2 Sisters Food Group hires former Muller UK chief Ronald Kers CEO
UK manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed Ronald Kers, the former boss of dairy giant Müller, as its new chief executive.
View ArticleIntersnack snaps up Tyrrells crisp brand from Hershey
Germany-based Intersnack Group is acquiring the Tyrrells crisp brand through its UK subsidiary for an undisclosed sum, with ambitions to grow sales across international markets.
View ArticlePremier Foods gives grounds for (cautious) optimism - analysis
What a difference twelve months makes as Premier Foods plc recorded its fastest pace of annual revenue growth in five years, a stark contrast to the disappointing results unveiled by chief executive...
View ArticleMeat specialist Jean Caby attracts takeover interest that may safeguard future
France-based cooked meats specialist Jean Caby has received last-minute takeover interest that may ensure its survival having been under court protection since the end of last year.
View ArticleArla Foods' proposed Yeo Valley acquisition probed by UK competition watchdog
European dairy giant Arla Foods' proposed acquisition of part of UK dairy firm Yeo Valley is being examined by the country's competition watchdog.
View ArticleDairy giant Muller confirms Werner Stegmuller as CEO
Müller has promoted Werner Stegmüller to global chief executive of the Germany-based dairy giant from the chief operating officer role he took on in June last year.
View ArticleCloetta hires Arla's Frans Ryden to replace CFO Danko Maras
Cloetta has appointed Frans Ryden as chief financial officer of the Sweden-based confectioner to replace Danko Maras.
View ArticleFrench poultry firm Doux set for sale to LDC consortium
A French commercial court has chosen a consortium led by French poultry group LDC to take over ailing chicken processor Groupe Doux.
View ArticleWhy latest Tyrrells takeover is no major surprise
UK-based savoury snacks business Tyrrells is getting its third owner in two years - but the latest deal is no surprise, writes Dean Best.
View ArticleBDO industry survey finds eroding confidence amid Brexit fears
Confidence in the UK food and drink sector is declining, with Brexit a major concern, a survey by advisory firm BDO has found.
View ArticleTrending now - key takeaways from UK's Food & Drink Trends & Innovations...
Andy Coyne reports from the Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference in London, where the shock of the new was not such a great shock.
View ArticleNPD Tracker - Muller enters UK spreadable market; Young's Seafood adds to...
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View ArticleProduce Investments issues profit warning as adverse UK weather hits potato crop
UK potato supplier Produce Investments warned today (22 May) its full-year profits will be ''substantially below market expectations'' after adverse weather conditions hit its Jersey Royals crop.
View ArticleUK dairy-drink makers face sugar-reduction target
UK government advisory body Public Health England has issued new guidelines urging manufacturers of dairy drinks and juices to cut the levels of sugar in their products.
View ArticleIrish yogurt business Nomadic Dairy 'up for sale'
Reports in Ireland suggest the country's Nomadic Dairy has been put up for sale by its owner, Donegal Investment Group.
View ArticleUK food firms fall short of early goal on sugar reduction
Food manufacturers operating in the UK have missed their first voluntary target on reducing the levels of sugar in a selected group of products - but the country's government has described the moves...
View ArticleDairy Crest ploughs GBP75m into UK cheese business to meet demand
Dairy Crest is investing GBP75m (US$100.3m) to boost cheese production at a creamery in Cornwall in the south-west of the UK as it seeks to meet increasing demand in its domestic market and overseas.
View ArticleExecutive shake-up sees Philip Heffer named new Hilton Food Group CEO
UK meatpacking and seafood processor Hilton Food Group has carried out an extensive executive re-shuffling exercise that sees chief operating officer Philip Heffer become CEO.
View ArticleGlanbia sets out five-year growth targets
Irish dairy, sports nutrition and ingredients group Glanbia has set out five-year financial ambitions during a capital markets day held at its US innovation centre in Illinois.
View ArticleFrance's Norac Foods buys into meal-kit firm Cook Angels
French manufacturer Norac Foods has snapped up a majority stake in local meat-kit supplier Cook Angels.
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