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Constellation Brands bets on cannabis growth
20 Aug 2018
Beverage and alcohol company Constellation Brands and Canopy Growth, a diversified cannabis company, have announced what they describe as a significant expansion of their strategic partnership.
Read moreArla to launch whey protein ingredient at Fi South America
20 Aug 2018
Arla Foods Ingredients will launch what it claims is one of the world’s fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes at Food Ingredients South America (São Paulo,Brazil, 21-23 August 2018).
Read moreLooking to food waste for new ingredients
20 Aug 2018
The food industry produces an enormous amount of waste during processing, but some are looking to give such products new life as valuable specialist ingredients.
Read moreRaisio continues to struggle for growth
17 Aug 2018
For the period April-June 2018, Raisio’s net sales totalled €59.7 (61.4) million. Comparable EBIT was €6.5 (11.0) million, accounting for 11.0% (18.0) of net sales. EBIT was €6.5 (39.6) million, accounting for 10.9 (64.6)% of net sales.
Read moreSymrise reports accelerating growth
16 Aug 2018
After what the company describes as a “dynamic” start to the year, Symrise has reported that it accelerated its organic growth course in the second quarter, showing 10.6% growth.
Read moreMintel highlights innovative, surprising new products in 2018
15 Aug 2018
Food and drink innovation in 2018 continues to be influenced by flavour extremes and the impact of social media in spreading visually stimulating and fun concepts, notes Chris Brockman, EMEA Research Manager at Mintel.
Read moreEvolva sales double, loss narrows
15 Aug 2018
Biotechnology and fermentation company Evolva has announced that product sales doubled in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 1.8 million. Total revenues of CHF 3.8 million were up 6% on last year.
Read moreAcrylamide reduction in the spotlight
14 Aug 2018
New EU regulation on acrylamide levels in food came into force in April 2018, spurring companies to step up their reduction efforts. What are the latest solutions?
Read moreCampden BRI to host sugar reduction seminar
13 Aug 2018
A seminar hosted by Campden BRI on sugar reduction in confectionery, sweet sauces and desserts will explore how companies can meet the UK’s childhood obesity targets.
Read moreKerry Taste & Nutrition business grows 4.1%
10 Aug 2018
Kerry Group has issued its Interim Management Report for the half year ended 30 June 2018, reporting a “solid” underlying business performance. Adjusted EPS in constant currency was up 9.0% to 144.2 cents.
Read moreFirmenich partners on AI to support innovation
9 Aug 2018
Firmenich has announced the inauguration of its Digital Lab – D-Lab – in partnership with the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), an institution for science and technology.
Read more94.6% of Frutarom shareholders support IFF deal
9 Aug 2018
IFF and Frutarom have announced that Frutarom shareholders voted to approve the proposed combination of Frutarom and IFF at the special general meeting of Frutarom shareholders.
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