The company further noted that the purchase is in line with its strategic plan to acquire companies in geographies and categories where they have an existing presence UK based Pioneer Foods which is a subsidiary of South Arica’s breakfast cereal manufacturer Pioneer Foods, is planning to purchase UK-based granola brand,[Read More…]
Ingredients
Orkla Foods Ingredients acquires frozen vegetable producer
Agrimex has a production plant in Panenské Břežany, north of Prague. Raw materials are supplied by local Czech farmers in the factory’s vicinity Orkla Foods Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Agrimex which is a frozen vegetable producer in the Czech Republic, through its subsidiary Hamé. With the acquisition Agrimex, Hamé,[Read More…]
Kalsec opens new laboratory in UK
With the opening of the laboratory, Kalsec’s team of food scientists will be able to duplicate a wide range of preparation techniques Natural spice and herb extract producer Kalsec has opened a new laboratory with advanced analytical facilities at Mildenhall, UK.The new lab will be led and supported by its[Read More…]
DFA opens dairy ingredients plant in US
Through a partnership between DFA and 12 of its member farms in Southwest Kansas, the new plant will support the dairy sector growth in the region and help meet the demand for US dairy in domestic and international markets US-based cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has officially opened DFA[Read More…]
Yara Completes Acquisition of ATC
Yara International ASA has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Agronomic Technology Corp (ATC). ATC operates Adapt-N, which is a leading nitrogen recommendation platform in the US that can improve farmer profitability, as well as agricultural sustainability. The acquisition of ATC was completed in line with Yara’s strategy[Read More…]
Frutarom acquires AB-Fortis product from Spain’s AB-Biotics
AB-Fortis is a patent-protected micro-encapsulation technology that enables delivery of iron with increased biological absorption, while avoiding the side effects of metallic taste and digestive problems Flavour company Frutarom has signed an agreement with Spanish biotech company AB-Biotics to acquire its iron deficiency ingredient AB-Fortis. AB-Fortis is a patent-protected micro-encapsulation[Read More…]
Nespresso introduces range of candy-inspired coffee capsules
The brand has teamed up with artists Craig & Karl, who have brought their signature colours and patterns to the range Nespresso has launched a limited-edition collection of coffee capsules which are inspired by traditional candies. The brand has teamed up with artists Craig & Karl, who have brought their signature[Read More…]
SweeGen’s sweetener approved for use in food and beverage categories
The sweetener is derived from the stevia leaf and is already approved for steviol glycosides Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks has approved SweeGen for its Reb M sweetener for use in food and beverage categories. The sweetener is derived from the stevia leaf and is already approved for[Read More…]
Orkla Food to take over Norwegian Arne B Corneliussen
Last year, Arne B Corneliussen reported a turnover of Nkr188m ($23.2m) Orkla Food Ingredients has entered an agreement to acquire Norwegian food ingredients manufacturer and supplier Arne B Corneliussen from Danish Crown’s division DAT-Schaub through the purchase of shares. The financial details of the transaction, have not been disclosed. Arne[Read More…]
Roquette opens new Asia Pacific HQ and an Innovation Center in Singapore
The new facilities will complement Roquette’s existing research and application centers in the Americas, Asia and Europe Roquette, a global leader in innovative plant-based ingredients, today opened new offices and an innovation center in Singapore, increasing its focus on Asia’s nutrition and health challenges. The facilities, which include a research[Read More…]
