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NIGERIA– Dr Ernest Umakhihe, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has called for a more robust partnership with the Irish Government in the agricultural sector to enhance food and nutrition security. The initiative aims to leverage the strengths of both nations to boost the production of essential agricultural commodities such as milk, wheat,…
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IRELAND – Greencore Group plc, an Irish convenience food manufacturer has announced plans to sell its vegetable oil business Trilby to KTC Edibles for approximately €9.8 million (US$11M). According to the company, the deal, which is expected to close in September this year, will enable Greencore to optimize its portfolio for sustainable growth, concentrate efforts and resources on core competencies, and bolster its balance…
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IRELAND- Irish ingredients producer Kerry has introduced Biobake EgR, an enzyme solution that decreases the number of eggs needed in a variety of baking applications, ensuring cost optimization in baking processes. Kerry has developed Biobake EgR for baked goods manufacturers to address the rising raw material costs of eggs. According to Kerry, egg prices in Europe were more than 50%…
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