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Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Valio introduces Valio Prime SMP for easier infant milk formula production

(IN BRIEF) Valio, a leading Finnish dairy company, has launched Valio Prime SMP, a new infant-grade skimmed milk powder designed to simplify the production process for infant milk formula (IMF) manufacturers while ensuring the highest microbiological quality. Valio Prime SMP … Read the full press release

Biotalys y Syngenta se asocian para desarrollar soluciones de biocontrol para el manejo de plagas

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Biotalys y Syngenta Crop Protection se están asociando para investigar, desarrollar y comercializar soluciones de biocontrol para manejar plagas en una amplia gama de cultivos. La solución se basará en la plataforma tecnológica AGROBODY de Biotalys, que … Read the full press release

Biotalys and Syngenta partner to develop biocontrol solutions for pest management

(IN BRIEF) Biotalys and Syngenta Crop Protection are partnering to research, develop, and commercialize biocontrol solutions to manage pests in a broad range of crops. The solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology platform, offering a new mode of … Read the full press release

Symrise’s Crinipan PMC Green Wins Hair Care Ingredient Award at PCHi Fountain Awards

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, the German-based fragrance and flavor manufacturer, has won the “Hair Care/Scalp Care Ingredient” category at the PCHi Fountain Awards in China for its green anti-dandruff ingredient, Crinipan® PMC green. The ingredient is the first new anti-dandruff product … Read the full press release

Nestlé and PAI form joint venture for European frozen pizza brands

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have announced a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. The transaction, which is subject to employee consultations and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in H2 2023. Financial … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

La BEI collabora con il gruppo Maspex per l’ammodernamento degli impianti di produzione in Polonia e Romania

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ha annunciato un accordo di finanziamento da 104 milioni di euro con Maspex Group, uno dei principali produttori di alimenti e bevande nell’Europa centrale e sud-orientale. I fondi saranno utilizzati … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Maspex Group for Upgrades to Production Facilities in Poland and Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €104 million financing agreement with Maspex Group, a leading producer of food and beverages in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The funds will be used to upgrade and modernize production facilities … Read the full press release

Spain reaffirms strategic partnership with EBRD to support Ukraine’s recovery

(IN BRIEF) Spain and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are working together to improve Ukraine’s food security and municipal sector. Spain has committed to providing guarantees worth up to €100 million to support EBRD’s operations in Ukraine’s … Read the full press release

DNV verifies Salmon Evolution’s alignment towards sustainability framework for green loan

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian land-based salmon farming company, Salmon Evolution, has secured a NOK 1.55 million green debt financing package, which is expected to provide sufficient financial runway and buffer to refinance phase 1 and finance early phase 2 at Indre … Read the full press release

FMO and partners provide second syndicated loan to Turkey’s Kılıç Deniz for growth and diversification

(IN BRIEF) Dutch development bank FMO, along with French development finance institution Proparco and SDG-focused emerging market credit fund ILX Fund, has provided a €60m ($71.6m) syndicated loan to Turkey’s Kılıç Deniz, a leading aquaculture player. The funds will be … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group announces new CEO, Peter Feld

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has appointed Peter Feld as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Feld succeeds Peter Boone, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Feld has … Read the full press release

Carrefour introduces ‘calm spaces’ for autism sufferers in stores

(IN BRIEF) French supermarket chain Carrefour is increasing its support for people on the autism spectrum with new initiatives. The company is introducing store maps on the bars of its shopping trollies to help physically or mentally vulnerable people find … Read the full press release

Study Shows Linear Association Between Salt Intake and Atherosclerosis in Heart and Neck Arteries

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the European Heart Journal – Open has found that excessive salt intake is associated with clogged arteries of the heart and neck, which is linked with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis, … Read the full press release

Umweltfreundliche Verpackungsalternative: Cristal® Transparentpapiere von Ahlstrom bestehen die chemische Sicherheitsbewertung

(IN KÜRZE) Ahlstrom hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Cristal®-Transparentverpackungspapiere die strengen Bewertungskriterien des SAFER™-Programms von ChemFORWARD zur Sicherheit von Mensch und Umwelt erfüllt haben. Dieses Programm bewertet Produkte auf ihre Nachhaltigkeit und Sicherheit, und die Auszeichnung wird nur an Produkte … Read the full press release

Eco-Friendly Packaging Alternative: Ahlstrom’s Cristal® Transparent Papers Pass Chemical Safety Evaluation

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has announced that its Cristal® Transparent Packaging Papers have met ChemFORWARD’s SAFER™ program’s rigorous evaluation criteria of human and environmental safety. This program evaluates products for their sustainability and safety, and the designation is given only to … Read the full press release

Barclays Report Reveals Brits’ Pandemic Habits That Have Stood the Test of Time

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has released new insight into consumer trends that have endured since the start of the UK’s first lockdown three years ago. The bank’s data shows that almost one in three Brits has started a new small business … Read the full press release

Swissport Joins Forces with Aid Organizations and Turkish Airlines to Provide Air Cargo Logistics for Earthquake Victims

(IN BRIEF) Swissport is collaborating with international aid organizations and Turkish Airlines to provide air cargo logistics in support of victims affected by the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The company is providing ongoing support, recognizing that long-term action … Read the full press release

New study shows universal free school meals improve pupils’ behaviour, concentration and mental health

(IN BRIEF) A pilot scheme conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham providing free school meals to all secondary pupils showed positive results, according to a new study by the University of Bristol. The pilot scheme, the first … Read the full press release

Nestlé Sets New Standard in Corporate Transparency with Nutritional Value Benchmarking

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé publishes its 2022 Annual Report and reports on the nutritional value of its global portfolio. The reports also highlight Nestlé’s progress on its Net Zero roadmap and its focus on creating shared value through sustainable practices. The … Read the full press release

Former Heineken executive to take the helm at FrieslandCampina

(IN BRIEF) Dutch dairy cooperative, Royal FrieslandCampina, has announced the appointment of Jan Derck van Karnebeek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Van Karnebeek will replace Hein Schumacher, who will depart to become CEO of Unilever … Read the full press release

Laboratorio de Asmecruz adquirido por SGS para fortalecer la cartera de pruebas de alimentos en España

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) SGS, líder mundial en inspección, análisis y certificación, ha adquirido el negocio de análisis y los activos de Asmecruz, una cooperativa de productores de mejillón en Boiro, España. El laboratorio de Asmecruz ofrece una amplia gama de … Read the full press release

Asmecruz lab acquired by SGS to strengthen food testing portfolio in Spain

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification, has acquired the testing business and assets of Asmecruz, a cooperative of mussel producers in Boiro, Spain. Asmecruz’s laboratory provides a wide range of microbiological and biotoxin analysis services, … Read the full press release

Henderson Foodservice partners with Zetes for latest high-performance Voice technology

(IN BRIEF) Henderson Foodservice Ltd, a subsidiary of the Henderson Group in Northern Ireland, has upgraded its voice picking system, ZetesMedea Voice, with the latest technology to increase throughput and productivity. The food distributor has been using Zetes’ solutions since … Read the full press release

Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper, comments on the partnership between Casper and Franklin Junction

Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper, comments on the partnership between Casper and Franklin Junction

(IN BRIEF) Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper, is excited to partner with Franklin Junction to expand iconic American restaurant brands to the European market. He praised Franklin Junction’s expertise and their proprietary processes. Casper, a hybrid delivery and … Read the full press release

Rishi Nigam, CEO of Franklin Junction, on the partnership between Franklin Junction and Casper

Rishi Nigam, CEO of Franklin Junction, on the partnership between Franklin Junction and Casper

(IN BRIEF) Rishi Nigam, CEO of Franklin Junction, commented on a partnership with Casper, a modern-day food hall offering 100% virtual orders for takeout and delivery, to expand iconic American restaurant brands to the Benelux and France regions. The partnership … Read the full press release

El aditivo para piensos Bovaer® podría ayudar a reducir las emisiones de metano de las vacas lecheras en un 30%

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Valio, A-Rehu, el Instituto de Recursos Naturales de Finlandia (Luke) y la Universidad de Helsinki están colaborando en un proyecto llamado “Soluciones de alimentación climáticamente inteligentes para el sector de producción de leche de Finlandia”, que está … Read the full press release

Bovaer® Feed Additive Could Help Reduce Methane Emissions from Dairy Cows by 30%

(IN BRIEF) Valio, A-Rehu, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), and the University of Helsinki are collaborating on a project called ‘Climate smart feeding solutions for Finnish milk production sector’, which is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The … Read the full press release

Franklin Junction Expands Host Kitchen® Network To Europe with Digital Food Hall Pioneer Casper

(IN BRIEF) Franklin Junction, a technology solutions provider for restaurants, has partnered with Casper, a food hall offering virtual orders for takeout and delivery, to expand American restaurant brands to Benelux and France. Franklin Junction’s Host Kitchen® model, which uses … Read the full press release

Heineken Set to Create Regional African Beverage Champion After Gaining Approval for Distell Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) HEINEKEN has received approval from the South African Competition Tribunal to acquire control of Distell Group Holdings Limited, following approvals from other relevant jurisdictions. The acquisition will see the creation of a regional African beverage champion, with Distell … Read the full press release

Marel and ADM partner to open state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation center

(IN BRIEF) Marel, a global provider of advanced food processing solutions, is partnering with ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, to open a state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation center in the Netherlands. The center, located at the … Read the full press release

La Guía MICHELIN Francia 2023 reconoce la excelencia culinaria con 39 nuevos restaurantes de una estrella

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Michelin ha revelado la selección de restaurantes 2023 de la Guía MICHELIN Francia en un evento en Estrasburgo. La selección incluye un nuevo restaurante de tres estrellas, cuatro nuevos restaurantes de dos estrellas, 39 nuevos restaurantes de … Read the full press release

2023 MICHELIN Guide France Recognizes Culinary Excellence with 39 New One-Star Restaurants

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has revealed the 2023 restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide France at an event in Strasbourg. The selection includes one new three-star restaurant, four new two-star restaurants, 39 new one-star restaurants, and eight new green star restaurants. … Read the full press release

Co-op et Hubbub lancent un projet pilote de réfrigérateur communautaire pour lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire et l’insécurité

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La coopérative s’est associée à Hubbub, à la Manchester Climate Change Agency et à d’autres organisations pour lancer un projet pilote de réfrigérateur communautaire à Oldham, visant à lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire et l’insécurité. L’initiative créera … Read the full press release

Co-op and Hubbub launch Community Fridge pilot to combat food waste and insecurity

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has partnered with Hubbub, Manchester Climate Change Agency, and other organizations to launch a Community Fridge pilot in Oldham, aimed at combating food waste and insecurity. The initiative will create a space for locals to share … Read the full press release

Symrise et Sunner vont collaborer sur des protéines d’œufs durables pour le marché des aliments pour animaux de compagnie

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Symrise, un fournisseur mondial de parfums, d’arômes et de nutrition, a conclu une joint-venture avec Sunner, l’un des principaux transformateurs de volaille intégrés en Chine, pour fournir au marché chinois des aliments pour animaux de compagnie des … Read the full press release

Symrise and Sunner to Collaborate on Sustainable Egg Protein for Pet Food Market

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, and nutrition, has entered a joint venture with Sunner, a leading integrated poultry processor in China, to supply the China pet food market with sustainable and high-quality egg solutions. The joint … Read the full press release

PackBenefit obtiene un préstamo de deuda de riesgo de 13 millones de euros del Banco Europeo de Inversiones para la producción sostenible de bandejas de alimentos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) PackBenefit, una empresa especializada en soluciones sostenibles de envasado de alimentos, ha obtenido un préstamo de deuda de riesgo de 13 millones de euros del Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) para aumentar su capacidad de fabricación de … Read the full press release

PackBenefit Secures €13 Million Venture Debt Loan from European Investment Bank for Sustainable Food Tray Production

(IN BRIEF) PackBenefit, a company specializing in sustainable food packaging solutions, has secured a €13 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its manufacturing capacity for recyclable and compostable food trays. The funding will be … Read the full press release

Silvia Cedeño Daguerre, BevZero Spain General Manager, on earning ISO 14001 environmental certification for the company’s Spanish facility

Silvia Cedeño Daguerre, BevZero Spain General Manager, on earning ISO 14001 environmental certification for the company's Spanish facility

(IN BRIEF) BevZero Spain General Manager, Silvia Cedeño Daguerre, is proud to announce that the company’s Spanish facility has achieved ISO 14001 Certification, which reflects their dedication to environmental sustainability. BevZero provides beverage development and production solutions globally and employs … Read the full press release