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World: Wrigley to build US$63M factory in Kenya
Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars Inc, will build a new US$63 million dollar factory in Kenya to create sustainable long-term growth in the region.
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World: LycoRed launches Lyc-O-Pro for prostate health
LycoRed has launched Lyc-O-Pro, a science-based formulation targeting prostate health.
The ingredient combines curcumin, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, and a proprietary tomato extract optimized...
Worldwide: Nampak acquires beverage can operation in Nigeria
Nampak said it will acquire Alucan Packaging Limited, a beverage can manufacturer based in Nigeria.
Nampak has also been granted an option to acquire a...
World: Agencies hold forum to boost agricultural production in the Mediterranean
Boosting sustainable agricultural production and trade is one of the main priorities for the southern and eastern rim of the Mediterranean, where most countries...
World: Consumers favor healthy, natural products, finds global study
A healthy diet is a major concern for consumers worldwide.
When asked about the role of food in their life, 66% of Europeans, Asians, Americans...
World: New products containing vitamin K2 almost double over the past five years globally,...
The global functional food market has been steadily increasing in recent years and manufacturers have become innovative with the ingredients they include to bring...
Middle East: Barry Callebaut opens training center in Turkey
Barry Callebaut opened its first Chocolate Academy center in Turkey, the 16th in the company’s network of such training centers worldwide on November 22, 2013.
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Europe: Infants can eat peanuts safely, finds allergen study
An introduction of peanut products into the diets of infants at high risk of developing peanut allergy was safe and led to an 81%...
World: Safety testing shifts to 3rd party contract testing laboratories
According to a new market report from Strategic Consulting, Inc. (SCI), food companies around the world increasingly rely on third party contract testing laboratories...
World: IFF opens facilities in Indonesia, Chile
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has opened a creative facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, and a sales office and applications laboratories in Santiago, Chile.
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