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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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SWITZERLAND- Swiss equipment manufacturer, Bühler, recently launched a new 8-inch TUBO tubular push conveyor that will enable food manufacturers to achieve throughput capacities of up to 43 tonnes per hour (tph).Until now, the revolutionary tubular push conveyor was only available with tubes of 5-inch and 6-inch diameters with a throughput capacity ranging from 12 to 24 tonnes per hour. “With…
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SWITZERLAND – Icos Capital and Swiss food technology group Bühler recently held a summit that brought together startups and corporate players to accelerate the adoption of sustainable food technologies. The “Accelerating Sustainability Food Systems Summit” was held at Bühler’s CUBIC Innovation Campus and over 30 start-ups from across Europe, the UK, and Israel were in attendance. The startups were from…
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SWITZERLAND – Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler has announced plans to merge the Grains and Foods Segment with the Consumer Foods segment by the end of quarter three of 2023. The Consumer Foods segment was created in 2018, following the acquisition of the Haas Group, the Austrian wafer, biscuits and confectionery production systems maker, by Bühler in January 2018.…
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SWITZERLAND – Marco Gadola has joined Bühler Group’s Board of Directors after a unanimous endorsement by shareholders during the recently concluded annual general election. According to a statement from the Swiss technology group, Konrad Hummler exited from the Board at the same meeting, after more than 12 years of service. Marco Gadola (59), is a Swiss and French national with…
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USA — American agribusiness and food company may move its place of incorporation from Bermuda to Switzerland if shareholders approve the proposal that recently received the unanimous backing of the company’s Board. The new changes do not affect the company’s operational headquarters which will continue to remain in St. Louis, Missouri, US, according to a report by World Grain. If…
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