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Sustainability
Mars, Danone, Nestlé, Unilever create alliance
19 Jul 2018
Four of America's largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organisation focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
Read moreMintel analyses impact of Generation Z
19 Jul 2018
Millennials have had their time in the spotlight; now, companies are looking to the next generation to see how they will impact the future of the food and drink industry, according to Mintel.
Read moreADM, Aston Foods launch sweetener, starch JV
18 Jul 2018
ADM and Russia-based Aston Foods and Food Ingredients have successfully received all required regulatory approvals and launched their 50-50 joint venture to provide sweeteners and starches to customers in Russia.
Read moreLeSaffre buys North American baking ingredients company
17 Jul 2018
The acquisition will enhance Lesaffre's performance ingredient offering to the baking market, the company said, and will bring together great expertise to generate value for its customers.
Read moreDSM to debut new non-artificial sweetener
17 Jul 2018
DSM is to introduce AVANSYA Reb M. AVANSYA is DSM’s new brand for sustainably produced, non-artificial sweeteners that are designed to answer to the need for advanced, flexible sugar reduction.
Read moreMazza Innovation acquired by Sensient Technologies
16 Jul 2018
Sensient Technologies has acquired Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology company Mazza Innovation. The addition of Mazza Innovation is, says Sensient, a major step in the evolution of its “seed to shelf” strategy.
Read moreInnova: plant-based products grow 62%
16 Jul 2018
Plant-based innovation is flourishing, while growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products into high popularity, according to Innova Market Insights.
Read moreDSM launches acrylamide reduction solution
13 Jul 2018
DSM has introduced PreventASe XR, an enzymatic solution that is said to prevent the formation of acrylamide in high-pH applications such as corn chips, biscuits, and crackers.
Read moreRoquette expands caramel capability with acquisition
12 Jul 2018
Roquette has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Sethness Products Company, a producer of caramel colour for food and beverage markets.
Read moreADM, Cargill form soybean JV
12 Jul 2018
ADM and Cargill have successfully completed their transaction and formally launched SoyVen, their new joint venture to provide soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt.
Read moreFAO reports first fall of commodity prices in 2018
11 Jul 2018
International agricultural food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 2018, as trade tensions affected markets even with global production prospects down.
Read moreCampden BRI announces MAP foods club
11 Jul 2018
Campden BRI has launched a club project so manufacturers of modified atmosphere packed (MAP) foods can understand the effects of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration on shelf life.
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