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Mackie’s faces down challenges to deliver turnover and profit spike
Scotland’s largest ice cream producer has posted record revenues and profit despite the dual challenges of rising costs and Covid-lockdown restrictions.
Whole Earth Brands launches strategic ESG framework
Whole Earth Brands Inc, the global food company enabling healthier lifestyles, has announced the launch of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework and strategic goal areas.
Tomra Food strengthens leadership team
Four new senior appointments have been made at Tomra Food as part of a category-focused, customer-centric drive to provide even better sorting solutions and technical support.
Fiorentini sees energy savings with new energy management company
Fiorentini has specified ABB Ability Energy Manager to control the entire electrical power distribution across its new sustainable 56,000 sqm production facility in Trofarello, Italy.
Blendhub and Essence Food partner to develop new products from surplus food
Blendhub has added a new partner to its service platform for the food industry: Essence Food, a company specialising in the transformation of surplus food to reduce waste.
Ishida enhances customer service with Centre of Excellence for Europe
Ishida Europe is further strengthening its comprehensive customer support offering with the establishment of a new European Centre of Excellence in Prague.
Dr. Schär UK acquires GDR Food Technology Ltd
Gluten-free manufacturer, Dr. Schär UK, has announced that it has acquired Glasgow based allergen-free, fresh bread manufacturer, GDR Food Technology Ltd.
Givaudan unveils new brand identity
Givaudan has rearticulated its purpose and set out bold ambitions to increase its positive impact on people, society and the planet.
CSM Ingredients acquires Hi-Food
CSM Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Hi-Food, an Italian company specialising in the research, development and production of natural origin food tech ingredients.
Aldi launches nationwide competition for new suppliers
‘Grow With Aldi’ celebrates British suppliers and will see the supermarket uncover and stock new products from the UK’s best small and medium food and drink businesses.
MicroSalt to begin global expansion
UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand, designed to compete in the low salt and low sodium market.
Kerry announces significant strategic biotechnology acquisitions
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has announced that it has made two significant biotechnology acquisitions that will expand its expertise, technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
Givaudan and Fiberstar enter agreement to expand plant-based texturising ingredients to new markets
The agreement allows Givaudan to commercialise and use Fiberstar’s natural, plant-based texturising ingredient Citri-Fi, initially in Latin America and to selected customers in Europe.
IFE unveils speaker lineup for 2022
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has announced its line-up of industry speakers for its return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March 2022.