Saudi Arabia

Irish dairy exporter to buy Cheshire cheesemaker

25-Jan-2017 By Matt Atherton

Irish dairy exporter Ornua has agreed to buy Cheshire-based cheese firm FJ Need (Foods) for an undisclosed fee.

Overseas sales spur BN biscuits firm UB's Nigeria deal

14-Feb-2014 By Rod Addy

United Biscuits' (UB's) investment in Nigeria's A&P Foods has catapulted the business to its target for international sales to represent 20% of its business three years early.

Bon Bon Buddies’ export expansion drive

20-Dec-2013 By Rod Addy

Confectionery firm Bon Bon Buddies is investing in international export growth as brand licensing pays dividends for the South Wales-based company.

United Biscuits gains first Saudi Arabia factory

31-Oct-2013 By Rod Addy

United Biscuits (UB) has bought its first factory in Saudi Arabia and aims to use it to boost sales of its brands in the Middle East.

Cargill expands with Saudi starches venture

09-Apr-2013 By Gary Scattergood

Cargill and Arasco are creating a new starches and sweeteners joint venture in Saudi Arabia to meet growing demand in the confectionery, bakery and juice sectors in the region.

Food and drink exports tough out the recession

18-Mar-2013 By Mike Stones

Britain’s food and drink exports are remaining resilient during the recession – with total UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports for last year maintaining their value of £12.1bn, according to the Food and and Drink Federation (FDF).