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23/05/2022 | International
The 640-hectare property is located in the Cerecita Valley, between Guayaquil, the country’s largest city, and the Pacific Ocean. (Image: Barry Callebaut)

Barry Callebaut establishes “Farm of the Future” in Ecuador

Zurich-based chocolate group Barry Callebaut AG will establish the “Farm of the Future” in Ecuador's Cerecita Valley on a 640-hectare property to drive research and innovation in cocoa farming. SG SP
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19/05/2022 | Ingredients
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Südzucker subsidiary Beneo acquires Meatless B.V.

Südzucker subsidiary Beneo, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the Dutch company Meatless B.V. Meatless' current management will remain in office following the transaction. SG SP
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18/05/2022 | Ingredients, Trade Fair
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Bigger and better together in Asia: Ingredients fairs Vitafoods & Fi Asia join forces

For the first time ever, the flagship event Fi Asia will be hosted alongside Vitafoods Asia this year (5 to 7 October), connecting even more buyers and suppliers in the booming nutrition industry at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok/Thailand and online. SP
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17/05/2022 | Ingredients
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Solvay’s investment in Suanfarma on track to boost natural vanillin growth

Solvay has invested in Suanfarma’s Cipan manufacturing site in Portugal to develop its biotechnological capabilities and support the development of natural ingredients, especially in the vanillin category. SP
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16/05/2022 | Ingredients
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Blommer and DouxMatok tempt producers with multifaceted low-sugar chocolate coats

Researchers at Blommer have expanded its Discovery product line to include coating for panning, enrobing and moulding applications. SP
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12/05/2022 | Industry, Ingredients, International
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Koa nets USD 10 m to scale upcycled Ghanaian cocoa fruit

Food upcycling start-up Koa – specializing in repurposing cocoa pulp, a by-product from the chocolate industry as value-added ingredients – has captured USD 10 m in funding to raise its processing by tenfold at its plant in Ghana. SG SP
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10/05/2022 | International
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Strong snack business keeps Kellogg Company on track

The US group Kellogg Company increased its consolidated turnover in the first quarter by 2.4% to USD 3.67 bn. On an organic basis, the company's net sales increased by 4.2%. SG
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10/05/2022 | Ingredients
Mona Lisa range of decorations. (Image: Barry Callebaut)

Barry Callebaut sets up chocolate distribution in South Africa

Chocolate and cocoa giant Barry Callebaut plans to set up a direct distribution network in South Africa to meet the increasing demand for premium chocolate indulgence while expanding its markets in Africa. SP
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09/05/2022 | Ingredients
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Cargill to double tapioca syrup production

In response to robust consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Cargill has expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande/Indonesia to “more than double” the company’s production capacity for organic, non-GMO tapioca syrup. SP
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05/05/2022 | Ingredients
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Batory Foods boosts F&B formulations with acquisition of Sweetener Solutions

US distributor of food and fine ingredients, Batory Foods has acquired Sweetener Solutions, a specialist in custom sweetener formulation, precision blending and specialty portion packaging. SP
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05/05/2022 | Ingredients
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GNT Group launches first Exberry® Coloring Foods made from organic safflower

The Mierlo, NL-based GNT Group B.V. has expanded its range of EU organic-certified Exberry® ­Coloring Foods with new yellow and green shades made from organic ­safflower. SG SP
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04/05/2022 | Ingredients
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DSM delivers growth in Q1

DSM delivered a “good first quarter” in the company’s latest financial results, driven by a 9 % organic sales increase in its Health, Nutrition & Bioscience segment. SP
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03/05/2022 | International
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PepsiCo posts strong Q1 revenue growth

PepsiCo has reported net revenue growth of 9.3% for its first quarter, despite the “complex”operating environment created by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The beverage and snack company posted a net revenue of USD 16.2 bn, up from the USD 14.82 bn recorded for the same period last year. SG
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03/05/2022 | Ingredients, Particulars
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Hochdorf strengthens group management in sales and innovation

The strategic focus of Hochdorf Group has been strengthened by appointments to the senior management team in the two specialist areas “Sales and Marketing” and “Innovation, Research and Development”. SP
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02/05/2022 | Industry, Industry, Trade Fair, Packaging, Technology
Opening of Anuga FoodTec 2022. (Image: Koelnmesse)

Anuga FoodTec 2022: Successful re-start for the food technology industry

For four days, from 26 to 29 April 2022, the food and beverage industry met with its supplier sector at Anuga FoodTec – Special Edition – in Cologne/Germany. SG SP
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