The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-09-09
Niall FitzGerald to Chair Olam Food Ingredients’ Board of Directors | Food Business Africa Magazine
SINGAPORE - Olam International Limited has appointed Niall FitzGerald as the Chair of the Board of Directors for its operating group, Olam Food Ingredients ... Read more
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2021-09-08
SIG invests in a new tech center in Europe to accelerate development of new packaging solutions | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY – Swiss-based packaging supplier SIG is investing €12 million (US$14.19m) in a pilot plant at its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located clos ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-07
Tetra Pak makes progress on sustainability, achieves 70% greenhouse gas reductions in last decade | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has released its 22nd annual sustainability report highlighting the company ... Read more
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2021-09-03
DSM to acquire dairy-based savory flavorings supplier First Choice Ingredients for US$453m | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Royal DSM is acquiring US based supplier of dairy-based savory flavorings, First Choice Ingredients, to expand its presence in the food and beverage s ... Read more
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2021-09-02
Corbion unveils expands Pristine range with new dough conditioners that reduces need for gluten | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS — Amsterdam, Netherlands-based global ingredients leader Corbion is expanding its Pristine range of dough improvers with the launch of a new con ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2021-09-01
COVID-19 disruptions to health and nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, India
After lockdowns are lifted, reluctance to seek assistance lingers. Read more
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2021-08-31
Bühler, DIL inaugurate new technology center to support development of extruded meat substitutes | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY - Bühler AG and DIL (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V.) have inaugurated a new technology center in Germany to support further develo ... Read more
plant-based foods supplier news & innovations
2021-08-30
Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period
Modeling shows emergency safety net programs boost GDP during pandemic. Read more
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2021-08-29
IFF doubles down on portfolio optimization strategy with deal to sell microbial control unit to Lanxess for US$1.3 billion | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has signed a deal to sell its microbial control unit to German specialty chemicals maker Lanxess as part ... Read more
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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
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2021-08-24
Arla Food Ingredients introduces new concept for protein bars as Kendamil debuts world’s first baby formula ice cream | Food Business Africa Magazine
DENMARK - Arla Foods Ingredients is launching Lacprodan SoftBar, a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that offer healthier indulgence wit ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations
2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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