Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

High Level Group on Wine formulates its conclusions

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Level Group on wine planting rights, established last April at the request of European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş, has finished its work today. This group of experts, comprising representatives from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government

Danone prepares a plan to generate savings and regain its competitive edge in Europe

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Paris, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — To address a lasting downturn in the European economy and consumer trends that have led to a significant decline in its sales in the region, Danone is preparing a cost reduction and adaptation plan to win back … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, France

SAKU BREWERY RECEIVED THE RESPONSIBLE COMPANY QUALITY LABEL

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

On 4 December, Saku Brewery was awarded the Estonian „Responsible Company 2012“ quality label. Prior to receiving the label, a thorough questionnaire was completed about the contribution to the working environment, natural environment, community and market environment. „Having been awarded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Estonia, Food & Beverage

Höhere Beständigkeit gegen scharfe Saucen und saures Füllgut

Posted on 10, December 2012 by
Mit den neuen Liofol-Kaschierklebstoffen kann die Beständigkeit von Lebensmittelverpackungen gegenüber säurehaltigen und anderen aggressiven Inhalten erhöht werden.

Liofol setzt Maßstäbe für Füllgutbeständigkeit flexibler Lebensmittelverpackungen 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit den lösemittelhaltigen Kaschierklebstoffen Liofol LA 3963-21 und Liofol LA 3643-21, jeweils mit Härter LA 6063-21, kann die Beständigkeit von Lebensmittelverpackungen gegenüber säurehaltigen und anderen aggressiven Inhalten erhöht werden. Die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Science, Technology

Better functioning of food supply chain

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the mandate of the Forum? In 2010, the Commission tasked the Forum to help with the implementation of the recommendations of the former High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry and of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Management

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HEINEKEN launches Offer for remaining APB Shares

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Amsterdam, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) today announced that Heineken International B.V. (‘HIBV’) has launched a mandatory unconditional cash offer (the ‘Offer’) for all the 12,127,715 issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the capital of Asia Pacific Breweries Limited … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Netherlands

Séralini et al. study conclusions not supported by data, says EU risk assessment community

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Serious defects in the design and methodology of a paper by Séralini et al. mean it does not meet acceptable scientific standards and there is no need to re-examine previous safety evaluations of genetically modified maize NK603. These … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Italy, Science, Security & Safety, Society

Ferrero presents its third report on corporate social responsibility in Germany

Posted on 29, November 2012 by
Ferrero presents its third report on corporate social responsibility in Germany

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Wednesday 28th November the German version of the third Corporate Social Responsibility report of the Ferrero Group has been presented in Germany, at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. The report describes the CSR activities of the Group from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Germany, Italy, Society

Unilever appoints Havas EHS to develop global consumer data strategy

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

London/Rotterdam, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever has announced the appointment of Havas EHS to lead the development of a global consumer data strategy and roadmap that will enable its brands to harness the power of consumer data, including social graph data, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Technology, United Kingdom

New Corporate Identity: YBBSTALER AGRANA JUICE

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful merger of AGRANA Juice Holding GmbH and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria GmbH in June of this year, the company founded as a result, YBBSTALER AGRANA JUICE GmbH, will shortly be unveiling its new corporate identity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Food & Beverage, Marketing

Karel Loprais and Libor Uher Planting Trees in Beskydy Mountains

Posted on 26, November 2012 by
Karel Loprais and Libor Uher Planting Trees in Beskydy Mountains

Jiří Mareček, Nošovice, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 20 freelancers left for the Travný area in Beskydy Mountains to plant fir trees, oak trees and yews. Truck racer Karel Loprais, alpinist Libor Uher, Governor Deputy Daniel Havlík and Member of Parliament … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Environment, Food & Beverage, Society

Baden-Württemberg, das Trüffelland

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
Baden-Württemberg, das Trüffelland

Einladung zur Premiere eines Films über die Neuentdeckung der edlen Pilze 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zwei Freiburger Forscher haben einen Traum: Sie wollen Deutschland wieder zu einem Trüffelland machen. Denn auch in Deutschland kommen die unterirdisch wachsenden Pilze vor, nicht nur in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food & Beverage, Germany, Science

DSM to acquire Fortitech to strengthen human nutrition business

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
DSM to acquire Fortitech to strengthen human nutrition business

DSM (NYSE Euronext: DSM KON) to acquire Fortitech for total enterprise value of USD 634 million (about €495 million) in cash Fortitech expected 2013 net sales: about USD 270 million, with EBITDA of about USD 70 million, including synergies and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech

Europe needs a stronger EFSA and a stronger risk assessment community

Posted on 21, November 2012 by

21-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Europeans enjoy among the highest standards of food safety in the world, and together we will preserve and build on that proud record. That was the message with which the European Food Safety Authority’s Executive Director closed this … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare

UGent-team Food2Know ontvangen in India

Posted on 19, November 2012 by
Minister V. Moorthy, Prof. Xavier Gellynck, Prof. Koen Dewettinck en Prof. Benedikt Sas

19-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Het expertisecentrum Food2Know van de Universiteit Gent werd op 7 november ontvangen in India. Deze ontmoeting kadert binnen de Indo-Europese conferentie rond voeding en gezondheid, die in februari 2013 in Chennai zal plaatsvinden en is een voorbeeld van … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Food & Beverage

New framework for quality schemes in agriculture adopted today

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted a regulation on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs following a first reading agreement with the European Parliament (41/12). This regulation should achieve a simplified regime for the quality schemes under one single legal instrument and a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law

EFSA and DG SANCO hold high level event to discuss ‘challenges of tomorrow’

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — This year marks the 10th anniversary of the General Food Law and the establishment of EFSA, a defining moment in food safety in which the European Union turned firmly towards science to point the way forward. To recognise this … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law, Society

Commissioner Georgieva welcomes the European Union’s ratification of the new Food Assistance Convention

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Brussels, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — With a decision of the Council, today the European Union ratifies the new Food Assistance Convention. I welcome this news – together with the European Parliament’s consent given on 25 October, this decision makes the EU a founding … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law, Politics, Society

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EFSA inaugurates its new premises, symbol of the EU’s presence in Parma

Posted on 14, November 2012 by

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), today welcomed high-level representatives from the Cypriot Presidency of the EU, the European Parliament and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO), along with the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Italy

EFSA Conference wrap up: integrating new risk assessment methods, managing data needs and strengthening dialogue and communications

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Getting the question right is essential to achieve fit-for-purpose risk assessment supported by new methods and better use of data. Improved dialogue between risk assessors, risk managers and stakeholders can help manage expectations about protection goals and societal … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare