The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-09-29
Getting to 'Five Servings Per Day'
A strategy of "push" and "pull" actions and policy solutions to encourage better nutrition. Read more
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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
2021-09-28
French food ingredients supplier Eurovanille acquires Solvay’s vanilla business | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY – French-based vanilla ingredients supplier Eurovanile has acquired Solvay’s Vanifolia range of vanilla flavours as part of efforts to expand its fo ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-09-28
Siemens debuts new servomotors for food and beverages as Bürkert unveils new fluid control valves | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY - Siemens is launching a new line of servomotors, designed for the clean condition requirements of the food, beverage, sterile packaging, pharmaceut ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-09-28
Tekni-Plex acquires Keyes Packaging Group as Crown Holdings builds new can facility in Nevada | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - Tekni-Plex is expanding its packaging portfolio with the acquisition of Keyes Packaging Group, a leading supplier of environmentally friendly and prot ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions 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
2021-09-23
Who controls our food system?
The global food system is being hijacked by multinationals, warns farmer Paula Gioia. She says that industrial farming interests marginalize the rights and solutions of small-scale farmers. Read more
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2021-09-23
Bühler pursues highest quality flour production with launch of new data-driven milling technology | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND – Swiss technology group Bühler has unveiled its most recent innovation yet: a high-tech data-driven mill with the potential to produce the high ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations