Through this phase of the acquisition, Mérieux NutriSciences establishes a strong presence in the Japanese, Moroccan and Southeast Asian markets, and enhances its capabilities in South Africa Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities[Read More…]
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Growing trend of walnut exports from India: A global perspective
According to Mordor Intelligence, the Walnut market size is anticipated to be $9.26 billion in 2025, rising to $11.77 billion by 2030 The Indian appetite for walnuts has continued to rise since COVID-19, as the country’s rapidly rising population learns about its health benefits. Traditional and modern retail shops, including[Read More…]
Australia’s wine exports exceed $2.5 billion in 2024
Strong return to mainland China offsets declines in other markets In the 12 months that ended December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.55 billion and by 7 per cent in volume to 649 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The increase[Read More…]
Sidel adds high-speed aseptic lines to China’s CR Beverage
At CR Beverage’s Yixing and Chengdu plants, Sidel installed three high-speed aseptic complete lines featuring the Aseptic Combi Predis FMa for tea and plum juice CR Beverage, one of China’s leading bottled water brands, has invested in three of Sidel’s complete high-speed aseptic lines to meet increased consumer demand for[Read More…]
Korean seaweed leads global market with record growth
The export value of Korean gim surged by 25.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching a record high of $997 million in 2024 South Korea’s dried seaweed exports have experienced remarkable growth, driven by the popularity of Korean kimchi and ramyeon noodles. Dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean, has become a significant[Read More…]
Food and Beverage Carton Alliance establishes as unified platform
With a vision to expand beyond Europe, FBCA aspires to unite beverage carton manufacturers and their paperboard suppliers in driving sustainable packaging solutions that enhance food security, reduce waste The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organisations announced its launch as[Read More…]
Beyond Oil expands to Australia with 5-Year T&J Oil distribution agreement
New partnership includes minimum purchase commitments for the first 5 years with expected revenue of $243,000 to be recognized in fiscal year 2025 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, announced the signing of a Distribution Agreement[Read More…]
K-Food exports hit all-time high in 2024, surpassing $13Bn
K-Food Plus reached 207 countries, with nine new markets added since 2023, including those ordering advanced smart farms South Korea’s agri-food industry has grown remarkably, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) reporting a record-breaking $13.03 billion in K-Food Plus exports for 2024. This represents a 6.1[Read More…]
UPM Raflatac unveils swatchbooks for wine, spirits and beverage
The swatchbooks include UPM Raflatac’s SmartChoice paper and filmic solutions UPM Raflatac announces the launch of its new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labeling. The swatchbooks, available in a compact and larger-scale format in the EMEIA market, allow printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, colour and[Read More…]
Cirkla launches fibre MAP trays to reduce plastic waste
MAP trays are widely used for preserving freshness and extending the shelf life of meat and frozen foods Cirkla, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking moulded fibre Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays. As the first and only company globally to offer this innovation,[Read More…]
