The latest news from the agricultural sector

2024-09-30

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds

Rapa Nui has long stood as a symbol of ecocide — an act of deliberate, environmental destruction by humans. But new studies suggests the theory is wrong. Read more

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2024-09-30

Azelis to acquire specialty chemicals distributor Hortimex | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website

POLAND - Azelis, a global provider of innovative services in specialty chemicals and food ingredients, has announced it is acquiring Hortimex, a Polish dist ... Read more

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

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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

2024-09-27

Harnessing Optimism to Solve Global Hunger

Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. 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

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2024-09-26

Connecting Dots Between Climate, Food Waste, and Soil Health

Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit. Read more

2024-09-25

'Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance'

Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week. Read more

2024-09-25

To Solve Climate Change, Chefs and Farmers Must Lead The Way

Chefs and farmers don’t only feed us food—they feed us stories, panelists said at an event hosted by Food Tank and James Beard Foundation. Read more

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

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