Continued operation of the Landliebe sites in Heilbronn and Schefflenz is not viable due to negative economic prospects – Closure of the sites planned by summer 2026 Just over a year ago, Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller took over the majority of the German dairy products business of the Dutch dairy company[Read More…]
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Grupo Bimbo acquires Vel Pitar bakery in Romania
With the purchase of Vel Pitar, the Mexico-based company expands its global presence to include 34 countries on four continents Grupo Bimbo, the world’s leading and largest bakery company, announces its arrival in Romania following the acquisition of the Vel Pitar bakery. Founded in 1999, Vel Pitar operates ten bakeries[Read More…]
EU adds 20 algae species in Novel Food Status Catalogue
The addition of the new species to the Novel Food Status Catalogue is a game-changer for the algae industry in Europe More than 20 algae species have been added to the EU Novel Food Status Catalogue. Thanks to collaborative efforts of the European Commission and EU Member States’ competent authorities, they[Read More…]
Ethiopia and Netherlands jointly build cooling centre for fresh produce exports
The project, known as Cool Port Addis, is designed to facilitate the export of horticultural crops from Ethiopia in a cooled state to the port of Rotterdam The Ethiopian government has signed an agreement with Invest International, which acts on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation[Read More…]
Millennial Salmon project maximizes inclusion of AlgaPrime DHA keeping performance in feed production
The Millennial Salmon Project aims to create the world’s most sustainable farmed salmon using novel ingredients with a low carbon footprint and a focus on the circular economy Corbion, the global market leader in algae-based ingredients, announced preliminary results of a new study from the Millennial Salmon Project, a strategic[Read More…]
High Liner Foods invests $5Mn in Norway’s Norcod
In exchange for the $5 million investment, High Liner Foods will receive an approximately 10 per cent share ownership in Norcod High Liner Foods Incorporated, a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company, announced it has committed to making a $5 million investment in Norcod AS (Norcod), a leader in responsible and sustainable cod aquaculture[Read More…]
European Commission gathers views from all stakeholders in food supply chain
Farmers and their associations raised concerns about the prevalence of unfair practices within the food supply chain The European Commission is calling farmers and all smaller suppliers across the food supply chain to share their views on their experience with unfair trading practices. A survey is currently available online in all EU[Read More…]
European Parliament endorses new packaging regulation to reduce plastic waste
To mitigate food waste, the ENVI committee’s resolution includes a ban on ultra-light plastic bags under 15 microns, except where necessary for hygiene or as primary packaging for loose foods The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has taken a significant step towards environmental[Read More…]
German scientists discover new type of apple juice improves heart health
They used a novel squeezing method called a spiral filter press to maximize the polyphenols in apple juice Scientists at Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany have discovered a new type of apple juice that has the potential to improve heart health by increasing blood flow. They used a novel squeezing[Read More…]
ADB, Credo sign deal to promote food security in Georgia
ADB’s financing will provide long-term local currency funding to support Credo The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Credo Bank have signed a loan of 65 million lari ($25 million). The loan will support lending activities to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a specific focus on targeting women borrowers[Read More…]
