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Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Barry Callebaut’s first chocolate factory in Turkey inaugurated in Eskişehir

Barry Callebaut establishes local presence to further tap into a fast-growing chocolate market New state-of-the-art chocolate factory with initial annual production capacity of 14,000 tonnes of chocolate Moving closer to local Turkish customers and creating an additional foothold for the … Read the full press release

Scientific study finds environment can impact taste and flavour of whisky

Change the room; change the taste of your whisky  Research results prove environment enhances taste and flavour.  London, UK, 10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20% according to the … Read the full press release

On Farm Anaerobic Digestion Fund launched in England to help farmers turn farm waste into energy

London, UK,  10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Farmers will be able to obtain funding to set up small anaerobic digestion (AD) plants under a government-funded loan scheme which opens today. The technology turns waste into energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces … Read the full press release

Morrisons calls on the nation to awaken its taste buds after research revealed Brits stuck in repeat meal rut

49 per cent of Brits consume the same meals two or more times a week 55 per cent are consuming the exact same meals they were 10 years ago Spag Bol is the most popular recurring dish Bradford, West Yorkshire, … Read the full press release

Anheuser-Busch InBev revealed survey results about how parents talk with their children about responsible drinking

Brussels, Belgium, 02-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Results coincide with fourth annual Global Be(er) Responsible Day Company reports second-year progress towards Global Responsible Drinking Goals Anheuser-Busch InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) today announced the results of an international omnibus survey of parents in … Read the full press release

The European Union to fully open its market for wines from Moldova

25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission proposes to fully open the European Union’s market to wine imports from the Republic of Moldova, in advance of the envisaged provisional application of the EU – Republic of Moldova Association Agreement and the … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Food and NUS announced ground-breaking supermarket discount for students at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores across UK

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food and NUS today (Friday 13 September, 2013) announced a ground-breaking deal that will see students with an NUS extra card receive a 10% discount on all groceries*, at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores** across the UK. … Read the full press release

Bosch Packaging Technology announced it completed Tecsor Machines et Systèmes S.A.S. acquisition

Entry into PET blow-molding technology Anti-trust authorities grant approval Strategically complements acquisition of Ampack GmbH in 2012 Addition to portfolio of product division Liquid Food Meyreuil / Waiblingen, 04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of process and packaging … Read the full press release

Pernod Ricard reports solid performance in 2012/13 during less favourable macro-economic environment

02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2012/13, Pernod Ricard delivered asolid performance within, as anticipated, a less favourable environment than in 2011/12: Organic growth in profit from recurring operations was 6%(1), in line with the stated guidance. Emerging markets(2) maintained double-digit growth(1) (+10%) despite a slowdown in the … Read the full press release

Avozilla – the world’s largest avocado now on sale in Tesco supermarkets across Britain

30-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s largest avocado – an incredible five times the size of the standard variety – is going on sale across Britain. Called the Avozilla, just one of these fleshy fruit is big enough to make a healthy … Read the full press release

Nestlé H1-2013: sales up 5.3%, operating profit +6.8%, EPS +3.4%

Sales up 5.3% to CHF 45.2 billion, 4.1% organic growth Real internal growth up to 2.7% for the first half: all three geographies contributed Trading operating profit +6.8% to CHF 6.8 billion, margin +20 basis points to 15.1% Marketing spend +60 basis points; consumer … Read the full press release

SABMiller’s subsidiary in Uganda Nile Breweries Limited opened its second brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda

26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller’s Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), today marks the official opening of its new brewery in Mbarara, western Uganda. Following an investment of US$90m, construction began on the new site in February, 2012, and the brewery has … Read the full press release

SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company reported solid pricing and strong Above Premium sales growth at MillerCoors in Q2-2013

Above-Premium Innovations Help Drive 2.6% Increase in Domestic Net Revenue per Barrel Profit Declines Due to Weak Sales in Premium Light and Economy Segments London and Denver, 26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller plc (LN:SAB; OTC:SABMRY) and Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: … Read the full press release

First season for Carlsberg as the Premier League official beer

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The most famous and watched football league in the world begins this weekend and Carlsberg will be there for every pass, kick, tackle, header and goal, as the Official Beer for the first time ever, in a deal … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen to introduce probiotic oil drops for infants and young children at Vitafoods Asia 2013 in Hong Kong

Meet Chr. Hansen at this year’s Vitafoods Asia trade show where we showcase our entire probiotic portfolio including the newest innovation: probiotic oil drops for infants and young children. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Visitors at the Vitafoods Asia 2013 trade show … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launched new natural blue color for the confectionary and gum industry in the United States

Chr. Hansen now offers a very bright and attractive blue shade to enhance the appeal of your candy or chewing gum! 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launches natural blue for the confectionary and gum industry in the … Read the full press release

EBRD lends US$25M to Kazakh beverage and food producer RG Brands

Leading beverage and consumer goods producer plans to enhance its capital structure to drive its expansion 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a US$ 25 million loan to RG Brands in Kazakhstan. The … Read the full press release

American yogurt with toppers producer YoCrunch acquired by Danone

Paris, 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Danone announce today that it has acquired 100% of YoCrunch’s share capital. Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings packaged separately, in part through licensing agreements with well-known national brands such as M&Ms and Oreo. … Read the full press release

Estonia’s oldest and largest continuously operating brewery Saku Brewery opened new Tartu representation

On the 5-th of August Saku’s new representation will start in South Estonia. 15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Tähtvere representation has several times bigger area than the former Tartu Office – approximately 1500 square metres-, which will serve as an office … Read the full press release

Henkel published new whitepaper about “Henkel’s Food Contact Statement” on its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe”

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer – is deeply committed. On its newly created knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe”, Henkel presents a whitepaper about “Henkel’s … Read the full press release