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Dr. Schär UK acquires GDR Food Technology Ltd
Gluten-free manufacturer, Dr. Schär UK, has announced that it has acquired Glasgow based allergen-free, fresh bread manufacturer, GDR Food Technology Ltd.
Givaudan unveils new brand identity
Givaudan has rearticulated its purpose and set out bold ambitions to increase its positive impact on people, society and the planet.
CSM Ingredients acquires Hi-Food
CSM Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Hi-Food, an Italian company specialising in the research, development and production of natural origin food tech ingredients.
Aldi launches nationwide competition for new suppliers
‘Grow With Aldi’ celebrates British suppliers and will see the supermarket uncover and stock new products from the UK’s best small and medium food and drink businesses.
MicroSalt to begin global expansion
UK intellectual property investment group Tekcapital PLC has announced a major expansion of its MicroSalt brand, designed to compete in the low salt and low sodium market.
Kerry announces significant strategic biotechnology acquisitions
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has announced that it has made two significant biotechnology acquisitions that will expand its expertise, technology portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
Givaudan and Fiberstar enter agreement to expand plant-based texturising ingredients to new markets
The agreement allows Givaudan to commercialise and use Fiberstar’s natural, plant-based texturising ingredient Citri-Fi, initially in Latin America and to selected customers in Europe.
IFE unveils speaker lineup for 2022
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has announced its line-up of industry speakers for its return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March 2022.
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients expands manufacturing capabilities with Cades Penedes acquisition
The addition of grape coproducts processor Cades Penedes increases Alvinesa Natural Ingredient’s quantity of organic and high-polyphenol raw materials to bolster its global ingredients expansion.
Clearly Drinks reports revenue and gross margin growth
Soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks has reported an 11 per cent revenue growth and a gross margin growth of 13 percent, driven by an ambitious new business strategy and organisational development.
PKG Partners launches to support packaging industry
A new international executive search and recruitment business, PKG Partners, has launched to specifically support the international packaging industry.
Agritask raises $26m in Series B funding
Agritask‘s SaaS Agronomic Intelligence (AgI) platform drives transparency, insights, and better decision making across the agri-food value chain, focusing primarily on the Food & Beverage and Agricultural Insurance industries.
Sealed Air announces acquisition of Foxpack Flexibles
Sealed Air has announced its acquisition of Foxpak, a privately-owned Irish packaging solutions company which pioneered the development of digital printing on flexible packaging.
Deadline extended to end of February for Emerging Leaders programme
Future leaders in food supply chain charities have more time to apply for funding and mentoring.