Month: July 2026

Events

Bar Convent Berlin 2026: New concepts, new spaces and 20 years of BCB

From 12–14 October 2026, Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Exhibition Centre Berlin – marking two decades as one of the leading international trade shows for the bar and beverage industry. Following the recent second edition of BCB London, Bar Convent Berlin continues to strengthen its position as an international meeting […]

News

KP Snacks named ‘Supplier of the Year’ in The Grocer Gold Awards 2026

We are over the moon to report that KP Snacks has won ‘Supplier of the Year’ in The Grocer magazine’s annual Gold Awards (the ‘Oscars’ of our industry) KP came top of a category shortlist which included Carlsberg Britvic, Danone UK, Mackle Petfoods and Proper Snacks. To have been recognised in this way amongst a tough […]

Agriculture Manufacturing News

Nestlé expands Nescafé production with more than CHF 560 million investment in Thailand

In brief Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million to build a new Nescafé factory in Thailand. The facility will produce Nescafé soluble coffee, coffee mixes and ready-to-drink coffee beverages to meet growing demand in Thailand and support export opportunities. Expected to begin operations in the latter part of 2028, the facility will employ more than 500 people and use the most […]

beverages News

Diageo Aide Memoire FY Fiscal 2026

This document sets out public information previously provided by Diageo plc, or else widely available in the market. Unless otherwise specified, the outlook comments below come from the fiscal 26 H1 press release, presentation and call script and fiscal 26 Q3 results materials, with other content sourced from publicly available information. No new information is […]

Business Manufacturing

Kerry Welcomes Harvard’s Professor of the Global Food System to Ireland for Discussion on the Future of Food

NAAS, CO. KILDARE, IRELAND — Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, today hosted Professor Wolfram Schlenker, the inaugural Ray A. Goldberg Professor of the Global Food System at Harvard University, at its Global Innovation Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare. Kerry is a member of the Founders Circle of Harvard’s first university-wide endowed chair dedicated […]

Business

PepsiCo announces progress toward 2030 agriculture goals

Accelerating performance across regenerative agriculture, restorative and protective practices, sustainable sourcing, and livelihoods ambitions worldwide PepsiCo today announced progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, highlighting gains in scaling regenerative agriculture, restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing in accordance with its guidelines,1 and improvements in livelihoods through dedicated programs. “As we continue work to […]

Business Manufacturing

KitKat breaks through at Cannes Lions, wins Grand Prix for ‘The KitKat Heist’

Nestlé’s KitKat brand has won multiple Lions at this year’s Cannes Lions, including a Grand Prix, four Gold Lions and four Silver Lions for ‘The KitKat Heist.’ The real-time campaign turned an unexpected product theft into a global cultural moment, showing how distinctive, insight-led brand-building can deepen consumer engagement and keep Nestlé’s iconic brands relevant. The brand […]

Manufacturing News

Where science, flavour and formulation come together

Inside Glanbia innovation: Where science, flavour, and formulation come together Glanbia Innovation and Collaboration Centre profile with Alice Wilkinson The science and expertise inside Glanbia’s Innovation and Collaboration Centres help shape products consumed by millions of people every day. This is where premix formulas are developed, nutrients are optimised and better nutrition solutions are co-created […]

Dairy

Mondelēz International Named Top Global Employer

As we kick off the new year, we are incredibly proud to announce that Mondelēz International has been certified as a Global Top Employer by Top Employers Institute, the #1 authority on global HR policies. In addition, MDLZ was named a top employer in 28 countries and five regions. These remarkable achievements showcase both sustained excellence and […]

Packaging

Autopack’s ‘can do’ approach to packaging automation reinforced at Packaging Innovations & Empack

Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has reported a strong showing at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show, with visitors taking a keen interest in its automated packaging capabilities, with liquid filling and coffee pack solutions raising most enquiries. The Hereford-based company also used the UK’s leading packaging event to launch its new […]