The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-30
Marel introduces FleXicut Jet | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
ICELAND - Marel, a multi-national food processing company and equipment supplier, has unveiled the FleXicut Jet, a new solution aimed at increasing efficien ... Read more
2024-09-29
Protecting deer with drones in Switzerland
Young deer hide in tall grass to avoid predators—but farmers often don’t notice them. Tractors and harvesters kill thousands of fawns each year. Now, volunteers are using drones to protect these wild... Read more
nature and environment switzerland
2024-09-27
Tetra Pak launches eco-friendly Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge beverage carton | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
UK - Tetra Pak has announced a new partnership with a European soft drinks brand to launch the Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge beverage carton, aimed at appea ... Read more
2024-09-27
Jungbunzlauer launches construction of US$148M xanthan gum plant in Ontario | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
CANADA - Jungbunzlauer, a Swiss chemicals firm, is currently constructing a C$200 million (US$148M) xanthan gum production facility at its site in Port Colb ... Read more
2024-09-26
Pollinating insects we depend on for food production
Bees often get all the credit. But without the pollination powers of other insects, supermarket shelves would look empty. Read more
nature and environment global issues
2024-09-22
Greece's water shortages spare tourists, leave farmers dry
Drought and the influx of tourists have led to severe water shortages on the Greek island of Naxos. Most locals work in agriculture. While the island uses desalination plants to provide water for the... Read more
nature and environment greece
2024-09-16
Creating wind energy using planes, trains and automobiles?
Wind farms are key to a clean energy future, but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air. Read more
climate global issues
2024-09-16
Ghana farmers face worst drought in decades
Eight regions of northern Ghana have been hit by the worst drought in 40 years. Small-scale farmers without insurance are losing their crops. As food shortages looms, the government has made available... Read more
society africa
2024-09-16
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find dairy workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German dairy workers are... Read more
society switzerland