Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

One of the world’s largest brewers SABMiller plc reports on its sustainability targets

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

SABMiller hits local sourcing target for Africa a year early Absolute water use cut by 16%, absolute carbon emissions cut by 26% since 2008, despite volume growth 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABMiller plc, one of the world’s largest brewers, today publishes … Read the full press release →

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UN’s Food and Agriculture organisation awarded EU for its work on the EU Food Facility

Posted on 17, June 2013 by

Brussels, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Union received today the first ever Jacques Diouf award from the UN’s Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO), in recognition of its pioneering work on the EU Food Facility, which has so far improved the … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament endorses clearer rules for food for infants, young children and food for specific medical purpose

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Parliament gave its green light on a set of clearer rules protecting specific groups of consumers such as infants and young children. The aim is to better protect consumers on the content and … Read the full press release →

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Barry Callebaut intends to offer $600m Senior Notes due 2023 to finance acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Zurich/Switzerland, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, takes another step towards the closing of the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods by announcing that it intends to offer USD … Read the full press release →

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EC published its annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Keeping dangerous food off the shelves Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  An annual report published today on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications related to food and feed rejections at … Read the full press release →

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la Morella nuts rolls out new website featuring its rich history, overview of product range and the array of innovative ingredients used

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Over a year ago, Barry Callebaut acquired Spanish producer, la Morella nuts. The formerly family-run company has turned decades of expertise into an exciting range of nut-based inclusions, fillings, toppings and decorations – from whole nuts to … Read the full press release →

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Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release →

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EC cleared the acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods by Barry Callebaut

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods Limited of Singapore by Barry Callebaut AG of Switzerland. The Commission’s investigation confirmed in particular … Read the full press release →

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Diageo Executive Committee New Appointments

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diageo has today announced that: – Andy Fennell, Chief Marketing Officer, will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Africa, reporting to Nick Blazquez, President Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, with effect from 1 July 2013.  Andy … Read the full press release →

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Henkel-Initiative für sichere Nahrungsmittel-Verpackungen startet Online-Seminare

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die sichere Nahrungsmittelverpackung ist ein Thema mit dem sich Henkel als weltgrößter Klebstoffhersteller intensiv beschäftigt. Auf der neu geschaffenen Wissensplattform „Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe“ informiert Henkel ab dem 6. Juni 2013 mit wöchentlich stattfindenden Live-Webinaren die … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen introduces new culture to ensure the quality of your mozzarella cheese

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chr. Hansen introduces the next generation of its popular STI™ cheese cultures — the most dependable solution for mozzarella and other pasta filata type cheeses on the market. No longer should cheese manufacturers accept the cost of … Read the full press release →

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EC cleared the deal between Lutosa of Belgium & McCain of Canada

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

The clearance is conditional on the divestment of Lutosa’s branded retail business in the European Economic Area (EEA) Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Lutosa of Belgium by McCain … Read the full press release →

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New solution from Chr. Hansen targets the formation of holes in cooked whole muscle products

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The world’s total meat supply keeps increasing. Sky-rocketing by 300% from 1961 to 284 million tons in 2007, the world meat consumption is expected to double once more by 2050 (source: The New York Times). Chr. Hansen’s … Read the full press release →

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Danone acquires over 90% in US based organic baby food producer Happy Family

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Paris, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Danone announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire an equity interest of over 90% in Happy Family, the fourth largest contender in the US baby food market. Launched in 2006, Happy Family is … Read the full press release →

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COFCO, Mengniu, Danone form joint-venture to Accelerate the Development of Fresh Dairy Products in China

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Paris, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — COFCO, the State-owned largest food company in China, has signed an agreement with Danone, pursuant to which the two parties will form a joint-venture. COFCO has agreed to sell 148,014,022 shares in China Mengniu (a Hong-Kong … Read the full press release →

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Saku Brewery achieved the biggest export growth in 2012 among members of The Association Of Estonian Food Industry

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Association of Estonian Food Industry announced Saku Brewery as the company that achieved the biggest growth in export turnover in 2012 among the members of the Association. Saku’s export turnover increased by nearly 50% last year, … Read the full press release →

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Henkel startet Neue Wissensplattform zum Thema „Food Safe Packaging“

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Düsseldorf, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In einer Vielzahl von Lebensmittelverpackungen stecken Klebstoffe und auch das geballte Expertenwissen von Henkel, dem weltgrößten Klebstoffhersteller. Das gibt den Kunden in der Lebensmittelbranche und damit den Verbrauchern Sicherheit. Mit der umfangreichen Wissensplattform „Food Safe Packaging“ wird … Read the full press release →

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EC confirmed unannounced sugar sector inspections

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission can confirm that on 23 April 2013 Commission officials undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the sugar industry in several Member States. The inspections relate to the supply of white … Read the full press release →

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EC approved Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare equity investment in Ferrarini Group-controlled NewCo

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —   The European Commission approved today a €12.5 million equity investment by the Italian public investor Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare (ISA) in the share capital of the company NewCo, controlled by the Ferrarini Group. The Commission concluded that … Read the full press release →

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Arla acquires the last 25% of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Acquisition to cement Arla’s Russian ambitions 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla has purchased the last 25 pct. of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities. The former owner, Mike Lyasko, will continue … Read the full press release →

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