Middle East
Middle East: CP Kelco expands Dubai office
CP Kelco commemorated the expansion of its Dubai office, including a new laboratory for food and beverage applications, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and site...
Middle East: DSM releases yogurt cultures in show
DSM has introduced a new range of freeze-dried cultures for set yogurt formats at Gulfood Manufacturing.
The Delvo cultures allow for more texture and...
Middle East: Seed breeder Equinom gets US$10M in BASF-led funding
Equinom, a seed breeding startup, has closed its Series B round of funding of US$10 million, led by BASF Venture Capital, Germany followed by...
Middle East: Alcohol-free spring water that is almost like wine
Israeli startup company Wine Water launches O.Vine, an alcohol-free spring water infusion with the spirit of wine.
It brings an intoxicating aroma and refreshing taste...
World: Consumers to favor the ancient, familiar, sustainability, says report
The year 2017 will be one of extremes, from 'ancient' products including grains, recipes, practices and traditions to the use of technology to create...
Middle East: Avery Dennison buys Israeli company
Avery Dennison Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hanita Coatings, a pressure-sensitive materials manufacturer of specialty films and laminates, from Kibbutz Hanita and Tene...
Middle East: Frutarom releases organic rosemary extract
Frutarom Food Protection Business Unit expands its organic oxidation management solutions line with an organic rosemary extract to prevent oxidation and increase shelf-life of...
Middle East: South Sudan faces food insecurity, UN agencies warn
Up to 4.8 million people in South Sudan - well over one-third of the population - will be facing severe food shortages over the...
Middle East: Sweetener company expands plant
Lampados International is completing a plant expansion to produce Liteez, a vegan, egg-free three dimensional (3D) meringue kiss sweetener for hot drinks.
The facility...
Asia: FOA releases labeling scheme for mountain products
FAO's Mountain Partnership and Slow Food have launched a voluntary product label for mountain goods that is meant to improve market access for small...