The grants are aimed at helping improve our understanding of the benefits of eating nuts and dried fruits. The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has launched its Annual Call for Research Projects (300,000 euros) and Annual Call for Promotion and Dissemination Projects to fund research into the health[Read More…]
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Hearthside Foods completes Greencore US acquisition
This acquisition adds frozen breakfast foods, refrigerated snack kits, salad kits, and fresh-made sandwiches and entrees to their capabilities. Hearthside Food Solutions (“Hearthside”), a leading contract manufacturer, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Greencore US, the US unit of Greencore Group plc, an Ireland-based public company. Greencore US[Read More…]
Marine Harvest changes to Mowi
The company will launch the MOWI brand into selected markets. Marine Harvest Group is the world’s leading seafood company and largest producer of farmed salmon, with presence in 24 countries and a total of 13 650 employees worldwide. Marine Harvest launched a global brand called MOWI, and further to this[Read More…]
Big brands oath to cut all plastic waste
The initiative is the result of a partnership between The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s and Nestle are among 250 major brands pledging to cut all plastic waste from their operations a move described by the UN as the most ambitious effort yet to fight plastic[Read More…]
Diets high in meat, sugar, and dairy produce linked to cancer
World Health Organization (WHO) research released last month found Norway, Sweden, and Ireland had more than 10 times as many instances of prostate cancer as in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, or Jordan. Arab men are being warned that it’s good food, not good genes, that gives the Middle East a low[Read More…]
ACP collaborates with IFAD to strengthen their cooperation
The agreement will enable the two institutions to strengthen their synergies and complementarity, at a time when current global challenges, including the fight against hunger, migration, climate change, youth employment, and nutrition require a coordinated and heightened response On the margins of the 73rd session of the United Nations General[Read More…]
Mars launches a plan for overhauling its cocoa supply chain
Called Cocoa for Generations, the plan places the interest of the smallholder farmer at its center, helps to safeguard children and forests, and creates a pathway for cocoa farmers and cocoa-growing communities to thrive. Mars Wrigley Confectionery, a maker of chocolate for more than 100 years and one of the[Read More…]
Firmenich to acquire Senomyx
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Firmenich will promptly commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Senomyx common stock for $1.50 per share in cash. Firmenich and Senomyx, Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Firmenich will[Read More…]
Nestle brings Vegan almond milk to Mexico
“This investment allows Nestlé to strengthen its presence in fast-growing categories such as healthy plant-based foods, beverages, and snacks” New vegan beverage line Nature’s Path will launch in Mexico and Ecuador this year. The line will feature almond milk blended with fruit juices in flavors such as Almond + Apple,[Read More…]
Hygiena seals acquisition of Biomedal Diagnostics Food Safety
The new division will continue to be based in Seville, and will be named Hygiena Diagnóstica España S.L. Warburg Pincus portfolio company Hygiena recently announced the successful addition of Biomedal’s Food Safety division to its portfolio. Biomedal Food Safety, acquired from Seville, Spain-based Biomedal, offers a wide range of allergen[Read More…]
