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Azelis expands distribution agreement with Roquette into Asia Pacific
Partnership will benefit customers and formulators when developing new more plant-based products for the food and health sector.
More calls for PACE labelling on foods
Research team calculates that if PACE labelling was widely applied, on average, it might shave off up to 200 calories per person per day.
The Prince of Wales becomes Patron of the Sustainable Food Trust
HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to become the Patron of the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT).
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Mondelez donates thousands of chocolate products to those in need
Mondelez International has donated over 150,000 products, including Cadbury Heroes, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Oreos to FareShare, as part of Cadbury Heroes’ 20th anniversary celebrations.
World’s largest organic alcohol supplier Sasma BV builds new headquarters
Premium alcohol supplier Sasma BV has begun construction of its new headquarters, which will allow the Dutch trading company to grow and expand its leading position in the alcohol industry.
Nexira launches premium brand for sustainable ingredients
Pure Acacia is an all-natural, organic and GMO-free dietary fibre, sourced from carefully selected acacia trees, for fibre fortification.
Fi Innovation Awards recognises outstanding new industry solutions
More than 180 applications – 34 shortlisted – 10 awards: festive ceremony at Fi Europe & Ni
Rising importance of 5G on the factory floor
According to ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, there will be 5.3 million 5G connections on the factory floor by 2026 which will generate a revenue of more than US$184 million
ADM Finalist at Fi Innovation Awards in the Sustainability Category
ADM was shortlisted for its efforts in promoting sustainable agricultural practices among more than 12,000 smallholder farmers to support biodiversity conservation in three regions of Brazil and Paraguay.
Cargill invests $113m in site expansions, $12.3m towards sustainability and traceability
Cargill investments create more jobs, enhance safety and well-being of farming families and add additional supply chain transparency for customers.
Veganism boosting demand for non-dairy toppings
Asia Pacific emerging as lucrative pocket of activity, pojects Fact.MR
Shades of Aqua: 2020’s biggest colour trend
The biggest food and beverage colour trend for 2020 will be shades of aqua, with vivid blues and greens set to drive innovation as consumers seek products that re-connect them with nature.
Hydrosol sets up Competence Centre for plant-based products
Responding to the demand for plant-based alternatives, Hydrosol has created a Plant-based Competence Center as a place to combine all its industry knowledge in one “creative pool”.