The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-06
Packaging supplier Elopak partners Nippon Paper to expand presence in Oceania | Food Business Africa Magazine
OCEANIA –Norwegian carton packaging and filling equipment supplier Elopak ASA is strengthening its position in Oceania with a new licensing partnership with ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-04-05
Kerry completes acquisition of US-based botanical extract supplier Natreon | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK – Irish multinational taste and nutrition company Kerry has completed its acquisition of US-based supplier of branded Ayurvedic botanical ingredients Nat ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-04-04
"Candles" preserve Saint-Emilion vines as cold spell hits France
In the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, French winegrowers are lighting "candles", or using windmills and helicopters, in order to fight against the cold that hit many agricultural regions on Sunday... Read more
2022-04-03
COFCO adds new bulk terminal in Brazil to strengthen grain handling capabilities | Food Business Africa Magazine
BRAZIL — Chinese state-owned food processing holding company COFCO has expanded its grain handling capabilities in Brazil through the acquisition of rights ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-04-01
Scoular expands US grain handling capabilities with acquisition of two facilities in Florida | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American grain, feed, and food ingredient supplier Scoular is strengthening its US grain handling with the addition of two facilities in Florida. T ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions
2022-04-01
Nigeria introduces mandatory fortification of rice, heightens fight against hidden hunger | Food Business Africa Magazine
NIGERIA - The Federal Government of Nigeria has included rice on the list of foods that must be fortified with micronutrients to boost nutritional value der ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed nutrition, health & wellness
2022-03-31
Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?
Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment. Read more
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2022-03-31
Tate & Lyle strengthens Asia presence with acquisition of dietary fibre company Quantum Hi-Tech | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA – British food ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle is expanding its presence in China through an acquisition of a local prebiotic dietary fibre busin ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Kenya searches for alternative wheat source to meet high demand on back of Russia-Ukraine conflict | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Wheat production in Kenya is forecasted to rise by 20% in the Marketing Year (MY) 2022/2023 to 300,000 MT due to better weather conditions. Yields a ... Read more
agriculture & agribusiness grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-03-30
Firmenich opens new regional hub in Dubai to strengthen presence in MENA | Food Business Africa Magazine
UAE – Swiss flavour and fragrance company Firmenich has opened a new regional hub at the Dubai Science Park in an effort to strengthen its presence in the M ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Cargill adds natural flavor to stevia sweetener to enhance performance in food formulations | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American global food corporation Cargill has updated its stevia sweetener to enhance its performance in food formulation. Cargill said its EverSweet + ... Read more
sugar & confectionery supplier news & innovations
2022-03-30
Ball Corp announces decision to leave Russia as Kerry suspends exports, investments | Food Business Africa Magazine
RUSSIA – Global supplier of sustainable packaging Ball Corporation has announced a decision to exit the Russian market due to the ongoing Ukraine crisis whe ... Read more
supplier news & innovations