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2023-03-03
General Mills, Kellogg, Post Holdings oppose changes to “healthy” claims labeling in US
USA – Proposed changes to which foods can be labeled “healthy” by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have received strong opposition from major indus ... Read more
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2023-03-03
Snack food maker Calbee earmarks US$1bn to expand its presence in China and North America
JAPAN - Japanese snack food maker, Calbee, plans to invest about 140 billion yen (US$1 billion) in automation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and facil ... Read more
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2023-03-02
Global Soybean meal market to reach US$94.2 billion by 2031: Allied Market Research
GLOBAL- The global soybean meal industry is anticipated to generate US$94.2 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2031, according to Allied Market Research. The report, "Soybean... Read more
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2023-03-02
Maize prices in Kenya hit a record high as competition over scarce supply stiffens between millers, other agencies
KENYA – Maize prices in Kenya have hit a new record high of KES 6000 per 90Kg bag as scarce supply of the commodity creates new competition between millers and other agencies such as the National... Read more
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2023-03-02
IFEEDER seeks partners to implement phase two of sustainability project
USA- On 28th February, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) announced that it was starting the second phase of its Sustainability Road Ma ... Read more
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2023-03-02
Barry Callebaut Group appoints Vamsi Mohan Thati Asia Pacific’s president
SINGAPORE- Barry Callebaut Group's board of directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati as president of their Asia Pacific business, headquartered in Sin ... Read more
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2023-03-01
Nestle commits billions to Purina Petcare division, casts doubt over human-grade pet food profitability
SWITZERLAND- Nestlé shared its plans to further growth for its Purina Petcare division though the company is doubtful of the profitability of the human-grad ... Read more
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2023-03-01
US agricultural exports projections down $5.5 billion from November forecast
USA- The USDA notes that U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year (FY) 2023 are projected at US$184.5 billion, down US$5.5 billion from the November forecast. According to the Agricultural Outlook... Read more
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2023-03-01
Animal feed micronutrient market to reach US$3.3 billion by 2031: Research Dive
GLOBAL- The Animal Feed Micronutrient Market will reach US$3.3 billion by 2031 according to a report by Research Dive. The report, titled & ... Read more
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2023-03-01
BRF to divest pet-food operation following US$114.7 million quarter-four net loss
BRAZIL- According to a stock-exchange announcement on 28th February, Brazilian meat processor, BRF, plans to sell its pet-food business after registering a ... Read more
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2023-03-01
Gavilon officially rebrands to Viterra in the US and Mexico after 2022 acquisition
USA- Gavilon has finally rebranded as Viterra across its business in the United States and Mexico, following Viterra Ltd.’s purchase of the grains origination and storage and food ingredients business... Read more
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2023-02-28
Consumers could feel the wheat price spike impact sooner as millers hold less supply
GLOBAL- Wheat buyers globally are reducing their purchase of future supplies which means that consumers could feel price spike impacts sooner than they did in the past, an analysis by Zawya has... Read more
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