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Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill and Royal DSM join up for sweeteners venture
The establishment of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions but expected to be finalised in the first calendar quarter of 2019.
Cavendish Farms install Tomra eco steam peeler
Cavendish Farms is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with Tomra’s eco steam peelers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
SIG expands partnership with Nestlé to Brazil
SIG has recently expanded its long term global partnership with Nestlé to Brazil.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill invests in pectin production facility
Cargill has announced that it is to invest $150 million in an HM pectin production facility in South America. HM pectin is a citrus fruit-based texturiser used for jams, beverages/juices, acid dairy drinks and confectionery.
Consumers’ health concerns increase demand for bottled drinking water
After years of strong growth in the USA, bottled water sales surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in 2016, and the numbers do not stay idle.
Tate and Lyle projects further growth after positive annual results
UK ingredients business Tate and Lyle has forecast renewed growth following its annual results posted an 8% increase in its food and beverage solutions profits, to £137 million.
Creative strategy is key in snacks segment
Snacking is central to the strategy of many food companies, with explosive growth in the number of new snacks launched between 2010 and 2017.
Europe leads the way for private label premiumisation
According to new research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), Europe accounted for over half (57%) of all private label launches with premium claims globally in 2017.
Direct Food Ingredients announces new division
Direct Food Ingredients is celebrating the launch of its new division dedicated to herbs, spices and natural health ingredients.
Pea protein market predicted to thrive
According to a study conducted by Global Market Insights, the pea protein market size is expected to increase beyond 33 kilo tons by 2023 with a CAGR of 13.5% from 2023-26.
Scottish exports hit record £6 billion
Overseas Scottish food and drink exports were worth approximately £6 billion in 2017 – almost £570 million more than 2016.
Unilever joins global cage-free egg crusade
Unilever has announced plans to source 100% cage-free eggs worldwide by 2025.
Givaudan revamps FlavourVision consumer trend programme
In recognition of its tenth anniversary, flavours and fragrances business Givaudan has announced new developments to its trends programme, FlavourVision.