegetables and salads, in Ireland. The new range includes seven products, conveniently

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Gerber Emig and Refresco Complete Merger

    Gerber Emig and Refresco Complete Merger

The merger between Refresco and Gerber Emig to create a leading pan-European bottler of soft drink and fruit juices has

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AAK and Premier Foods Agree Exclusive Oils and Fats Collaboration and Product Co-development

    AAK and Premier Foods Agree Exclusive Oils and Fats Collaboration and Product Co-development

AarhusKarlshamn (AAK UK) has been selected by Premier Foods, one of Britain’s largest branded food processprs, to be its long

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PepsiCo to Invest $5.5 Billion in India by 2020

    PepsiCo to Invest $5.5 Billion in India by 2020

PepsiCo and its partners plan to invest Rs33,000 crores ($5.5 billion) in India by 2020.India currently represents one of PepsiCo’s

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WRAP Outlines £330 Billion Economic Growth Potential For EU From Smarter Resource Use

    WRAP Outlines £330 Billion Economic Growth Potential For EU From Smarter Resource Use

WRAP’s EU 2020 Vision pinpoints food as one of the most wasted resources and calls for “concerted action” to halve

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Nestlé Drives Digital Innovation With Silicon Valley Outpost

    Nestlé Drives Digital Innovation With Silicon Valley Outpost

Nestlé has set up an innovation outpost in Silicon Valley, California to help deepen relationships with consumers online and in

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AUCTION SALE – Due to the Closure of Baby Deli Manchester and a Major Packing Plant – Ends Wednesday 20th November

    AUCTION SALE – Due to the Closure of Baby Deli Manchester and a Major Packing Plant – Ends Wednesday 20th November

GENUINE SALE   Buyers Premium only 12.5%   No Reserves   Equipment briefly comprises of: Joni Kettle – Audion Electron

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Accolade Wines to Acquire Leading New Zealand Wine Brands

    Accolade Wines to Acquire Leading New Zealand Wine Brands

Accolade Wines has agreed to buy leading New Zealand brands Mud House and Waipara Hills from prominent New Zealand winemaker,

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Profits Fall at Tate & Lyle

    Profits Fall at Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle, the global provider of ingredients and sweeteners to the food, beverage and other industries, has reported a

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Chocotech Extends German Production Plant

    Chocotech Extends German Production Plant

Chocotech GmbH, the innovativechocolate and candy solutions specialist, is in the final stages of adding a new 3,000 sq m

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Spiroflow’s Top-notch Testing Steers Customers in the Right Direction

Very few people would buy a new car without a test drive, or a house without at least one visit

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