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FrieslandCampina has reported a strong start of the year with first-quarter results above last year, but in the second quarter it expects major impact from the Covid-19 pandemic on operations and results. SP

Linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, Givaudan’s Flavour Division experienced a shift in demand from foodservice and alcoholic beverages into established products in categories such as juice based beverages, culinary solutions, nutritional bars, savoury and snacks. SP

Nigeria’s cocoa-industry reduced its output estimated for the 2020 main crop by 18 % because of the spread of the fungal black pod disease caused by heavy rains in the country’s main growing areas. SP

Tate & Lyle has launched Sweetener-Vantage Expert Systems, a set of new and innovative sweetener solution design tools, together with an education program, which are designed to help formulators create sugar-reduced food and beverages using low-calorie sweeteners. SP

Matteo Gentili (58) was officially elected Chairman of Ucima during the association’s annual meeting recently held at Acetaia Leonardi in Magreta (Modena). SP

The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO), Belgian platform Beyond Chocolate, and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) have combined forces to support important communities in the cocoa supply chain. SP

With its takeover of Pack Sud, a leading supplier of bakery product vertical packaging technology, Sacmi looks to reinforce its primary packaging position, to expand its customer pool and to complete its technology range. SP

The members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), which represent the European flexible packaging industry, unanimously agreed a vision on sustainability, at FPE’s first virtual conference, held in June. SP

Functional ingredients producer Beneo has announced a 50 % production capacity increase at its facility in Wijgmaal/Belgium, to cater for rising customer demand for rice starches. SP

The challenges and effects of Covid-19 are clearly evident at all levels, in all markets, industries and sectors.   SG SP

The worsening wave of Covid-19 cases in significant global economies increased concerns among cocoa traders. SP

The Italian automatic packaging machinery manufacturers are the only Italian capital goods producers to report growth in revenues in 2019 (+2.2 %), thereby confirming the world leadership position of a niche mechanical engineering sector which for the first time in its history has broken the EUR 8 bn revenue barrier. SP

Following the Vitafoods Virtual Expo 2020, which will take place from 7 to 11 September 2020, Informa Markets will present the global Vitafoods Virtual Summit (15 to 17 September 2020). SP

The issue of deforestation for palm oil production is widely known. Still, a new study from the University of Exeter/UK says coconut oil threatens more species per litre produced than palm or other vegetable oils. SP

For more than 30 years, the Munich-based company Denk Ingredients stands for outstanding expertise and qualified sales distribution of health ingredients with a special focus on the dietary supplements industry. Its portfolio is complemented by innovative and high quality ingredients suitable for the bakery & confectionery industry provided through internationally renowned partner companies. SP