Business news
Equinom raises US$10million to accelerate growth
Investment fuels growth to shake up the traditional “plant-based” industry.
Niras acquires food and drink specialist Integrated Food Projects
The acquisition strengthens Niras’ position within the British and international food and beverage sector and enables it to provide a full range of consulting and engineering services.
Wunderman Thompson reports on 2020 food and drink trends
A new report from Wunderman Thompson has identified the key trends in food and drink across the globe that are set to drive consumer behaviour in 2020.
Food and Drink Federation: Survey reveals improved industry confidence
Manufacturers are also more optimistic about future business conditions, with the share of companies predicting a decline in UK-wide business confidence having fallen by over a third.
Consumer foods drive growth at Bühler
Plant-based proteins for meat alternatives and malting experienced strong upswings.
Bühler and Givaudan join forces to open Innovation Center
The facility brings together a pilot plant featuring Bühler extrusion and processing equipment and a kitchen and flavour laboratory by Givaudan.
Nestlé Waters prioritises sustainability with Henniez bottles
Nestlé Waters has announced that its Swiss Henniez mineral water bottles will now be made from 75% recycled PET plastic, as opposed to the previous 30%.
Fishing and processing on the agenda for Scottish Seafood Summit
Leading seafood industry figureheads will be lined up at the Scottish Seafood Summit in Aberdeen to share insights on the current seafood industry climate and look to the future.
National Beef Association calls for clearer traceability in labelling
The National Beef Association is demanding that UK beef production standards be recognised at the point of sale.
Fruit snack sales predicted to soar
A recent report from Fact.MR displayed that a more profound nutritional understanding has heightened consumers’ spending of fruit snacks.
Nestlé discontinues high tech Milkybar Wowsomes
Less than two years after release, milk and white chocolate bar to be taken off shelves.
Kellogg’s New York shares decline
Kellogg’s recently saw a decline in its New York shares, off the back of the Special K owner’s annual earnings report, which predicted a negative assessment for organic growth in the new financial year.
Primodan acquires SPX Flow’s yellow cheese-making technology
Through its Danish subsidiary SPX Flow Technology Danmark A/S, SPX Flow has signed an agreement with Primodan A/S for the transfer of its yellow cheese activities and technologies.
Palsgaard announces takeover of Teknaroma
Danish emulsifier ingredients supplier Palsgaard has announced its takeover of Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma.