Cargill has reported new earnings of $2.31 billion for its 2013 fiscal year, nearly double the $1.17 billion realized in the prior year. Revenues totaled $136.7 billion, up 2% from
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- Arla Foods to invest €210 million in English dairy Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million – into the UK with highly advanced production technology at the...
- Tirlán announces CEO transition The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited, the Irish agri-food business, has announced that after leading the organisation through its recent transformation and a highly successful 40-year career, Jim Bergin (pictured...
- Predictions for 2024 Top Beverage Trends Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has announced its annual predictions for the upcoming trends in the beverage industry for 2024. Renowned for its accurate foresight, Flavorman provides valuable...
- Kerry Group agrees €150 million acquisition Kerry Group plc, the global taste & nutrition company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire part of the global lactase enzyme business of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S and...
- £15.6 million boost for low-emission food production systems in the UK Innovate UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) are set to invest £15.6 million in 32 projects as part of the novel low-emission food production systems competition....
Flexi Narrow Aisle – the UK-based manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks – has announced an investment of over in £1mllion in its short term rental (STR)
US-based chemical company FMC has completed the acquisition of Omega-3 fatty acid concentrates manufacturer Epax Nutra and Epax UK (Epax) for approximately $345m. The acquisition is part of FMC’s strategy
As part of the Cargill Cocoa Promise, the first Brazilian cocoa farmers have become UTZ Certified and their products can now carry the UTZ Certified label. Cargill is a founding
Cargill’s commitment towards a sustainable supply chain provides new opportunities for cocoa farmers and farming communities Ilhéus, Brazil, July 18, 2013 – As part of the Cargill Cocoa Promise,
The third largest palm oil producer in the world, Thailand has now joined a select group of nations that supply certified sustainable palm oil (SCPO), with a first consignment ready
An industry consortium has joined forces with the European Commission to form a partnership worth €3.8bn to accelerate the deployment of biobased products. The European Commission proposed a €3.8bn Public
Demand for high quality dairy proteins is set to rise dramatically in the coming years as manufacturers and consumers begin to realise their full potential, says Arla Foods Ingredients. Supplies
Welsh enzyme company Biocatalysts Ltd has developed a new enzyme as an alternative to papain, a papaya extract, which avoids susceptibility to seasonal price variations. The enzyme, dubbed Promod 950L,
Fruit and vegetable residues typically discarded in the manufacture of isotonic sports drinks could be a rich nutrient source for other foodstuffs like bars and biscuits, Brazilian researchers have found.
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching natural alternative garlic and onion flavors, offering manufacturers sustainable, cost-effective options for a variety of foods. Garlic and onion are among the most
The US FDA has issued a ‘No Objection’ GRAS letter allowing beverage manufacturers to use Pure Circle’s high-purity Reb D stevia to sweeten US products, a move that could reignite
Naturex is to launch a new Energy Chew concept, developed specially for the IFT Food Expo. The chews have been created to show confectionery manufacturers the potential for creating functional
LycoRed Appointed Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager in France LycoRed Ltd. appoints Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager for the French food and beverage market. Comon will enhance
PureCircle, the world’s largest stevia supplier and marketer, has announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a No Objection letter for the use of PureCircle’s
The Brand & Design Village, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, will be buzzing with creativity as some of the best agencies in the business sign up to showcase their latest
The global reduced fat chocolate category is set for 13.4% sales growth this year. We ask how chocolate makers can formulate to get a piece of the action. According to
Brazilian researchers say a new method for sensory analysis of chocolate could slash description times in half compared to the conventional technique. In research published in the journal Food Quality
Microbiological criteria for Listeria are not always strictly adhered to in ready-to-eat foods leading to an increased risk of infection, according to a study by the German Federal Institute for
Mérieux NutriSciences and Barilla have created a method to identify food contaminants simultaneously in bakery raw materials and finished products. The R&D team used the LC-HRMS Exactive (Orbitrap Technology) to
Weetabix-owned natural and organic cereal and snack firm Barbara’s says it can better target its niche consumer base with digital media efforts at a cheaper cost. Speaking to BakeryandSnacks.com, senior
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has officially inaugurated its expanded state-of-the art chocolate factory located inToluca, 65 km southwest from Mexico City. Barry
Constellation Brands says it is introducing a Bloody Mary-style beer in the US as it seeks to exploit a ‘pretty
Taco Bell has introduced its new Power Protein menu, which sees the word “meat” being ditched in favour of “protein”,
Enzymes can help snack makers significantly reduce acrylamide in baked goods and snacks, but they are not ideal for potato
A new EU-approved health claim for fructose-containing foods and scientific backing of glycaemic index (GI) information on food packaging are
Small variations in the growth conditions of probiotics may have a major effect on their survival and robustness, according to
Food and drink processors should pursue sugar replacers not only because they are healthier, but because they can be proved
Looking to give dairy manufacturers a simpler, more efficient and consistent way to culture America’s best-selling yoghurt, DuPont Nutrition &
Chr. Hansen is touting the benefits of its CHY-MAX M coagulant in terms of cutting CO2 emissions and reducing environmental
French dairy cooperatives Sodiaal and 3A Coop have announced that the two organisations plan to merge, with completion expected by
EHL Ingredients has added organic smoked Spanish paprika to its product range in the UK, on the back of increased
Significant salt reduction is possible in most broths and ready meals without affecting microbial safety, according to a new study
The way a food’s flavour is perceived is not just about its basic ingredients – colour contrast and even the
Gruppo Campari announces it has signed an agreement to acquire the business assets of Copack Beverage A Limited Partnership (‘Copack’),
Unilever has announced the opening of Four Acres Singapore, the company’s first global leadership development centre outside of the UK.
Reducing the carbon footprint in the food value chain—the greenhouse gas emissions from farm to fork—is a major focus area
Galam Group has implemented a number of significant organizational changes aiming to achieve a two pronged strategy: To enhance the
Zeelandia, a global bakery ingredients manufacturer, has pioneered an exciting new testing method to determine the crustiness of bakery products
LycoRed Ltd. has developed new formulations of vegetarian red colourants as part of its Tomat-O-Red® line of tomato lycopene colour
Frutarom Health announces a strategic move into the functional foods market on a global scale, furthering the strong positioning of
Leading food ingredientsupplier, EHL Ingredients, announces the launch of a brand new, organic ingredient to the UK food industry –
Labcell the exclusive UK distributor for Decagon Devices, is has introduced the AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser as a
Ingredients firm Mantrose-Haeuser has launched its Certicoat antisticking polish and glazing agent in Europe after success in the US and
Spanish-based chocolate and cocoa ingredients firm Natra has committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa by 2020. The firm also plans
ConfectioneryNews explores the issues at the pulse of healthier and functional chocolate, candy and gum. We’re gearing up for a
Mars has discovered the genetic sequence to breed higher yielding, disease tolerant cacao trees that could lead to better tasting
The greatest opportunities to grow flavoured milk sales globally lie in the ambient category, according to a trends briefing by
A laboratory is a place of science, rigor, precision, but also of innovation, discovery and high-level teamwork. Puratos, in launching
Muller Quaker Dairy and Ultima Foods have moved to distance themselves from concerns about the potential environmental impact of Greek
SODA-LO™ Salt Microspheres – a new salt reduction ingredient. Tate & Lyle’s SODA-LO™ Salt Microspheres is a salt reducing ingredient
The ability to modify the micro- and macro-structure of food products using hydrocolloid science offers the food industry a plethora
Fresh, locally-sourced fruit, vegetables and legumes must replace foods high in fat and sugar in the EU’s fund for Most
Europeans are among the most apathetic people in the world about their health as they age – creating big challenges