The Irish engineering design and project management group has already increased its workforce by 50% in the past three years. DPS Engineering is to create 80 new engineering jobs
An additional 150,000 brown bins have been rolled out to households in Ireland in the past two years by member firms of the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA). This brings
University College Dublin (UCD) spinout Neuromod Devices has secured the CE mark of regulatory approval for its multi-sensory medical device Mutebutton which is used to treat tinnitus. The company plans
Bausch+ Lomb said today that it is planning to invest €41m (US$55m) in manufacturing capacity at its Waterford facility. The investment will provide the Waterford facility with next generation contact
British brewer and pub group Greene King is acquiring Spirit Pub Company in a £774 million deal, which will create the UK’s leading managed pub operator with over 3,100 pubs,
Associated British Foods has reported a 3% decline in revenue to £12.9 billion for the 52 weeks ended 13 September 2014 with operating profit down 1% to £1.163 billion as
Danone is acquiring an additional 21.75% interest in Centrale Laitière of Morocco from SNI for €278 million. The transaction will raise Danone’s equity stake in Centrale Laitière to 90.86%. Danone
George Clooney and his favourite coffee are back – returning in the latest Nespresso advertising campaign. The new footage illustrates how Clooney has more than met his match in French
Yildiz Holding, Turkey’s largest food and beverages group, is acquiring United Biscuits for a reported £2 billion from private equity companies Blackstone and PAI Partners after a competitive bidding process.
According to Soft Drinks, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the total UK market for soft drinks grew in value by 3.4% in 2013. The soft
The food and drink industry in Northern Ireland has announced investment projects worth around £180 million and promoted over 800 new jobs so far this year. Indeed, the agri-food industry
A varied exhibition programme with activities such as the FoodTech Challenge, award ceremonies, three days of networking and a royal visit from the trade show’s patron HRH Prince Joachim –
Fortress Technology (Europe), walked away with the prestigious “2014 Exceptional Sales /Company Growth Award” at this year’s Process and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) Group Industry Awards held at the end
Diageo has agreed with Casa Cuervo, the Mexican tequila and spirits group, the acquisition of full global ownership and control of Tequila Don Julio and the early termination of Casa
The Top Ten Trends likely to impact the food industry in 2015 and beyond have been identified by Innova Market Insights from its ongoing analysis of key global developments in
Produce World Group, which is one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe, has purchased the roots division of Fenmarc Produce, based at
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Micvac participated at the SIAL exhibition in October in Paris, France. “We are very happy with the interest shown for our method to produce chilled ready meals”, says Christina Frohm
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