gcp-announces-expansion-with-seven-new-industries

December 18, 2018 | Suppliers

GCP announces expansion with seven new industries

The Global Cannabis Partnership is a collaboration of leaders in the government-sanctioned adult-use recreational cannabis industry. With representation from government, private-sector and affiliate organizations, the Partnership works to create international…
agdevco-invests-in-ugandas-coffee-sector

December 17, 2018 | World News

AgDevCo invests in Uganda’s coffee sector

AgDevCo is an impact investor specialising in agribusiness investments in Sub-Sahara Africa AgDevCo announced an investment in Great Lakes Coffee, Uganda’s leading producer and exporter of fully traceable, high-grade coffees. AgDevCo’s multi-million…
healthy-height-shake-mix-wins-world-beverage-innovation-award

December 17, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

Healthy Height Shake Mix wins world beverage innovation award

The nutrition in Healthy Height Shake Mix was developed and tested by pediatricians. Healthy Height Shake Mix was awarded Best Children’s Drink in the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards, in…
inc-to-promote-research-on-dried-fruits-nuts

December 17, 2018 | Nutrition

INC to promote research on dried fruits, nuts

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…
hearthside-foods-completes-greencore-us-acquisition

November 26, 2018 | World News

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…
marine-harvest-changes-to-mowi

November 19, 2018 | World News

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…
big-brands-oath-to-cut-all-plastic-waste

October 29, 2018 | World News

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…
diets-high-in-meat-sugar-and-dairy-produce-linked-to-cancer

October 17, 2018 | World News

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…
acp-collaborates-with-ifad-to-strengthen-their-cooperation

September 26, 2018 | World News

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,…
mars-launches-a-plan-for-overhauling-its-cocoa-supply-chain

September 21, 2018 | World News

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…