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Over recent years, Nestlé has consistently strengthened its nutrition, health and wellness strategy and expanded its boundaries with the creation of Nestlé Health Science and Nestlé Skin Health. At the
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, has formally opened the doors to its new production and research campus in Tuas, Singapore. This investment represents the single
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Owens-Illinois (OI), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer has introduced a new bottle to enhance its standard range and help brewers differentiate their premium and craft beers. The new standard
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New research from Mintel reveals that half (54%) of British consumers claim to often feel tired, rising to six in ten (60%) women. In line with this, throughout the downturn
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Nespresso and master glass makers Riedel have designed two special tasting glasses to further elevate the coffee sensory experience for Nespresso and all coffee lovers. The glasses, called Intense and
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Mondelez International, the global snacking group with a portfolio that includes nine iconic brands that each generates more than $1 billion in revenues, has named Dana Anderson (pictured) as Senior
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TOMRA Sorting in Irleand has created a new centre of excellence for its food optical sorting and peeling business, and is set to improve its R&D capabilities after moving to
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, has increased operating profit before exceptionals by 5.5% to £13.4 million and EBITDA by 4.3% to a record level of £20.5 million
UK drinks company AG Barr has entered into a ten year licence agreement with US-based Snapple Beverage Corporation, a subsidiary of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Under the agreement, which
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Nestlé has announced its endorsement of Caring for Climate, the world’s largest coalition on climate issues, as part of the company’s long standing efforts to further provide climate change leadership.
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GEA Mechanical Equipment UK and GEA Process Engineering, joint sponsors of the GEA Award, for the Best English Cheese, have presented Ford Farm with the winner’s trophy at this year’s
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The European Commission has closed the measure for Private Storage Aid (PSA) for cheese following a disproportionate surge in interest for this measure from cheese producers in certain regions not
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/INS. Paperboard is a promising material for airline food packaging – it has low weight, can be barrier coated, and can be finished to the required level of elegance and
Startling new figures unveiled by a YouGov survey focusing on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice reveals that four in every five suppliers have reported varying issues in their dealings
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New research demonstrates that the consumption of a combination of low dose omega-3 and plant sterols can effectively reduce both LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels in men and women with high
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Irish drinks exports are worth €1.4 billion, with the drinks manufacturing sector exporting 45% of its total turnover, according to new figures from The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland. The
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GEA Process Technologies Ireland, based near Dublin, part of GEA Process Engineering has restructured its components department to bring together technology-leading brands, to strengthen the company’s service offering and provide
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AG Barr is continuing to outperform the UK soft drinks market by achieving strong growth in both sales and profit. The Scottish soft drinks group has reported a 5.4% increase
The UK’s largest 150 food and drink producers are bracing themselves for a difficult year ahead as they face increased pressure from supermarkets trying to oppose the discounters, according to
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The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of WILD Flavors GmbH and the related company WILD Dairy Ingredients (WDI) by the Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, the US-based
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Nestlé has announced plans to invest SFr50 million (Eur41 million) over the next six years to increase milk production in Mexico. The planned investment is part of Nestlé’s ongoing efforts
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Arla Foods is strengthening its presence in the Brazilian market by announcing a shared ownership with its longtime partner, Brazil’s largest dairy company, Vigor Alimentos. Since 1986, Arla has been
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William Grant & Sons, the independent family owned distiller and owner of Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey brand, has officially opened
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Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been named the industry leader amongst
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In order to improve its reachability, the online database Prospector® is now also accessible via iPhone and iPad app. Available
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The managing committee of the KIN food institute has appointed Axel Graefe (pictured) as new Manager and Head of Institute.
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Dairy Crest has started consultation with employees and their representatives regarding the closure of its glass bottling dairy in Hanworth,
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PepsiCo has strengthened its commitment to action on climate change by announcing new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons
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Arla Foods is making a non-binding bid for a majority stake in Arab Dairy Products Company, a listed company based
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Around 200 companies have joined forces under Nestlé’s Alliance for YOUth to tackle the youth unemployment crisis in Europe, pledging to
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Glanbia, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, has agreed to acquire The Isopure Company for cash consideration of US$153
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Mondelez International has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the tenth year in a row on the
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Looking for a bottle manufacturer with ranges to inspire you and to make your product stand out and give shelf
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From 24-27 March 2015, the Anuga FoodTec – the international suppliers fair for the food and beverage industry – is
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Dairygold is to create 115 jobs in Cork as part of a multi-million expansion of its dairy processing facilities in
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High-care construction specialist, Chalcroft, has commenced work at the HP Bulmer cider production site in Hereford, as part of a
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Chocolate chip cookie brand Chips Ahoy!, which has a worldwide value of more than $1bn, is launching in the UK
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Premier Foods today announces a reorganisation of its commercial structure creating three new Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) to strengthen focus
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The Board of Dairy Crest, the leading UK-owned dairy foods company, announces that Stephen Alexander will become the company’s Chairman
Philippines-based San Miguel Corporation and Saudi Arabian food producer Savola are reportedly considering making bids to acquire UK-based snacks firm
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The global Irish whiskey market is expected to expand from 7.5 million cases in 2013 to 24 million cases by
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The export-focused Irish food and drink industry has a solid foundation for growth but barriers remain for indigenous small and
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Diageo has officially opened its new Eur169 million brewing centre of excellence at its historic St James’s Gate site in
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William Grant & Sons has acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company which owns the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand. Drambuie is a
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The Irish Dairy Board has acquired Luxtor, a Spanish pizza cheese and cheese blends plant which is a subsidiary of
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Avignon, 22nd September 2014 – Naturex unveils new developments in its sustainability program by disclosing its achievements and reveals the
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Diageo has created a new global innovation programme – Diageo Technology Ventures – designed to solve existing business challenges and
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Nestlé has opened a large coffee capsule factory in the northern German city of Schwerin, increasing Nescafé Dolce Gusto production capacity and
Mondelez International has issued its first report highlighting the company’s progress against its global well-being goals. The report details important
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Independent Scotch spirits business William Grant & Sons has increased turnover by 5.2% to £1.12 billion for 2013 with group
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Cork craft brewery Franciscan Well and Jameson Irish whiskey have launched their second collaboration, Franciscan Well Jameson-Aged Pale Ale. Building
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Diageo has release of two brand new beers – GUINNESS DUBLIN PORTER and GUINNESS WEST INDIES PORTER. Inspired by authentic
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Eden Springs, a leading provider of office water and coffee solutions in Europe, has confirmed the acquisition of five water
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Parmalat is acquiring the dairy business of Brazilian food group BRF for R$1.8 billion (Eur610 million). Incorporating 11 plants, BRF’s
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A team of researchers from around the world have sequenced the DNA of the Robusta coffee bean in an important
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Arla Foods is constructing a new hydrolysates factory in Jutland, Denmark, which is scheduled to be complete by October 2015
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Cargill has agreed to purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company’s global chocolate business for $440 million. The acquisition is an excellent