The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-05
Two Scientists Named to ARS Science Hall of Fame
Two scientists have earned a place in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Science Hall of Fame for their pioneering and impactful research in human nutritional health and biobased product... Read more
ars science hall of fame biobased products terry isbell lindsay allen
2022-04-05
USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of the Year
For his outstanding contributions to veterinary virology and discovery and development of vaccines against African Swine Fever (ASF), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist
Manuel Borca is... Read more
microbiologist manuel borca distinguished senior research scientist of the year for 2022 plum island animal disease control vaccine for african swine fever herbert l. rothbart outstanding early career research scientist sheri spiegal range management research unit
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
2022-04-03
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
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
2022-03-29
National Grain to build grains terminal in Yanbu Commercial Port, Saudi Arabia | Food Business Africa Magazine
SAUDI ARABIA — National Grain Co., a joint venture between the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) and Bahri, has signed an agreement to ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed