The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-12
Brussels aims to circumvent Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
It wants to help Kyiv export crucial goods like grain to help soften the blow to the global economy. Read more
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2022-05-11
Elopak boosts packaging manufacturing capacity with acquisition of MENA region’s Naturepak | Food Business Africa Magazine
MOROCCO - Global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, Elopak, has acquired Naturepak, the leading gable top fresh liquid carton and packaging ... Read more
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2022-05-10
Kerry inaugurates US$40m modern taste facility in South Africa to serve entire region | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - Irish multinational taste and nutrition company, Kerry, has opened a new R650 million (US$40m) plant in KwaZulu-Natal aimed at producing sust ... Read more
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2022-05-09
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway
The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season. Read more
2022-05-09
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway
The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season. Read more
2022-05-09
Robertet acquires Omega Ingredients in push to grow presence in UK flavor market | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK – Robertet, a leading global flavor, and fragrance company has announced the acquisition of UK-based natural flavors and ingredients company Omega Ingred ... Read more
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2022-05-09
IFF launches new clean label ingredient that enhance stability, mouth feel of plant-based beverages | Food Business Africa Magazine
US – IFF has unveiled a new stabilizer that offers ‘exceptional stability’ in plant-based beverage formulations while at the same time enabling formulators ... Read more
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2022-05-08
Ukrainian farmers export their harvest via Romania
Neighbouring countries are updating their port infrastructure to help with international exports, while Ukrainian farmers call the bomb squad to defuse undetonated explosives. Read more
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2022-05-07
Bühler Networking Days 2022 announced, with focus on insects, pulses, bioprocessing, upcycling, e-mobility and zero emissions  | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND – Leading provider of food processing and mobility technology Bühler has announced that its hugely popular Networking Days will be held on June ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-05-06
How war is hitting Ukraine's farmers and menacing world food supplies
Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country. Read more
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2022-05-05
Younger consumers drive demand for sustainable packaging, express willingness to pay more | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA – Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has remained robust and is expected to remain so in the coming years thanks to an ever-expan ... Read more
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2022-05-05
Ardagh takes over Africa’s leading glass maker Consol Group, expanding its global footprint | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - Ardagh Group, global supplier of metal and glass packaging, has finalized the acquisition of Consol Group, Africa's largest glass packag ... Read more
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