Markets and prices news
2021-10-01
O-I Glass targets US, UK glass packaging markets in new US$680m growth investment plans | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - O-I Glass, one of the world’s largest glass packaging manufacturing companies, has announced plans for global investments worth up to US$680 million, a ... Read more
beverages supplier news & innovations
2021-09-28
Mettler-Toledo debuts entry-level metal detection system to enhance food inspection systems among SMEs | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched M30 R-series GC, a new a series of metal detection systems aimed at enhancing food inspe ... Read more
food safety & regulatory supplier news & innovations
2021-09-27
AAK to acquire BIC Ingredients to bolster presence in Europe’s lecithin market | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS – AAK, one of the leading suppliers of plant-based oils, is in the process of acquiring BIC Ingredients, the lecithin arm of BIC International H ... Read more
fats, oils, oilseeds & nuts supplier news & innovations
2021-09-27
Firmenich opens new innovation center in China to tailor products for local tastes | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA – Global fragrance and taste company, Firmenich has opened a new customer experience studio in Guangzhou, China to support demand for localized fragra ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-27
IFF debuts flavor for clean-label mayonnaise products, Duplaco ramps up algae production to meet soaring demand in Asia | Food Business Africa Magazine
US – American producer of flavors and fragrances IFF has launched Guardian Chelox 30C, a natural flavor that offers antioxidant, texturizing and moisture re ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-26
Ball Corporation to invest US$290m in a new US packaging plant as demand for cans soar | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - Ball Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care and household pr ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-24
Endress +Hauser introduces new interface components for reliable and power supply | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Switzerland-headquartered instrumentation and automation company Endress +Hauser has introduced new interface components for reliable power su ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-15
Canadian Farm Equipment Market Strong For Now
Optimism for the farm equipment market despite production challenges Read more
ag news farm news farm equipment fcc
2021-09-13
Booming citrus fibre market gains US$50m investment from CP Kelco to expand processing capacity | Food Business Africa Magazine
BRAZIL - Global ingredient solutions provider, CP Kelco has announced it will invest over US$50 million to expand production capacity for its Nutrava Citrus ... Read more
investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2021-09-10
Cargill opens US$150m pectin processing plant in Brazil to meet demand for clean label texturising ingredients | Food Business Africa Magazine
BRAZIL - American privately held global food corporation Cargill has opened a new US$150 million processing plant in Bebedouro, Brazil to enable it meet the ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-08-24
Louis Dreyfus to build coffee facility in Vietnam as Cargill eyes greater share of Asia-Pacific’s chocolate market | Food Business Africa Magazine
VIETNMAN – Agricultural commodity trading giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is expanding its presence in Vietnam through a new joint venture agreement with ... Read more
supplier news & innovations tea, coffee & cocoa
2021-08-19
Huhtamaki to expand presence in flexible packaging market with US$483m acquisition of Elif | Food Business Africa Magazine
TURKEY – Finnish food packaging specialist Huhtamaki is set to expand its position in the flexible packaging market with a US$483 million acquisition of Tur ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations