The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-08-29
IFF doubles down on portfolio optimization strategy with deal to sell microbial control unit to Lanxess for US$1.3 billion | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has signed a deal to sell its microbial control unit to German specialty chemicals maker Lanxess as part ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-08-24
Louis Dreyfus to build coffee facility in Vietnam as Cargill eyes greater share of Asia-Pacific’s chocolate market | Food Business Africa Magazine
VIETNMAN – Agricultural commodity trading giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is expanding its presence in Vietnam through a new joint venture agreement with ... Read more
supplier news & innovations tea, coffee & cocoa
2021-08-24
Arla Food Ingredients introduces new concept for protein bars as Kendamil debuts world’s first baby formula ice cream | Food Business Africa Magazine
DENMARK - Arla Foods Ingredients is launching Lacprodan SoftBar, a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars that offer healthier indulgence wit ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations
2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
water health ecosystem services food security food systems environment and natural resources india pakistan south asia middle east and north africa
2021-08-20
SIG commissions second plant for aseptic carton packaging in China | Food Business Africa Magazine
CHINA – Switzerland-based supplier of aseptic packaging solutions SIG has commissioned a new plant in China as part of efforts to expand its presence in Asi ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-08-19
Huhtamaki to expand presence in flexible packaging market with US$483m acquisition of Elif | Food Business Africa Magazine
TURKEY – Finnish food packaging specialist Huhtamaki is set to expand its position in the flexible packaging market with a US$483 million acquisition of Tur ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-08-17
Tate & Lyle partners Kellogg’s to offer free online course on benefits of dietary fibre | Food Business Africa Magazine
LATIN AMERICA - Tate & Lyle PLC is partnering with the Nutrition and Health Institute of Kellogg Co. (INSK) to share the latest science on dietary fiber ... Read more
nutrition, health & wellness supplier news & innovations
2021-08-13
Barry Callebaut partners Nestlé, Proforest to promote sustainable practices in coconut farming | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is stepping up its efforts to make sustainable chocolate the norm by extending its sustainability ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-08-13
Olam to list food ingredients unit in London after first half profit jump | Food Business Africa Magazine
SINGAPORE – Agricultural commodity trading company Olam has picked London for the initial public offering of its multibillion-pound food ingredients busines ... Read more
financials & economy investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
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2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
health nutrition poverty social protection india south asia asia