Ireland unveils national plan to tackle obesity
The Irish government has launched a ten-year national obesity plan that outlines a series of proposals including a tax on sugary drinks, the setting of maximum portion sizes, restrictions on marketing...
View ArticleChildren's food maker Annabel Karmel enters UK frozen sector
UK-based children's food business Annabel Karmel has launched its first frozen products in the country in a bid to tap into what it said is growing demand among families for frozen options.
View ArticleAlpro enters UK frozen aisle
The Alpro brand is being taken into the UK frozen category with the launch of a range of dairy-free ice creams.
View ArticleAryzta contract renewal issues place margins under pressure
Swiss bakery group Aryzta today (26 September) revealed a decrease in annual profits during fiscal 2015/16.
View ArticleKatjes International books first-half sales increase
German confectionery firm Katjes International has booked a 9.3% increase in first-half sales, with its performance boosted by becoming the sole shareholder earlier this year of Dutch liquorice firm...
View ArticleNatra profitability improves on lower costs
Spanish chocolate group Natra reported that operating profit rose by almost one-third in the first six months of the year thanks to lower production costs and operating expenses.
View ArticleAlpro enters frozen aisle in UK and Ireland
The Alpro brand is being taken into the frozen category in the UK and Ireland with the launch of a range of dairy-free ice creams.
View ArticleAryzta CEO insists Picard buy-out subject to "stage gates"
Aryzta has said buying French frozen food retailer Picard remains important to its plans but the Switzerland-based bakery group has insisted whether it decides to turn into its minority stake into full...
View ArticleEmmi switching to 100% hydroelectricity in Switzerland
Swiss dairy group Emmi has said that it will switch to 100% renewable hydroelectricity at its Swiss production facilities as part of its commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% by 2020.
View ArticleWorldFoods in talks with UK multiples over Thai free-from products
WorldFoods, the Thailand-based ethnic cuisine supplier, is in talks with UK multiples over possible for listings for a range of free-from pastes and sauces in the country.
View ArticleLittle Dish serves up new soups range for toddlers
UK children's ready meals maker Little Dish has added three varieties of "nutritionally balanced fresh soups" to its range aimed at one to three-year-olds.
View ArticleAryzta's FY results and outlook for 2017 - 6 things to learn
Aryzta, the Switzerland-based bakery products supplier, this week reported a drop in annual profits, although it managed to eke out some growth on its top line. The company has faced challenges in...
View ArticleDee's Wholefoods enters Sweden
Irish vegan food maker Dee's Wholefoods has entered the Swedish market with a deal to supply supermarket operator ICA.
View ArticleChina lifts 17-year ban on Italian pork imports
Italy has welcomed the lifting of a ban by China on imports of fresh pork from northern Italy that was imposed in 1999 over fears of swine vesicular disease.
View ArticleProfits down but Produce Investments touts "robust" performance
Produce Investments, the UK-listed potato supplier, today (29 September) hailed its "robust" performance in a year in which its operating earnings grew 14% but its bottom line was hit by costs from a...
View ArticleAbbottAgra launching Quinoa cereal in UK
France-based AbbottAgra is launching a new cereal, Quinoa Crack, in the UK.
View ArticlePremier Foods chairman David Beever to stand down
The chairman of the Premier Foods plc board, David Beever, has signalled his intention to stand down from his post.
View ArticleVion plans investments to boost China exports
Netherlands-based meat processor Vion Food Group is in talks aimed at raising additional investment for an expansion of exports to China and "exploiting opportunities" in the wider international meat...
View ArticleCanada, Switzerland expand organic equivalency deal
Canadian and Swiss food regulators have signed an agreement to expand their organic equivalency arrangements to recognise organic standards in multi-ingredient processed food products.
View ArticleProduce Investments chairman, FD to step down
Produce Investments, the UK potato supplier, has announced chairman Barrie Clapham and finance director Brian McDonald are to leave their positions.
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