Energy (particularly ‘natural energy’) is set to be the leading driver of innovation in the beverage sector in 2012. Read more
Sara Lee Corp has acquired Tea Forté, a US-based leader in the ultra-premium tea category, for an undisclosed sum. Read more
The Indian government has extended the prohibition on the import of milk and milk products from China for a further six months. Read more
Coffee specialist Cherizena is launching a new salted caramel flavoured coffee. The new flavour is being launched early in 2012 and is available as beans or ground, regular or decaffeinated. It can be supplied to trade customers in a range of di... Read more
Kingsmill has announced that it has officially been certified by the Halal Food Authority as Halal compliant. Read more
A local farmer and businesswoman has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Read more
UK-based Berry Bros & Rudd, the 300-year-old wine merchants and vintners to the Queen, has reviewed its 2011 sales figures and spotted the following trends in its wine cellars. Read more
The Ardagh Group has agreed to acquire the Boxal group of companies from Exal Corporation in a transaction involving a total consideration of approximately €85m. Read more
Porridge brand Oatburst, owned and produced by Symington’s, is launching its new porridge sachets in the UK. Available in two formats: plain (12x 27g sachets per box) and flavoured (10x 36g sachets per box). RRP £1.88. Read more
Claire Phoenix talks to Hua Jun, president of China's Chengdu Wagott, at FiE 2011. Read more
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