kellogg-plans-expansion-of-non-cereal-portfolio

October 9, 2017 | World News

Kellogg plans expansion of non-cereal portfolio

Kellogg plans to buy protein-bar RXBAR for $600 million. Kellogg, the Battle Creek-based maker of Corn Flakes and other cereals, plans to buy protein-bar RXBAR for $600 million, a move aimed…
tetra-pak-acquires-big-drum-engineering

October 6, 2017 | World News

Tetra Pak acquires Big Drum Engineering

The deal sees Tetra Pak expand its ability to provide end-to-end solutions for food and beverage companies. Tetra Pak has boosted its product offering for ice cream manufacturers with the…
metabolism-can-affect-the-development-of-malaria

September 28, 2017 | World News

Metabolism can affect the development of malaria

The team manipulated the diet fed to lab mice for very short periods of time and evaluated the level of infection caused by the malaria parasite. Researchers from Instituto de…
eu-issues-new-guidelines-for-maintaining-food-quality

September 27, 2017 | World News

EU issues new guidelines for maintaining food quality

The new guidance establishes a step-by-step approach for consumers and food authorities to identify whether producers are in breach of these laws. The European Union (EU) has issued guidelines to…
nigerian-government-promotes-research-on-food-products

September 20, 2017 | World News

Nigerian government promotes research on food products

The MoUs are to guide collaboration between the federal ministry of science and technology with the three companies on commercialization of the R&D breakthroughs. The federal government in Nigeria has…
8fit-closes-series-a-funding

September 20, 2017 | World News

8fit closes series A funding

The 8fit app combines High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and yoga workouts designed with wholesome, nutritious meal plans. 8fit, a popular health and fitness app that offers tailored workouts and…
nestle-acquires-majority-stake-in-blue-bottle-coffee

September 15, 2017 | World News

Nestle acquires majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee

It will boost Nestlé’s position in the US coffee market, the largest in the world. Nestlé has acquired a majority stake in California-based Blue Bottle Coffee as the Swiss conglomerate…
iconic-protein-secures-8-million-investment

September 14, 2017 | World News

Iconic Protein secures $8 million investment

Iconic plans to use the funding to build out its senior leadership team and invest in product innovation. Iconic Protein, maker of protein beverages made with grass-fed dairy, has raised…
lipofoods-launches-newcaff-microcapsules-for-athletes

September 12, 2017 | World News

Lipofoods launches NEWCAFF microcapsules for athletes

NEWCAFF microcapsules is available in two caffeine concentrations of 60 and 75 per cent, providing different release profiles depending on customer preferences. Lipofoods, SLU, launches NEWCAFF microcapsules, a natural, slow-release…
ksu-teams-up-with-pepsico-for-nutrition

September 12, 2017 | World News

KSU teams up with PepsiCo for nutrition

The partnership will leverage the university’s research strengths across multiple food and life sciences fields. Kansas State University has entered into an agreement with PepsiCo, Inc. to focus on making…