Processing
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Europe: Schott, Algatechnologies partner to increase algae production
Schott and Algatechnologies (Algatech) have signed an research and development (R&D) agreement to strengthen their partnership following a successful one-year study at Algatech’s algae...
World: Ishida presents packaging, weighing solutions at show in Cape Town
At Propak Cape in October 2014, Ishida will show an integrated snacks packing line comprising multihead weigher, bagmaker and checkweigher; a high performance entry-level...
Asia Pacific: AAK to build edible oils factory in China
AAK has decided to construct a speciality and semi-speciality edible oils factory in China.
The factory will be located in Zhangjiagang along the Yangtze river...
Americas: Snacks in children’s diets should be considered in overall energy intake, says researcher
Snacks are traditionally smaller than meals but their presence in children’s diets may be significant, and parents should be mindful of nutrition quality and...
Europe: Bavaria awards Krones the OHRIS certificate for occupational safety
Krones has been awarded the Occupational Health and Risk Management System (OHRIS) certificate by the Bavarian state government for its commitment to occupational safety.
An...
Americas: CDC affirms poultry supplier Foster Farms’ in reducing Salmonella in production
Foster Farms has invested US$75 million to develop and implement a program designed to reduce Salmonella at each stage of the production process.
The Centers...
Asia Pacific: McDonald’s sales hit with China, affected markets
In July, the company's comparable sales in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa (APMEA) decreased 7.3% reflecting the impact of food quality and safety issues...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra, Beingmate to form partnership for infant formula market
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and Chinese infant food manufacturer Beingmate intend to form a global partnership that will help meet...
Americas: FMC Corp to buy corp protection company Cheminova
FMC Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cheminova A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary of Auriga Industries A/S.
Cheminova is a multinational crop protection...
Americas: Ajinomoto North America to acquire Texas-based frozen food manufacturer
Ajinomoto North America, Inc. (AJINA), a consolidated subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Texas-based frozen food manufacturer Windsor...