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FRANCE- Symrise recently unveiled a new pilot production line for dry pet food at its regional headquarters in France. The move aims to strengthen Symrise’s global position in the industry by complementing its capabilities within the Symrise Pet Food division. The pilot line will produce high-value nutritional solutions to support pet health and well-being, as well as meet consumer demand.…
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EMEA- Global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has unveiled its latest ingredient in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) that inhibits mold growth and allows manufacturers to extend the shelf life of bakery products without synthetic additives. The product, Shield V Plus Dry, is a natural ingredient that combines buffered vinegar and botanical extracts to prevent mold growth in…
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VIETNAM- De Heus, a Dutch supplier of nutritional products for the feed industry, inaugurated a new aquafeed mill in Vietnam’s Can Tho province, situated in the Tra Noc Industrial Zone. The De Heus Can Tho Aqua Feed Mill is designed with a total capacity of 240,000 tons annually and is dedicated to producing pangasius feed, manufactured using state-of-the-art European and…
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USA- AMF Bakery Systems, a supplier of commercial baking equipment, recently announced the addition of two executive officers to their leadership team: Leanne Parker as Chief Financial Officer and Clint Adams as the Commercial Director for North America Specialty Segments. According to a press release by the company, Parker, a Certified Public Accountant, brings 25 years of financial leadership experience…
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MALAYSIA-Nutrition Technologies, an insect-based protein ingredients manufacturer operating in Malaysia and Singapore, has unveiled Vitalis, a pioneering liquid bio-fertilizer derived from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass. Nutrition Technologies has been actively engaged with BSF (Black Soldier Fly) since 2015, utilizing Decomposition Ecology principles to optimize nutrient upcycling and align with natural systems. The patent-pending Vitalis spray, developed using 100 percent…
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GERMANY- Symrise, a global supplier of flavor, food, fragrances, and cosmetic solutions, recently announced that it has added chickpea and aquafaba ingredients to its diana food portfolio. According to the company, the diana food chickpea and aquafaba ingredients are designed to enhance plant-based food products and offer cleaner labels. These ingredients include chickpea flakes and aquafaba flakes. Chickpea has become…
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UK- ADM is taking significant steps to invest in its Ag Services and Oilseeds sector, as shared by Juan R. Luciano, the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of the US-based company. Luciano provided insights during a presentation at the JP Morgan US All Stars Conference in London on September 18, stating that in the grain area, there is a…
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USA- Puratos, an ingredients specialist in the bakery, sweet goods, and chocolate industry, unveiled transformative trends and consumer preferences in an illuminating event, the Taste Tomorrow 2023 conference, held on September 19 and 20 in Austin. Utilizing advanced data science and AI, Puratos has successfully distilled raw data into actionable insights, identifying critical industry and consumer trends, including the “tech-inspired”…
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UK – As part of Nestlé’s 2050 net zero roadmap, the Swiss multinational food giant has begun pilot testing for a new sustainable agriculture solution that uses cocoa shells to create a low-carbon fertilizer in the United Kingdom. As part of the deal, Cargill will process the cocoa at its York facility to create ingredients for Nestle’s confectionary brands, and…
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INDIA- Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI), a global provider of solutions for food infrastructure, is expanding its manufacturing capacity at its facilities in Bengaluru, India, to accommodate the production of its flagship brands, AGI Westfield and AGI. The expansion at AGI Bengaluru includes a dedicated 4,180 m2 (45,000 sq ft) production space specifically for portable grain handling equipment. The facility…
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