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…
firmenich-to-acquire-senomyx

September 19, 2018 | World News

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…
nestle-brings-vegan-almond-milk-to-mexico

September 12, 2018 | World News

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…
hygiena-seals-acquisition-of-biomedal-diagnostics-food-safety

September 12, 2018 | World News

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…