In April 2011 Packo replaced a pump from a German manufacturer in a milk sterilization unit in one of the leading Dairy groups in France. The pump was used in
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The newly launched Irish Whiskey Association has announced that the Irish whiskey sector is set to invest over €1 billion in Ireland in the next 10 years. With more than
Arla Foods has secured over 150 million litres of owner milk, in its latest recruitment initiative, just months after 1,200 British farmers were offered co-ownership of Arla Foods amba. The
Diageo has announced the global launch of Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky, in partnership with global sporting icon David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller. Working alongside Diageo, Beckham
Siobhan Talbot (pictured), group managing director of Glanbia, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group, was honoured recently at the UCD (University College, Dublin) Business Alumni of the Year 2014
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft
TOMRA Sorting, exclusively represented in the UK by Stein Solutions, has supplied two Best Helius™ free-fall laser sorters to Birds Eye’s Lowestoft f actory in order to provide greatly enhanced
Today, material handling systems have become a fundamental part of a flexible manufacturing system, they must adapt to the product and production process, not the other way around. Span Tech
Mars Incorporated has agreed to acquire the IAMS®, EUKANUBA® and NATURA® pet care brands in major markets from Procter & Gamble for $2.9 billion in cash. The deal is a
Carlsberg Group is launching its first global venture into the ‘hard drinks’ category – the category, which was launched in the USA in 1999 and is now worth $1 billion
Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has commenced the search for a new head following the departure of president and chief executive officer Ed Shirley, who
Oaktree Capital Management has disposed of its entire shareholding in Stock Spirits Group, consisting of 73,665,895 ordinary shares and representing approximately 36.83% of the company’s issued share capital. The disposal
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 30 March 2014, show what appears to be a dramatic market slowdown, with growth of only
Members of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform have developed the world’s first industry aligned Farmer Self Assessment of sustainable agriculture practices. Farmer Self Assessment is designed for farmers to
Greenvale, the UK’s leading supplier of fresh potatoes, and renewable energy company, Triodos Renewables, have announced the completion of a deal to build a wind turbine. The project developed by
O-1 (Owens-Illinois), the world leader in glass packaging, has invested Eur30 million to upgrade capabilities at its Alloa plant to better serve the Scotch whisky industry and other drinks businesses.
If you handle fresh produce and experience transport delays then you can kiss goodbye to your business. In the world of fresh produce what matters as much as quality is
SABMiller has announced a number of senior management and organisational changes that will become effective over the coming months, as it consolidates its South African and African regions for management
The Irish seafood sector has the potential to increase sales to €1 billion and deliver 1,200 additional jobs by 2017, according to a Bord Iascaigh Mhara (the Irish seafood industry
Coca-Cola Enterprises has marked the 25th anniversary of its production site at Wilrijk, Antwerp with the opening of a new €1 million Coca-Cola Visitors Center on the complex With its
Mondelez International is investing €5 million to expand its Irish chocolate crumb manufacturing plant at Rathmore in County Kerry. The investment programme, which includes the installation of a new milk
At the Interpack exhibition in Dusseldorf, Kliklok will be in Hall 6, stand D27, exhibiting the latest versions of their innovative CELOX and Certiwrap C150 machines, with improved operator interface
Eurotec WTT specializes in the design, production and installation of water, wastewater, waste and food process treatment plants. Eurotec’s mission hinges on reducing environmental impact, controlling energy consumption, optimizing investment
Freshways, Ireland’s largest sandwich maker. has been acquired in a management buyout from Kerry Foods by Diarmuid Shanahan and Garrett
The Carlsberg Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 51% of Zatecky Pivovar in the Czech Republic. The brewery
PepsiCo has received the 2014 Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award in the
International drinks group, Quintessential Brands, has acquired the First Ireland Spirits Company, Ireland’s largest independent producer of Irish cream liqueurs
Heineken is to invest £58 million in expanding capacity at its HP Bulmer cider production site at Hereford in England.
Weetabix, the UK’s second largest branded manufacturer of cereals and cereal bars, has launched a £5 million cross-media marketing campaign,
In Italy, a new tool developed byRome’s La Sapienza University, with support from Nestlé Italia, enables food producers, growers, processors
The Coca-Cola Company has launched the largest marketing program in its history, inviting the world to celebrate football as a
UK soft drinks value sales grew steadily in 2013, rising by 2% to take the category over the £10bn mark
Premier Foods has obtained competition approval from the European Commission in relation to its agreement with The Gores Group to
Dairy co-operatives Eupener Genossenschaftsmolkerei Walhorn (EGM Walhorn) and Arla Foods amba are to merge. The boards of directors have circulated
Stock Spirits Group, a leading Central and Eastern European branded spirits producer, has reported its first year-end results since listing
Cider and beer producer C&C Group has appointed Brian Calder to the post of chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has increased its leadership of Impact Databank’s Top 100 Spirit Brands Lists, with
Lay’s – the world’s top snack brand – is launching a major global integrated marketing campaign and new multi-dimensional promotional
Arla Foods has developed a global strategy for Sustainable Dairy Farming focusing on animals, climate, nature and resources. The new
Free range eggs from Chippindale Foods are to be distributed across the North of England after the company cracked a
As part of efforts to strengthen its food safety research in China, Nestlé has opened a food safety research centre
Heineken has announced that its David XL Green, the world’s greenest draught system, has received the prestigious Top Product of
Smaller food and drink companies are being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
The proposed $16 billion acquisition of US-based spirits group Beam by Suntory Holdings of Japan is expected to be completed
UK soft drinks producer AG Barr has acheived a 9.6% increase pre-tax profit before exceptional items, to £38.1 million on
Total UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports grew by 5% to £12.8 billion in 2013, a welcome rise after a
Finsbury Food Group, the UK manufacturer of cake and speciality bread, has reported a 5% increase in operating profit to
PepsiCo has been named a 2014 World’s Most Ethical (WME) Company by the Ethisphere Institute, attaining this accolade for the
Nestlé has committed to making significant cuts to its water use in Europe, reducing water consumption by 40% across its
UK-based retailer Tesco has entered into an agreement with Trent Ltd, part of the Tata Group, to form a 50:50
Refresco Gerber, the European soft drinks and fruit juices group created following the rent merger of Refresco and Gerber Emig,
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has made a significant investment to expand its specialty cocoa liquor capabilities in its plants
Emerging and developing markets in the Asia Pacific region continue to represent high-growth opportunities for PepsiCo, and the company continues
Kellogg Company has once again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute, an independent
Cargill has officially inaugurated its newly expanded European Research and Development Centre in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The expansion is the result
Nespresso is to start commercial operations in Colombia for the first time, commencing later this year. Colombia is the most
With this year’s World Water Day, on March 22, focusing on raising awareness of the inter-linkages between water and energy,
Ireland’s largest independent drinks distributor, Barry & Fitzwilliam has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Award in the Deloitte Best
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