Nestlé has announced the renewal of a long-standing collaboration between the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), committing to contribute SFr5 million (Eur4 million) over five
As part of a long-term growth strategy to increase market share in the meat and poultry sector, Faerch Plast has launched the world’s first ovenable CPET skin pack. Offering significant
One of today’s market requirements is the need for high flexibility in end products. With the fast changing market demands, this is especially the case in the breast deboning process. Meyn
Krefeld, Germany, October 2014 – Since the end of 2004, innotaste GmbH has been firmly established as a distributor of food ingredients that require explanation. Focussing on small and medium-sized
Mondelez International has announced that Brian Gladden, is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective from December 1. He will succeed David Brearton, who will
Aquaculture holds the promise of reducing the need to catch wild fish. Global demand for fish is increasing, putting many species in danger from overfishing. Fish farming, or aquaculture, is
Beara Seafoods, established in West Cork by fifth generation local fisherman Ger Lynch, has picked up two accolades at Blas na hÉireann – the Irish Food Awards. The company’s Mussel Bites, developed from
Loma Systems, the global supplier of food industry metal detection, checkweighing and X-ray inspection equipment, was announced as the Processing & Packaging Machinery Manufacturer of the Year at the third
Norderstedt, October 2014 – HERZA Schokolade, a specialist in the art of chocolate making for over 90 years, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high quality chocolate for
WILD at Brau Beviale 2014 WILD’s presence at this year’s Brau Beviale is entirely dedicated to tasteful and natural ingredients. With this, the great taste expert is following the continuing
Finnish dairy group Valio has appointed Executive Vice President Annikka Hurme as CEO as of 6th October 2014. Outgoing CEO Pekka Laaksonen was released from his duties on the same
British pet owners are buying less pet food, instead choosing to prepare it themselves at home. New research from Mintel reveals that two in five (41%) UK dog owners who
Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke (pictured) says that business must return to its original roots of creating value for society in order to rebuild the trust between companies and societies that
This year, at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) in Amsterdam 2nd-4th December 2014, leading stevia producers PureCircle – along with European partners Tereos PureCircle Solutions and NP Sweet – will showcase
Molson Coors Brewing Company has announced that Frederic Landtmeters, Chief Commercial Officer, Molson Coors Europe, will take over as Managing Director, Molson Coors UK and Ireland, succeeding Simon Cox who
Mondelez International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has signed a global agreement with Google, focusing on online video. This is part of the company’s strategy
In order to increase predictability for fishermen and to ensure high, stable and sustainable catches, the European Commission has, for the first time under the new Common Fisheries Policy, proposed
Since the global media picked up on the EU horsemeat scandal, the British meat market suffered quite a severe blow. Despite the fact that the majority of meat cuts were
Swiss dairy group Emmi is selling Trentinalatte, its Italian yoghurt manufacturing operation, to the LIVIA Group based in Munich and Vienna. Emmi had originally taken over Trentinalatte, based in Roverè
Irish food company Ribworld has officially opened its new manufacturing facility at Fethard in County Tipperary, which is part of a new €8 million investment programme by the company, with
Larry Murrin, chief executive of Dawn Farm Foods, has been elected president of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the national voice of business in Ireland. He is the
400 industry leaders, press and government gathered at the National Motorcycle Museum on 30th September, the first night of the PPMA Show, to see the industry’s pioneers honoured at a
OAL Group is seeking production challenges for Steam Infusion, their revolutionary heating and mixing process. Steam Infusion has been found to make the impossible possible when processing heat sensitive products
It seems that more products than ever are showcasing vegetarian credentials. Indeed, new research from Mintel has found that 12%
The benefits of Sidel’s Modulomould™ swappable mould insert system, along with the company’s packaging design expertise, have both been demonstrated
Mondelez International, the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy, has announced plans to invest $90 million in
Swiss wine is one of the country’s best-kept secrets, a by-product of the fact that only around 1% of Switzerland’s
For the first time ever a food product is being sold on the alcohol shelf as Smith & Sinclair blurs
With its new production plant, the contract manufacturer SternMaid is expanding in America. The sister company of the German SternMaid,
Hamburg, October 2014 – At Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 9-11 November, six companies from the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe will
Groot-Bijgaarden – Vietnam 73 is the new Origins chocolate by Belcolade, the Real Belgian Chocolate from Puratos. This 73% dark
Arla Foods Ingredients has highlighted the need for a global industry push to ensure dairy ingredients are included as an
400 industry leaders, press and government gathered at the National Motorcycle Museum on 30th September, the first night of
In response to the continued growth of the discount chains Aldi and Lidl, UK supermarket group Morrisons is launching ‘Match
Royal FrieslandCampina is to acquire the activities of the Italian company DEK and 80% of the shares of Orange. The
The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London closed its doors to record numbers. Over 3,930 visitors, an increase of 10% on
Mondelēz International has appointed Mary Barnard as President, Northern Europe. In this newly created role, Mary Barnard will be responsible
The European Commission has adopted a new programme for emergency market measures for perishable fruit & vegetables in the wake
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) and Diageo were voted cream of the crop, as they took home first prize for
South African growers are preparing to launch their sixth UK promotion with the objective of strengthening shoppers’ knowledge of their
October 1st 2014 Matcon is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Cooper to the position of Managing Director with
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 14 September 2014, show overall grocery market
The European business of Mondelēz International has invested $50 million (HUF11 billion) over the past three years in the development
Ireland’s wine taxes, which are now the highest in Europe, have led to an 8% drop in the volume of
After having worked together for years across the globe, GEA Process Engineering has announced the acquisition of Scan-Vibro from Svendborg