Investment of CHF 50 million highlights Givaudan’s commitment to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the South East Asia region Givaudan, a global leader in Taste & well-being, announced the ground-breaking of its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Cikarang, Indonesia, reinforcing its commitment to the Southeast Asia region. The new[Read More…]
Ingredients
BENEO appoints Imen Ouerdiane as sales director of EMEA
Imen holds an engineering degree in Food Science and has more than 20 years of experience in the food industry BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients announced the appointment of Imen Ouerdiane as Sales Director EMEA. In her role, which came into effect on 2nd September 2024, Imen will lead[Read More…]
Cargill launches new cocoa production line in Indonesia
The new line brings innovation capabilities and competitiveness to customers in the bakery, ice cream and chocolate confectionery categories Cargill announced the launch of a new cocoa production line at its cocoa processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia. Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director of Cargill’s Food Solutions Southeast Asia, revealed, “When it[Read More…]
Lesaffre acquires Biorigin
This deal aims to leverage Lesaffre’s and Biorigin’s complementary capabilities to enable enhanced yeast derivative and savoury ingredient solutions for customers worldwide Lesaffre, an independent key global player in fermentation and microorganisms, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Biorigin, a business unit of Zilor, a multinational company producing[Read More…]
Prinova transforms New Jersey production site
The facility became fully operational in September 2024 Prinova Aromas, a division of the NAGASE Group, has invested in its New Jersey facility to enhance its position as a global leader in flavour and fragrance ingredients. This transformation is two years in the making, streamlining logistics operations, enhancing essential oil[Read More…]
AB Kauno Grūdai increases investment in breadcrumb factory
The investment was planned as early as 2022 and has since grown 1.5 times AB Kauno Grūdai, a subsidiary of AB Akola Group, has increased its investment in the breadcrumb factory, which it plans to build in Kėdainiai. The company, which has one breadcrumb coatings factory in the Kaunas region,[Read More…]
Nutraland USA’s Somato Phytomelatonin achieves GRAS status
Somato is the world’s first whole food-derived phytomelatonin from tomatoes Nutraland USA announced that its game-changing plant-based melatonin ingredient, Somato, derived from tomatoes, has achieved self-affirmed Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) status. This significant milestone highlights Somato’s safety and paves the way for greater acceptance and utilisation of this innovative ingredient[Read More…]
Oman launches first commercial saffron cultivation farm
The project, spanning an area of over 25,000 square meters in Al Jabal Al Akhdar Oman’s first commercial-scale saffron cultivation farm project has begun operations at a site in Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Saffron Oman aims to introduce the first batch of locally-grown saffron by the end of 2024. According[Read More…]
Samyang Corporation establishes Korea’s allulose production facility
Largest allulose production capacity in Korea; aims to double speciality product revenue share by 2030 Samyang Corporation has completed the construction of Korea’s largest allulose plant and is accelerating its expansion of market share for alternative sweeteners both domestically and internationally. Samyang Corporation (CEO Nag-hyun Choi) held a groundbreaking ceremony[Read More…]
Fonterra to expand Studholme site to grow protein ingredients offering
The investment of around $75 million is part of the Co-op’s strategy to grow value through its world-leading Ingredients business Fonterra is set to expand its Studholme site on the South Island, New Zealand to create a hub for high-value proteins. Fonterra’s proteins have enhanced functionality and are designed to[Read More…]
