The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-02-16
Is this renewable biofuel worse for the climate than petrol?
President Joe Biden is reviewing policies on biofuels as part of a broader effort to decarbonise the US economy by 2050. Read more
AGRICULTURE CAR INDUSTRY LEAD PETROL FARMERS RENEWABLE ENERGY CARBON EMISSIONS
2022-02-16
Taste and flavor expert Kerry makes two acquisitions to bolster biotech capabilities | Food Business Africa Magazine
IRELAND — Kerry Group, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, is acquiring two biotechnology companies to expand its expertise, technology po ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-02-16
DSM full year profits surge 21% as transition to health, nutrition and bioscience hits fever pitch | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS – Dutch multinational nutrition and health company Royal DSM has published its full year results where adjusted net profit soared 21% to €858m ( ... Read more
financials & economy supplier news & innovations
2022-02-15
Unga Farm Care forges distribution contract agreement with National Cereals and Produce Board | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Unga Farm Care, Kenya’s leading manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality animal nutrition and health products, has entered into a distr ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-02-15
Ingredion acquires stake in chickpea ingredient developer to bolster presence in specialty protein market | Food Business Africa Magazine
ISRAEL – American multinational ingredient provider Ingredion Inc., is expanding its presence in the specialty protein market with the acquisition of an equ ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions
2022-02-15
Bühler posts strong full year as innovation drives up demand for technology solutions | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Swiss food technology group Bühler has posted strong full-year results for 2021 mainly driven by an uptick in demand for its products. On Gro ... Read more
financials & economy grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-02-14
Bunge attributes impressive full year performance to 3-year-old transformation strategy | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited is reaping the benefits of a transformation strategy it embarked on 3-years ago. According to co ... Read more
agriculture & agribusiness financials & economy grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-02-14
ADM extends presence in Africa with acquisition of South African flavour distributor Comhan | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation, ADM, has fully acquired South Africa based flavour distribution c ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-02-13
Greek farmers protest rising energy costs
Farmers in central Greece on Sunday blocked a highway with tractors and poured cans of milk on the ground to protest against rising energy costs. Read more
2022-02-13
SPX FLOW’s new technology to reduce homogenizer water use by up to 90% | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Pumps and pumping equipment company SPX FLOW, Inc., has launched a sustainability initiative aimed at drastically reducing the total amount of clean ... Read more
supplier news & innovations sustainability
2022-02-13
Mettler Toledo unveils new x-ray inspection system for high-speed detection of contaminants | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Multinational manufacturer of scales and analytical instruments Mettler Toledo has introduced a new x-ray inspection system to enhance the effectivene ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-02-12
The fate of our planet 'hinges on soil', scientist reveals
Why is preserving soil so important in the fight against climate change? Read more
CLIMATE CHANGE AGRICULTURE PLANET EARTH UNITED NATIONS SOIL POLLUTION SUSTAINABILITY