The site in Germany processes local pulses into high-quality food and feed ingredients, strengthening BENEO’s position in the global plant-based protein market BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma and a member of the Südzucker Group, has officially inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a[Read More…]
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Mondelēz International invests 65Mn Swiss Francs in Toblerone facility in Switzerland
A state-of-the-art production line is scheduled to go into operation in autumn 2025 Mondelēz International has announced a significant investment of 65 million Swiss francs in its Toblerone manufacturing facility in Switzerland. With this investment, the company is creating a global center of excellence for Toblerone in Bern (Switzerland), from[Read More…]
Welsh gin, oysters and honey earn PGI status
This recognition gives producers a valuable market advantage while preserving traditional production methods Welsh gin, oysters and honey are to join the list of food and drink products granted protected geographical indication (PGI) status under the UK’s Geographical Indication schemes. Dovey Native Botanical Gin, Pembrokeshire Native Oysters, Pembrokeshire Rock Oysters[Read More…]
Nestlé appoints Stefano Bolognese as MD for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK
In his new role, Stefano will join the Nestlé UK & Ireland leadership team and oversee the Waters & Premium Beverages business in the UK Nestlé announced the appointment of Stefano Bolognese as the new Managing Director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds[Read More…]
EIB supports plant protein factory in Sweden
The first of its kind in Sweden, the factory will have an annual processing capacity of over 40,000 tonnes of peas grown by Lantmännen cooperative members The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €50 million loan to Lantmännen to co-finance the construction of a new pea protein isolate factory in[Read More…]
UK and Scottish governments open multi-million pound Dairy Nexus
It will facilitate collaboration between researchers, advisors, farmers, and businesses in the sector Ministers from the UK and Scottish governments have opened a multi-million pound facility designed to boost innovation and sustainability in the dairy industry. Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, and Kirsty McNeill, Parliamentary Under Secretary of[Read More…]
Azelis acquires Solchem Nature S.L
The acquisition aligns with Azelis’s strategy as it focuses on a targeted business that supports growing its market share in Spain Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, announced that it has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of Solchem Nature S.L. (Solchem),[Read More…]
Ukrainian agribusiness urges swift EU action on post-ATM trade deal
The ATM regime, introduced in 2022, granted Ukrainian producers tariff-free access to EU markets as part of the EU’s support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war Ukraine’s leading agricultural organizations are calling on the European Union to accelerate negotiations on a long-term trade agreement, warning of serious economic consequences if[Read More…]
Innocent launches kids juicy water range un UK
Both drinks are school lunchbox compliant, containing no added sugar, sweeteners or artificial flavours, made with 70 per cent real fruit Working closely with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Innocent Drinks, the nation’s most trusted kids’ drinks brand, has launched a new range: Innocent Kids Juicy Water, available in Apple &[Read More…]
M&S invests £50 Mn in North West England
The company also plans to open over 100 larger and better food stores by FY2028 M&S has announced a £50 million investment in stores across the North West of England for the coming year, creating 300 jobs and adding 100,000 square feet of retail space in the area. This investment[Read More…]
