Normunds Staņēvičs

Food Union CEO Normunds Stanevics steps down, as CFO Arturs Cirjevskis takes the helm

After three years in his post Normunds Stanevics, CEO of the Food Union group, producing ice cream and dairy series, has resigned from his role, and has been succeeded by former CFO Arturs Cirjevskis, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Food Union seeks cocktail inspiration for latest ice cream series

The Latvian-headquartered Food Union group has taken inspiration from the highest rated cocktail flavours for a novel cross-category series of ice creams, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Behind the scenes: Dairy and ice cream market interview, Food Union

Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Normunds Stanevics, CEO of Food Union Europe on its pandemic response, key challenges and looking forward to the remainder of 2021.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Focus: Dairy market continues to deliver key developments despite alternative ingredients growth

The dairy market may not have gained quite the same level of press in recent times as its growing range of alternatives, yet it’s a truly global market with plenty of life left in it, as editor Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

Latvian-based Food Union releases major European ice cream series

Latvian-headquartered ice cream and dairy producer, Food Union, continues to invest in developing innovative products that connect consumers across key markets, as it unveils a series of 17 new products across its brands.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Food Union’s multi-million investment into new Latvian snacks facility

Latvian-based milk processing group Food Union has invested €5.5 million into establishing a new Kārums curd snack production plant with completely new technological production lines.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Major Asian ice cream market expansion for Latvia’s Food Union

Latvian-based dairy producer Food Union, a key Baltic ice cream manufacturer, has expanded several of its core brands in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory

Focus: Exploring prominent trends in the diverse European ice cream market

The Latvian-headquartered Food Union Group, specialising in global dairy, has used sensory and behavioural research to identify consumer demands. This summer it launched more than 100 new ice cream products across Europe. The business casts an eye over latest sector trends for Confectionery Production

Business news, Ingredients, New products

Food Union Group posts results upturn with key ice-cream and bakery ranges

Latvian-headquartered Food Union Group, specialising in ice cream, pastry and dairy ranges has confirmed its annual performance figures, delivering €277-million in net revenue and a gross profit of €104-million for 2019.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability