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Glanbia Acquires Flavor Producers Business In The US

Glanbia has announced the acquisition of Flavor Producers, a US-based supplier of flavours and extracts to the food and beverage industries, from Aroma Hol...

McCain Foods Completes Acquisition Of Irish Frozen Food Firm Strong Roots

McCain Foods has completed the acquisition of Dublin-based frozen food company Strong Roots as it seeks to expand the brand into more regions.

Kerry Group Delivers 'Solid Performance' In FY 2023

Taste-and-nutrition firm Kerry Group delivered a 'solid performance' in its financial year 2023 amid a challenging environment, the company said in a preli...

Britvic Sees Group Revenue Up 8.1% In First Quarter

Britvic has reported a 'positive' start to its financial year, with group revenue increasing 8.1% year on year to £443.5 million (€518.6 million...

UK's Compass To Buy Rival Caterer CH&CO In €553m Deal

British catering firm Compass Group has agreed to buy rival CH&CO for an initial enterprise value of £475 million (€553.6 million)...

Hilton Food Group Reports 'Strong' Christmas Trading

Hilton Food Group has reported a 'strong' festive period with 3% growth in volume in December 2023 compared to the same period in the year before.

BAT Ireland Calls For Ban On Vape Flavours That Target 'Underage' Consumers

Tobacco firm BAT, which is also a major player in the vaping sector, has called for a ban on 'confectionery, dessert and soft drink' vape flavours in Irela...

Kerry Sees Lower FY Earnings Growth As Prices Start To Fall

Food ingredients giant Kerry expects full year earnings growth to be at low end of its previously stated range following a sharp third quarter decline in v...