Markets and prices news
2022-02-21
Dr. Schär expands UK presence with acquisition of allergen-free bread manufacturer GDR | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK - Dr. Schär UK, a subsidiary of Italy-based European market leader in gluten-free foods, has acquired Glasgow-based allergen-free, fresh bread manufactur ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions
2022-02-19
Tunisia adopts COMESA’s Regional Seed Harmonisation Implementation Plan, widening seed market | Food Business Africa Magazine
TUNISIA - Tunisia has become the 19th COMESA Member State to launch the Regional Seed Harmonisation Implementation Plan (COMSHIP).Other member states who ha ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-02-18
Sensient introduces new chilli line that “bring just enough heat” to foods | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA - Global manufacturer and marketer of colors and flavors Sensient Technologies has expanded its flavor portfolio with the launch of Boundless, a line o ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2022-02-17
Kerry’s revenues hit US$8.4B mark driven by elevated demand for taste & nutrition solutions | Food Business Africa Magazine
IRELAND – Kerry Group, one of the leading taste and nutrition companies in the world, has reported strong single-digit volume and value sales growth for the ... Read more
financials & economy supplier news & innovations
2022-02-16
DSM full year profits surge 21% as transition to health, nutrition and bioscience hits fever pitch | Food Business Africa Magazine
NETHERLANDS – Dutch multinational nutrition and health company Royal DSM has published its full year results where adjusted net profit soared 21% to €858m ( ... Read more
financials & economy supplier news & innovations
2022-02-15
Unga Farm Care forges distribution contract agreement with National Cereals and Produce Board | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA - Unga Farm Care, Kenya’s leading manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of quality animal nutrition and health products, has entered into a distr ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-02-15
Ingredion acquires stake in chickpea ingredient developer to bolster presence in specialty protein market | Food Business Africa Magazine
ISRAEL – American multinational ingredient provider Ingredion Inc., is expanding its presence in the specialty protein market with the acquisition of an equ ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed mergers & acquisitions
2022-02-15
Pleasant-Smelling Wood Oil Not So Pleasant for Biting Ticks, Other Pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal... Read more
insects repelled by cedarwood oil using cedarwood oil to repel ticks national center for agricultural utilization research
2022-02-15
Bühler posts strong full year as innovation drives up demand for technology solutions | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWITZERLAND - Swiss food technology group Bühler has posted strong full-year results for 2021 mainly driven by an uptick in demand for its products. On Gro ... Read more
financials & economy grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-02-07
Puratos refreshes visual identity to reflect ambition to enhance positive global impact | Food Business Africa Magazine
BELGIUM - Puratos Group, a Belgium based ingredient company that supplies bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers, has debuted a new brand identity featuring a ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-02-06
Ingredion full year profits plunge 66% on higher corn, transportation costs | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA — American multinational ingredient provider Ingredion, Inc., saw higher corn costs, a slower ramping up of plant protein production facilities than exp ... Read more
financials & economy grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations
2022-02-03
Argentina’s wheat production in MY2021/22 to hit record levels buoyed by excellent weather | Food Business Africa Magazine
ARGENTINA - Wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 is estimated at a record 21.8 million tons, according to a Global Agricultural Information Net ... Read more
agriculture & agribusiness grains, milling, baking & feed