On February 11, Nestlé announced the opening of nominations for its 2012 Prize in Creating Shared Value. The official announcement was made at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) global conference in Delhi, India. This prize was organized back in 2009 in an effort to celebrate the most innovative projects that offer feasible solutions related to the number of agricultural issues of the developing countries on the basis of sustainable development principles. Such issues include access to, or management of, water, improving the lives of farmers and rural communities, or providing better nourishment to communities suffering from nutritional deficiencies.

Stabburet, the Norwegian food business is launching a new range of frozen pasta meals under its popular Originale brand name. The launch extends the existing Originale range of frozen pizzas and includes Originale Tagliatelle Bolognese, Originale Tagliatelle Prosciutto, Originale Penne Mozzarella and Originale Penne Pikante. International design agency LFH has created the category-busting design to encourage a new generation into the ready meal market.

Ahead of the upcoming St Patrick’s Day (17 March), brands are busy launching new products and editions to celebrate the big holiday. The Guinness beer and the Jameson whisky are traditionally considered as the most Irish trademarks, and they just couldn’t miss the date. As part of the upcoming celebration, the brands have announced two products which are totally dedicated to the holiday—HP Guinness Sauce, designed by leading London brand consultancy Bulletproof, and limited edition Jameson bottle, created in collaboration with acclaimed designer Paul Daly.