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Europe: Heineken-linked JV to produce beer in Ivory Coast
Heineken N.V. and CFAO will form a joint venture in Ivory Coast called Brassivoire to produce and market beer in the country.
This new entity...
World: Plastics packaging still favored in markets due to cost, performance
The global food packaging market seems to have reached a plateau in terms of technology and its ability to protect and extend the life...
World: Orange sweet potato found to reduce diarrhea in children
A new study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP) reduced both the prevalence and duration of diarrhea in young children in Mozambique.
The OSP...
World: Telepizza expands in Nigeria with master franchisee
Pizza delivery company Telepizza signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a master franchisee with businesses in Nigeria to open 30 stores in the next...
World: Survey finds consumers in developing markets favor green packaging
In a global survey of 6,000 consumers from 12 countries, more than three-quarters claimed that environmentally sound packaging has an influence on the beverage...
World: Tectra Automation releases electromechanical, hygienic cylinder
Tectra Automation, part of the Hytec Group of Companies, has introduced the second generation EMC electromechanical cylinder from Bosch Rexroth, with expanded possibilities for...
World: Report finds high demand of carbon dioxide sensors by bulk food storage sector
The global gas sensors market was estimated at US$1,700.5 million in 2012, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...
World: UAE bottler installs Sidel Matrix Combi
Dubai Crystal Mineral Water and Refreshments has installed the Sidel Matrix Combi at its Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and ISO certified business with...
Americas: Kellogg Company to acquire majority stake in Egyptian biscuit company
Kellogg Company is expected to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr based upon the number of shares tendered to the company through the...
Europe: Autogrill chain of restaurants, FAO to reduce food waste
Autogrill, which has motorway and airport restaurants in 30 countries, is partnering with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to...