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Day: May 25, 2023

Beneo launches new ingredient that replaces sugar with fiber in response to consumption trends 

USA-  Functional ingredients specialist Beneo has launched Beneo-scL85, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) that promises to reduce the sugar used in snacks and baked products, by enriching them with dietary fiber.  The scFOS are prebiotics and do not undergo digestion in the small intestines. Instead, they are fermented by the microflora in the colon into short-chain fatty acids.  Therefore, they do…

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IFEEDER installs new board members to support the animal nutrition industry

USA- The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) installed a new batch of board leaders and trustees during its annual board of trustees meeting on 16th May, during which they also discussed broadening awareness of its resources and initiatives to support the animal food industry. During the business meeting, the trustees recognized Schuster for his leadership as board chairperson…

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Mozambique cooking oil producers panic over plastic bottle tax, could negatively affect the sector

MOZAMBIQUE – The Mozambique Cooking Oil Industry Association (AIOPA) has expressed fear that the recent tax on plastic containers introduced by the Mozambican government might have negative impacts on the sector that is still trying to establish itself. This is following the introduction of a tax on plastic bottles at the beginning of this year focused on taxing plastic recipients…

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Egypt secures US$ 66M from EU, AFD as grain storage expansion aid

EGYPT – Egypt has received 60 million euros ($66 million) from the European Union and French Development Agency to help in expanding its silo grain storage capacity by 420,000 tonnes, World Grain has reported. The funding comes after the Egyptian government reported that it has increased its wheat storage capacity to 3.6 million tons (MT) in 2023, compared to 1.2…

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AGRA blames limited awareness on standards for the economic losses in maize trade in Uganda

UGANDA – Limited awareness of standards and the absence of incentives for compliance with standards are to blame for the economic losses in maize trade in Uganda according to Daniel Njiwa, the head of regional food trade at AGRA Africa. According to New Vision, Njiwa revealed this while concluding a one-week tour of members of the Grain Council of Uganda.…

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