The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-25
Newly Discovered Protein in Fungus Bypasses Plant Defenses
A protein that allows the fungus that causes white mold stem rot in more than 600 plant species to overcome plant defenses has been identified by a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural... Read more
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2022-04-25
African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Passes Tests Required for Regulatory Approval
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced that a vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required... Read more
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2022-04-25
Alicorp expands Peru plant anticipating increased demand for flour products | Food Business Africa Magazine
PERU — Alicorp, the largest miller of flour in Peru has expanded the flour capacity of its Callao plant by 50% in anticipation of increased demand for flour ... Read more
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2022-04-25
Cargill strengthens position in animal nutrition through US$50m investment in US research center | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - American global food corporation Cargill is seeking to strengthen its capabilities in animal nutrition through a new US$50 million investment in its a ... Read more
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2022-04-24
Novelis to invest US$30m in German facility to meet demand for sustainable packaging | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY - US industrial aluminium company, Novelis, has announced a US$30 million investment in its facility in Plettenberg-Ohle, Germany to meet growing de ... Read more
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2022-04-22
Pillaged Ukrainian farms impact global food supplies 22.04.2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being felt far and wide. The ravaged agricultural industry is causing shortages of staples such as wheat, sunflower oil, and corn. DW met a farmer struggling to pick up... Read more
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2022-04-22
Flavorchem enhances customer support capabilities with launch of new thermal processing pilot plant | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA – Flavor and ingredient supplier Flavorchem has unveiled a pilot plant at its Downers Grove campus in an effort to enhance its customer support capabili ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-04-22
MULTIVAC debuts new flowpacking solution designed to enhance flexibility in food packaging | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY - German multinational packaging solutions company Multivac has debuted its W 500 universal flow packing solution, which offers flexibility for pack ... Read more
meat, poultry & fish supplier news & innovations
2022-04-22
Alfa Laval unveils new solution to enhance drain valve hygiene, cut CIP liquid use by 95% | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN - Alfa Laval has introduced ThinkTop pulse seat clean, a new solution aimed at quickly and effectively making drain valves spotless while delivering ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations
2022-04-21
USDA Scientist Recognized for Exceptional Achievements in Science for African Swine Fever Vaccine Research
USDA scientist
Douglas Gladue, a research microbiologist for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received the
2021 Arthur S. Flemming Award for his exceptional achievements in basic... Read more
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2022-04-20
Tyson Foods to build new US$208m rendering facility to serve US poultry processors | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - American multinational food corporation Tyson Foods is investing US$208 million in a new rendering facility in Hanceville, Alabama to serve poultry pr ... Read more
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2022-04-20
Competition Commission of South Africa green lights Consol buyout by Ardagh Group | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - The Competition Commission of South Africa has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction of Consol’s Group’s ... Read more
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