Asia Pacific: SATO acquires Russian company
SATO has taken a majority stake in Russia-based Okil-Holding, JSC, acquiring approximately 75% of all shares issued.
This transaction was completed on December 19, 2014,...
Europe: General Mills France brings on shelf appeal with technology
General Mills France is deploying the 'Perfect Shelf' industry solution by Dassault Systèmes to offer consumers a differentiated and expanded Häagen-Dazs product line.
Based on...
Asia Pacific: Lupin added to allergen declaration list
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has added lupin to the list of nine allergens that must be declared on food labels.
Food businesses will...
Europe: DSM’s tool validated for dairy antibiotic residue testing
DSM Food Specialties' testing tool, Delvotest T, has been validated for determining up to 27 antibiotic residues in raw cow’s milk and dairy ingredients,...
World: FAO boosts food security efforts in countries affected by Syria crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is scaling up its support to Jordan and other countries in the Middle East...
Americas: Soft drink giant phases out equipment with HFCs, commits to climate change initiatives
PepsiCo has announced new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), signing both the Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Climate...
Europe: Ajinomoto expands into French retail market
Ajinomoto and a French retailer are rolling out eight varieties the former's frozen Japanese foods throughout France in April 2017.
In April 2017, Ajinomoto's French...
Asia Pacific: Help Sri Lankans trade better, say WTO partners
Improving the capacity of traders to meet food safety and hygiene standards can help to boost exports and improve competitiveness in Sri Lanka, according...
Asia Pacific: Analyst says Indonesia’s palm oil market, downstream activities offer opportunities
Frost & Sullivan says it is optimistic on growth in Indonesia’s crude palm oil market due to the consumption in the emerging markets such...
Middle East: Lipofoods introduces curcumin capsules for beauty foods
Lipofoods SLU, introduces Curcushine microcapsules, a bioavailable microencapsulated curcumin for the beauty-from-within market.
This formulation is natural and vegan, with high solubility when dissolved...