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SIAL 2018 is the world's largest food innovation exhibition. The event brings together 20 product sectors, with businesses from around the world coming to Paris to explore new markets and...

Are you searching for a cold storage rental solution that will tick all the right boxes: affordable, flexible and high spec? Hire-Innovation is proud to unveil a fantastic new range of temperature-controlled container units. Now available...

The major UK political news story of last week came from chancellor Philip Hammond. In delivering his first Autumn Statement to Parliament, Mr Hammond has now revealed the course for UK...

The supermarket sector in the UK and Ireland has never been more competitive – to put it mildly! In terms of sales, pressure continues to mount on the UK’s “Big...

We’re proud to announce that Hire-Innovation is sponsoring the 2016 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards!

In a competitive retail market, it’s crucial that food and drink producers ensure their packaging is a top priority. It’s not the first time you’ll hear that – and it won’t be the last.

The kids are back to school and the nights are starting to draw in once again. It can only mean that summer is coming to a close. The food retail focus will soon turn towards the lucrative Christmas period. But first, a window of opportunity to run the rule over your grocery refrigeration estate. Does it perform how you want it to? Do you have enough space? How much is it costing to run? If your business – either large or small – is now at a point where it’s time to overhaul your grocery refrigeration, there’s much to think about. The logistics, maintenance and efficiency of your fleet are key considerations, and not just in terms of performance levels. After all, refrigeration uses its fair share of electricity – between 30%-60% of the total used by supermarkets, for example.

The frozen food market in Europe is in line to grow by nearly 4% between now and 2020. That’s the verdict of a new study from Research and Markets. The...

If your throat is feeling dry and you need some refreshment, what drink(s) do you turn to? One common answer is “water”. After all, a quick Google search of “how to stay hydrated” seems to back that up. But is the humble H2O actually the best way to get (and stay) hydrated)? Or have we been overlooking the capabilities of drinks such as milk when it comes to quenching thirst?

The digital revolution has generated exciting new opportunities when it comes to brand building. Food and drink producers can spread their brand message further and wider by adopting a multi-platform approach to marketing. This means it’s never been easier to reach potential customers!