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UK- Swiss processing technology company Bühler, and Entocycle, an insect technology company, have partnered to bolster the adoption of large-scale black soldier fly (BSF) farms. The two companies will provide solutions and expertise to serve customers in this segment, covering the multiple steps of the journey, from concept and basic engineering to execution of BSF facilities worldwide. This non-exclusive partnership…
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SWITZERLAND – Nestlé, the world’s largest food company has announced that Magdi Batato, the Executive Vice President and Head of Operations will retire in early 2024 after a distinguished career of over 30 years at the company. Consequently, a former employee at Nestle Stephanie Pullings Hart, currently Senior Vice President of Operations for Warby Parker, will return to Nestlé, effective…
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SWITZERLAND – Nestlé’s Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) has released its net zero roadmap which reveals its aim to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, according to Food Business News. According to CPW, the roadmap comes from an external consulting firm called Quantis in 2018, which took note of the total emissions across CPW. The audit…
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NETHERLANDS- DSM and Firmenich have finally completed their ‘merger of equals’ and appointed Dimitri de Vreeze as CEO of the enlarged business company, DSM-Firmenich, to strengthen their footprint in nutrition, beauty, and well-being. The merger was approved by shareholders during the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in January earlier this year, “This is a momentous day in the long history…
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SWITZERLAND- Nestle recently released its quarter one 2023 financial results, with Purina PetCare emerging as the largest contributor to its organic growth, owing to good momentum for science-based and premium brands Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan, and Friskies. According to the results released on 25th April, Purina PetCare sales reached US$5,267 million in the first quarter, compared to US$4,629 million…
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SWITZERLAND- Swiss technology group Bühler has won the Swiss Marketing Excellence Award for their campaign series – “The most satisfying production lines.” According to the Swiss Marketing Forum- the organizers of the awards- these awards are considered “The Oscars” of the Swiss marketing scene and celebrate the most creative ideas and successful marketing projects of every year. Buhler has excellent…
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SWITZERLAND- Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler, has unveiled TAS LAAC, the next generation of its TAS grain cleaning system with new innovative features. The TAS cleaning system has been instrumental in ensuring safety and quality in grain processing for more than 30 years. Its updated version is now available to customers worldwide. The new generation, TAS LAAC, builds on…
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SWITZERLAND- The global purpose-led science-based company, Royal DSM, confirms that it is resuming its Rovimix Vitamin A production in Sisseln, Switzerland. In November 2022, the company announced the temporary cessation of Vitamin A production at its site in Switzerland and a possible reduction of its Vitamin E production. During the announcement, the company cited a challenging cost environment in Europe,…
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SWITZERLAND- Syngenta Crop Protection and Aphea.Bio have partnered to bring a new wheat seed treatment technology to European markets, aiming at helping farmers improve sustainability through better yields and reduced fertilizer use. The new seed treatment technology to be introduced is ACTIV by Aphea.Bio. It is a biostimulant applied as a seed treatment on wheat; based on beneficial microorganisms that…
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SWITZERLAND- Nestlé shared its plans to further growth for its Purina Petcare division though the company is doubtful of the profitability of the human-grade pet food industry. The swiss multinational company shared these plans during its presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on 24th February 2023. The Purina brand will invest approximately 3 billion CHF…
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