The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
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
supplier news & innovations tea, coffee & cocoa
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
2021-08-20
SIG commissions second plant for aseptic carton packaging in China | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA – Switzerland-based supplier of aseptic packaging solutions SIG has commissioned a new plant in China as part of efforts to expand its presence in Asi ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-08-19
Huhtamaki to expand presence in flexible packaging market with US$483m acquisition of Elif | Food Business Africa Magazine
TURKEY – Finnish food packaging specialist Huhtamaki is set to expand its position in the flexible packaging market with a US$483 million acquisition of Tur ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-08-17
Tate & Lyle partners Kellogg’s to offer free online course on benefits of dietary fibre | Food Business Africa Magazine
LATIN AMERICA - Tate & Lyle PLC is partnering with the Nutrition and Health Institute of Kellogg Co. (INSK) to share the latest science on dietary fiber ... Read more
nutrition, health & wellness supplier news & innovations
2021-08-13
Barry Callebaut partners Nestlé, Proforest to promote sustainable practices in coconut farming | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is stepping up its efforts to make sustainable chocolate the norm by extending its sustainability ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-08-13
Olam to list food ingredients unit in London after first half profit jump | Food Business Africa Magazine
SINGAPORE – Agricultural commodity trading company Olam has picked London for the initial public offering of its multibillion-pound food ingredients busines ... Read more
financials & economy investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2021-08-09
Berlin Packaging bolsters European market position with acquisition of Juvasa Group | Food Business Africa Magazine
SPAIN – US based supplier of packaging solutions Berlin Packaging has acquired the Juvasa Group, a supplier of glass, plastic and metal packaging for the fo ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-08-06
Fuji Oil joins Europe’s plant-based protein revolution with launch of a new R&D center | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS – Japanese food ingredients company Fuji Oil Holdings, has established its fourth R&D center in Netherlands to enable it take part of the pl ... Read more
plant-based foods supplier news & innovations
2021-08-06
Ingredion, MGP Ingredients post double-digit growth in Q2 buoyed by increased consumer demand | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American multinational food ingredients supplier Ingredion and producer of specialty wheat protein and Starches MGP Ingredients have seen record growt ... Read more
financials & economy supplier news & innovations
2021-08-06
Arla Food Ingredient unveils new whey ingredient to support production of high protein yogurts | Food Business Africa Magazine
ARGENTINA - Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a whey protein ingredient allows manufacturers to develop spoonable and drinkable yogurts with a “significan ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations