The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-31
Bühler opens Insect Technology Center to support innovation in food and feed industries | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND — Bühler Group, a Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, has opened a world-class Insect Technology Center (ITC) in Uzwil, Switzerlan ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-05-31
DSM, Firmenich merger to create a global behemoth in nutrition, beauty and well-being | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS – Global food ingredient suppliers DSM and Firmenich have entered into a business combination agreement to establish a leading creation and inno ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-05-30
Princess Anne to visit Royal Norfolk Show
The Covid-hit show returns for the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association's 175th anniversary. Read more
Princess Anne, Princess Royal Agriculture
2022-05-28
County show returns in full after pandemic
The event showcasing Shropshire's agriculture is "back to its brilliant best". Read more
Shrewsbury Agriculture
2022-05-28
Rooftop protest staged at beef industry event
Activists call for an end to animal farming at the National Beef Association Expo in Darlington. Read more
UK farming Agriculture Animal rights Darlington
2022-05-28
Kerry opens new Application and Development center in Kenya to drive sustainable nutrition | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Irish multinational taste and nutrition company, Kerry, has opened an Application and Development center in Kenya, to support its customers in East ... Read more
investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2022-05-28
Nampak more than doubles headline earnings per share on improved performance across all segments | Food Business Africa Magazine
SOUTH AFRICA - Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer, Nampak, has reported a 24% rise in revenue to R8.1 billion (US$520m) in the six months e ... Read more
financials & economy supplier news & innovations
2022-05-27
Tagatose to be classified as an added sugar when used in foods, US Food regulator rules | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that tagatose — a naturally occurring but rare sugar — will need to be disclosed on prod ... Read more
food safety & regulatory sugar & confectionery supplier news & innovations
2022-05-27
Smurfit Kappa becomes first vegan-certified packaging company amid rising concern over chemicals in food packaging | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK – Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world, has registered with the Vegan Society scheme, becoming the first vegan- ... Read more
food safety & regulatory supplier news & innovations
2022-05-27
Tate & Lyle continues growth strategy in Latin America as Hershey opens largest R&D facility outside US | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHILE — British-headquartered global supplier of food and beverage ingredients, Tate & Lyle is bolstering its presence in Latin America with the openin ... Read more
investments & funding news sugar & confectionery supplier news & innovations
2022-05-26
Soaring fertiliser prices force farmers to rethink
Research into replacements for nitrogen-based fertilisers has been spurred by high prices and climate concerns. Read more
Climate change Agriculture Climate change
2022-05-26
Bettcher strengthens food processing equipment portfolio with acquisition of Frontmatec | Food Business Africa Magazine
DENMARK --Bettcher Industries, a leading manufacturer of protein processing equipment, has signed a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Frontma ... Read more
meat, poultry & fish mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations