Latest News in the food Industry

26 Jan 2015

Food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International has reported on 2014 M&A (mergers and acquisition) activity. A record 563 food and drink transactions took place, with a record 35 involved sums over US $1 billion, 2.5 times the number in 20...

26 Jan 2015

Zeelandia and Fine Organics have set up a joint venture in India. Fine Zeelandia will serve India and neighbouring markets with dry and liquid baking ingredients, most of which will be produced locally. Establishing the Indian joint venture means that ...

26 Jan 2015

Mars has launched three new policies aimed at reducing deforestation in its beef, soy, paper and pulp supply chains. The company said that these policies fulfil a commitment made in its Deforestation Policy (announced March 2014) and outline clear targ...

26 Jan 2015

Barry Callebaut has announced the opening of its new Chocolate Academy centre. Located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the company says that it will be the first of its kind training centre in the Middle East and the 17th in the company’s network of s...

23 Jan 2015

Arla Foods Ingredients is to sell lactose ingredients through the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) online auction platform for the first time as part of its bid to become the world’s leading lactose supplier. More than 900,000 tonnes of dairy ingredients are t...

23 Jan 2015

EFSA’s comprehensive re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity concludes that BPA poses no health risk to consumers of any age group (including unborn children, infants and adolescents) at current exposure levels. Exposure from the diet ...

23 Jan 2015

Sensient Food Colors Europe says that it has developed proprietary technology in the extraction of Spirulina blue that the company says complies with both the new EU Guidance Notes and FDA quality specifications. The ‘EU Guidance Notes on the cla...

23 Jan 2015

OptiBiotix Health, a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes, has announced that it has entered into a 50/50 joint venture  agreement with NIP, a wholly owned undertaking of NIZO Food Research. As an...

22 Jan 2015

Using formal and grassroots market research tactics, Sensient Flavours says it has identified four primary consumer interests — hybrid flavours, regional inspiration, creative sourcing and savoury updates — that inform eight up-and-coming flavour trend...

22 Jan 2015

Chr. Hansen saw 9% organic growth in Q1 2014/15 and said that it maintains its full-year expectations of 7-9% organic growth. Revenues were €188 million, up 10% on Q1 2013/14. EBIT before special items was €44 million, compared to €43 million in Q1 201...

22 Jan 2015

Dannon has introduced Light & Fit Protein Shakes, a new on-the-go option with, says the company, a satisfying taste to help shrink everyday food temptations, describing the product as a deliciously convenient way to help overcome some of the tough ...

22 Jan 2015

Direct selling company Amway has acquired the XS Energy brand, co-founded by former Amway business owner David Vanderveen. The deal expands the brand’s geographic reach and advances Amway’s strategy of connecting with young entrepreneurs. &...