Americas: GNT pumps US$30M in site expansion plan
GNT will invest US$30 million to expand its operation in Gaston County, US for the local market and those in Canada, and Mexico.
"Part of...
Asia Pacific: SIG, DNP enters Japan with filling technology
The 50-50 joint venture DNP • SIG Combibloc is bringing packaging innovation and value-added filling technology to Japan, with SIG’s on-the-go combismile carton pack....
Europe: Tetra Pak, Poka release zero waste tools for factories
Tetra Pak and Poka, a connected factory worker platform, are collaborating to offer workers tools and training to accelerate zero waste processes in food...
World: Consumers value immune health support, finds Cargill
Cargill’s global Feed4Thought survey of 3,008 consumers across three continents uncovered that interest in immune health support increased since the pandemic began and is...
Europe: Barry Callebaut Group buys Belgium specialty chocolate maker
The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations.
This...
Europe: Lesaffre buys NattoPharma to expand Vitamin K2 business
Lesaffre has acquired NattoPharma, a Norwegian nutraceutical company specializing in research and marketing of vitamin K2, in order to strengthen its presence in the...
World: Chr. Hansen releases online probiotics information resource, Chinese website
Chr. Hansen launches The Probiotics Institute – an online platform providing educational and scientific content on probiotics and the human microbiome.
As the interest...
Europe: Consumers value sustainable wellbeing, nutrition when buying food and drink, finds Kerry’s study
Kerry's research of 14,000 consumers in 18 countries shows that 49% of consumers are now considering sustainability when buying food and drink and that...
Americas: Kemin Industries release tortilla guide online
Kemin Industries has introduced the Kemin Flour Tortilla Guide, a downloadable performance resource with troubleshooting checklist, to help tortilla manufacturers resolve common performance challenges...
Americas: Cargill’s research finds more US consumers take to chocolate
Most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day as they view the treat as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret...