December 20, 2022 | Analysis

IFPRI Published Pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing excess deaths 

The study, published on Environmental Health Perspectives, is the first to quantify the toll of insufficient wild (animal) pollinators on human health.  “A critical missing piece in the biodiversity discussion has…

December 19, 2022 | Company News

Wilmar recognized as World Number 1 in the Global Child Forum’s Food, Beverage, and Personal Care Benchmark

Wilmar scored a perfect 10 for its efforts in safeguarding children’s rights and well-being, which was an increase from its previous score of 9.8. General Manager of Group Sustainability at…

December 19, 2022 | Company News

Barilla Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Back to Nature, from B&G Foods

Back to Nature features a portfolio of plant-based, non-GMO products that compete in the United States cookies, crackers, granola, and nuts & trail mix categories. Barilla, a fourth-generation family-owned company…

December 16, 2022 | Beverages

Nestlé is investing over 100 million by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands 

Nestlé’s international water brands will be able to reduce their total greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Nestlé’s 2050 net zero commitment. This investment will focus on optimizing logistics routes…

December 16, 2022 | Company News

Azelis pleased to announce the establishment of its presence in Bangladesh

Azelis’ Bangladesh office serves the pharma, food, agricultural, CASE, and personal care markets, complementing its more than 30 offices across the region. Opening its first office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is…

December 15, 2022 | Company News

BENEO takes plant-based chicken to the next level at Fi Europe

BENEO offers manufacturers a scalable and effective way to tap into the plant-based trend, with the most authentic chicken imitation products. BENEO is using this year’s Fi Europe exhibition to…

December 15, 2022 | Food

The global food and grocery retail market will reach US$14.6 trillion by 2026

For the food and beverage industry to establish resilient supply chains and ensure regulatory compliance, phased digital transformations built on deeper visibility and advanced analytics is crucial Online grocery revenues…

December 14, 2022 | Beverages

Kerry enters licensing agreement for rice-derived postbiotic 

Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, has announced a new commercial agreement with Japan-based Kameda Seika to market and distribute the company’s rice-derived postbiotic exclusively in Americas and…

December 14, 2022 | Company News

FAO welcomed an additional $150 million multi-agency contribution from the World Bank to scale up restoration of rural livelihoods in Yemen

Increased support for the joint Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project as acute food insecurity intensifies Since 2021, the $127 million Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project (FSRRP)…

December 13, 2022 | Beverages

Barry Callebaut’s multi-year expansion of its Canadian factory will total USD 100 million

The investment includes liquid and molding lines as well as enhanced dairy-free production capabilities Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the next phase…