The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-09-03
DSM to acquire dairy-based savory flavorings supplier First Choice Ingredients for US$453m | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Royal DSM is acquiring US based supplier of dairy-based savory flavorings, First Choice Ingredients, to expand its presence in the food and beverage s ... Read more
dairy & infant foods mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-09-02
Corbion unveils expands Pristine range with new dough conditioners that reduces need for gluten | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS — Amsterdam, Netherlands-based global ingredients leader Corbion is expanding its Pristine range of dough improvers with the launch of a new con ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2021-08-31
Bühler, DIL inaugurate new technology center to support development of extruded meat substitutes | Food Business Africa Magazine
GERMANY - Bühler AG and DIL (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V.) have inaugurated a new technology center in Germany to support further develo ... Read more
plant-based foods supplier news & innovations
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
2021-08-20
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
2021-08-09
Berlin Packaging bolsters European market position with acquisition of Juvasa Group | Food Business Africa Magazine
SPAIN – US based supplier of packaging solutions Berlin Packaging has acquired the Juvasa Group, a supplier of glass, plastic and metal packaging for the fo ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations