Glanbia has agreed to acquire Watson a non-dairy ingredient solutions business headquartered in Connecticut (US) for US$89 million (€78.65 million). Watson is presented as a highly complementary addition to Glanbia’s Nutritional Solutions business and will help broaden their capabilities in the ingredients sector. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality custom nutrient premix, […]
The global guava puree market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.6% by the end of forecast period. The market generated revenue of US$ 313.8 mn during 2017 and is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. According to variety, the leading segment is tropical pink with 55.2% share in 2017. Tropical […]
The market for certified organic food and beverage products in the United States continues to enjoy a robust rate of growth. Given the organic category’s small size, representing only 5% of U.S. food and beverage sales, it is not to be expected that sales of conventional food keep pace with organic. But close attention must […]
Chr. Hansen has launched a new product series which aid the formation of rich and aromatic notes in Mediterranean-style white cheese. This latest launch, DVS WHITE FLORA, secures rich flavor, more flexibility and consistent quality for the cheesemaker. The new product series consists of three cultures that aid the formation of white cheese and ensures […]
Packaging is the process of enclosing or protecting the finished food products for distribution, storage, sale and end-use. Rigid packaging has gained its important in food and beverage industry as it provides long shelf life to the packaged food items. Rigid packaging container includes bottles, cans, ampules, aerosol containers, aluminum bottles and jars among others. […]
Red grapesResearchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been conducting studies that reveal the potency of plant foods against inflammation and chronic diseases. Based on the premise that a high intake of vegetables and fruits is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, university researchers conducted an in vitro study to determine […]
Kerry Group has confirmed the acquisition of US-based technology and innovation company Ganeden at a Capital Markets presentation, which is being held today. The presentation also updates the group’s medium-term growth targets and objectives. Kerry points out that the newly acquired probiotics manufacturer Ganeden, based in Cleveland, Ohio, with current year revenue of approximately US$25m, […]
Pectin and pulp extracted from passion fruit makes an effective probiotic food carrier, research finds as it demonstrates properties that stimulate probiotic growth and survival in the gut. Brazilian scientists point to this food matrices as a genuine alternative to industrial probiotic foods, which have traditionally been dairy products. By using components of fruit as […]
Barry Callebaut is set to acquire D’Orsogna Dolciaria, which will further strengthen its capabilities in the company’s specialties and decorations business, in particular in Europe. D’Orsogna Dolciaria, a family-owned Italian business-to-business company, is known as a leading supplier of high-quality decoration and inclusion solutions mainly for Food Manufacturers, in particular for ice-cream, dairy and bakery […]
Israel-based Frutarom Industries has agreed to acquire Unique Flavors (Pty) Limited of South Africa for ZAR90m ($6.7m). The purchase deal includes a mechanism for future consideration depending on Unique’s future business performance. Frutarom will integrate the R&D, sales and marketing, purchasing, production and supply platforms. Unique’s management, led by the activity’s CEO, will be integrated […]
Bord Bia and confectionery exporters are aiming to increase demand for Irish confectionery at this week’s International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) in Cologne, Germany, the world’s largest trade fair for the confectionery and snacks industry. European and International customers drove demand for Irish chocolate and bakery products last year recording growth of 3% and […]
With counterfeiting predicted to increase three percent per year worldwide, PACK EXPO East is uniquely positioned to present solutions for brand owner. Globalization is creating an increasingly complex, continuously growing supply chain. With more suppliers and more products coming from different countries, it is critical to identify, capture and share accurate product information. In this […]
Future Market Insights (FMI),with sharp focus on emerging regions, delivers key insights into the global food encapsulation market in its recent report titled, “Food Encapsulation Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2020”. According to the report, the global food encapsulation market is projected to witness a single-digit CAGR of 9.4% during the […]
Dairy processors and soft drinks manufacturers can exploit the huge potential offered by high-protein RTD beverages with Nutrilac WheyHi, an innovative new ingredient solution from Arla Foods Ingredients. Sales of RTD beverages are exhibiting strong growth, with worldwide sales set to grow by 28 per cent between 2016 and 2020. This trend reflects increased demand […]
Malaysia is in the final round of its sprint to become a developed nation by 2020. As we are reaching that defining moment, there are more challenges that we will be facing which requires proactive measures by both the government and the private sector. The Malaysian government has developed and created policies and action plans […]
