(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize, a global retail giant, introduces NextCo, an advisory board to the Executive Committee (ExCo), aiming to incorporate the perspectives of the next generation into strategic decision-making processes. Comprised of six Millennial leaders from key countries where … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize announces the repurchase of 900,000 common shares between April 8 and April 12, 2024, as part of its €1 billion share buyback program initiated in November 2023. With shares bought at an average price of €26.94 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Partners, producers, and stakeholders convened in Pará, Brazil, for a gathering centered around sustainable livestock farming, organized as part of the Amazonia Connect program. Hosted by consortium partners including USAID, Solidaridad, Earth Innovation Institute, National Wildlife Federation, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Alaion Souza, Amazon, Amazonia Connect, Ananias Oliveira, Bella Genta, Brazil, Diana Castro, Earth Innovation Institute, Jason Weller, José Heder Benatti, livestock farming, Maria Gorete Rios, Mariana Pereira, National Wildlife Federation, partnership, Paulo Lima, Pedro Santos, Solidaridad Network, sustainability, Thais Megid, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USAID
(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport launches its annual Whisky Festival, running from April 15 to May 14, offering travellers a month-long celebration of whisky culture. The festival boasts expert-led masterclasses, exclusive product launches, and whisky-infused menu items across the airport’s terminals. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is allocating €40 million to support the European Agri Transition Fund, aimed at fostering a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system in Europe. Managed by INOKS Capital, the fund targets SMEs and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Bulgaria, CROATIA, EIF, Europe, Greece, Hungary, INOKS Capital, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Marjut Falkstedt, Nabil Marc Abdul-Massih, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, SMEs, Spain, sustainability, Switzerland, The Czech Republic
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €42 million agreement with Maspex Group, a major food and beverage producer in central and southeastern Europe, to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across their production plants in Poland and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Romania, Technology
Tagged EIB, Maspex Group, partnership, Poland, Production Upgrades, Rafał Gruszeczka, Romania, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) At the IFAT 2024 trade fair, GEA is set to unveil its latest advancements in wastewater treatment technology, including decanters for sludge treatment and the groundbreaking digital real-time monitoring system, GEA Intellicant®. The decanter centrifuges, validated with GEA’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Intraco Ltd, a prominent exporter of premixes and concentrates, and trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions, have collaborated to revolutionize feed analysis. Their partnership aims to provide Intraco and its distribution partners with real-time nutrient … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged analyze nutrient composition of feed, animal diets, animal feed, animal feed concentrates, BASF, concentrates, farmers, FEED, Group DC, handheld spectrometer, Intraco Ltd, livestock, Miriam Suhren, mobile feed analysis, mobile spectroscopy solutions, premixes, protein meals, raw materials, Steven Van Caekenberghe, trinamiX GmbH, trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution
(IN BRIEF) BevZero, a leading provider of beverage solutions, proudly announces its attainment of the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System certification in South Africa. This certification, incorporating the ISO 22000 standard, highlights BevZero’s dedication to ensuring the highest standards … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Technology
Tagged alcohol-free beverages, beverage services, Beverage Solutions, BevZero, BevZero South Africa, dealcoholization, Dealcoholization Equipment, dealcoholization technology, Dealcoholize, food safety certification, Food Safety Management, FSSC 22000, FSSC 22000 Certification, Gustav Fouche, innovative beverage solutions, ISO 22000, low-alcohol beverages, quality assurance, Renee Timmons, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Paris 2024 Torch Relay, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Banque Populaire & Caisse d’Epargne, promises an electrifying celebration as it traverses France, starting from Marseille on 8 May. With the flame’s arrival, the festivities will kick off, featuring six … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports
Tagged Banque Populaire & Caisse d'Epargne, Coca-Cola Concert, Fanny Happiette, Festivities, France, Paris 2024, partnership, Tony Estanguet, Torch Relay
(IN BRIEF) In the wake of cyclone “GAMANE” striking Madagascar’s SAVA region, affecting the main vanilla growing area, Symrise ensures the safety of its 200 employees and extends aid to the affected community. The cyclone caused flooding, damaging houses, rice … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Cyclone "GAMANE", Madagascar, relief efforts, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) Three Mushketeers, a startup founded by Emmi Korjus, Emma Kynkäniemi, and Ida Nikkilä, is revolutionizing the use of surplus mushrooms by creating a mushroom powder that enhances the taste of vegetarian dishes. The powder, currently in its second … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has disclosed its repurchase of 200,000 common shares between March 25, 2024, and March 28, 2024, at an average price of €27.45 per share, totaling €5.5 million. This buyback is part of the company’s €1 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) In the realm of food processing, maintaining food safety and quality is paramount, yet contaminants pose a persistent challenge. Marel’s SensorX, introduced in 2007, has been a game-changer in bone inspection, setting the standard for the poultry industry. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Poet Yrsa Daley-Ward collaborates with Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief to illuminate the untold struggles of individuals facing food insecurity in the UK. Through “Unspoken Words,” a collection of poems inspired by real-life stories from the Bonny Downs food … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Symrise introduces the latest edition of its proprietary trend tool, Trendscope™ 2024+, aimed at deciphering consumer trends shaping the food and beverage industry. The tool amalgamates qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify key drivers such as naturalness, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) has unveiled its inaugural integrated report, presenting a comprehensive overview of its financial performance and sustainability initiatives for the year ended December 31, 2023. Despite challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and climate-related disruptions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, Louis Dreyfus Company, Michael Gelchie, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) International technology conglomerate ANDRITZ and NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik GmbH, a renowned leader in grinding and classifying technologies, have joined forces in a strategic partnership to cater to the burgeoning alternative protein market. This collaboration aims to leverage NETZSCH’s expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Christian Kling, Germany, Matthias Kapp, NETZSCH, partnership, Protein Market, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Maya Kuvakova’s entrepreneurial journey began in a small kitchen in the Kyrgyz Republic, where she crafted dumplings to support her family while on maternity leave. Today, her company, Maminy retsepty, stands as a major producer of semi-finished foods … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Corporation, EBRD, Journey to Success, kitchen, Kyrgyz Republic, Maminy retsepty, Maya Kuvakova, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Several supply chain partners have joined forces to introduce new premium snack packaging made with 50% recycled plastic. Launched for PepsiCo’s Sunbites brand in the UK and Ireland, the packaging meets stringent EU regulatory requirements for food contact. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged 50% Recycled Plastic, Amcor, Archana Jagannathan, Gerald Rebitzer, GreenDot, INEOS, Ireland, IRPLAST, Laurent Auguste, partnership, PepsiCo, Rob Ingram, Snack Packaging, Sunbites brand, sustainability, TACOIL™
(IN BRIEF) Burda, a leading media and tech company, collaborates with Klim, an agritech firm, to champion regenerative farming practices aimed at combating climate change and biodiversity loss. Through financial support and expertise provided by Klim’s digital platform, Burda amplifies … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced a €20 million investment under the InvestEU program to support the Blue Revolution Fund, managed by Hatch Blue. This investment aims to boost early-stage aquaculture enterprises, address market deficiencies, and promote … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology
Tagged alternative seafood protein solutions, aquaculture, aquaculture enterprises, Blue Revolution Fund, BlueInvest, clean technologies, Climate, climate change, EIB, EIF, environmental impact, environmental solutions, European Investment Fund, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, European Union, finfish, Georg Baunach, Green Deal, Hatch Blue, INNOVATION, InvestEU, InvestEU Blue economy Fund, marine ecosystem, Marjut Falkstedt, restoring ocean ecosystems, seaweed, shellfish, sustainability, sustainable aquaculture, sustainable aquaculture farming, The European Investment Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Virginijus Sinkevičius
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the appointment of Heiko Schipper as President of the Nutrition Business Group, effective May 1, 2024. Heiko, currently serving as President of Bayer Consumer Health, brings extensive experience and a successful track record in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Heiko Schipper, Hein Schumacher, leadership, Nutrition Business Group, President, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize unveils its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting its financial and non-financial performance amidst challenging circumstances. The report underscores the company’s dedication to creating value for customers and communities while advancing towards a healthier and sustainable food system. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged 2023 Annual Report, Ahold Delhaize, Commitment, Financial, Frans Muller, investment, resilience, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Telefónica announced a strategic partnership with the Fini Company, Spain and Brazil’s leading candy manufacturer, aiming to revolutionize their operations through digitalization over the next three years. Dubbed ‘Fini360º Digitization,’ the project … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Brazil, digital transformation, Fini Company, Javier Vizcaíno, Manuel Sánchez Cobián, MWC 2024, partnership, Spain, sustainability, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, has introduced a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, showcasing over 450 100% British-sourced grocery items. This initiative aims to make it easier for customers to find and purchase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €6 million loan agreement with KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia, aimed at supporting the company’s expansion plans and green initiatives. KAM intends to utilize … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, KAM, NORTH MACEDONIA, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has announced its proposal of Geraldine Matchett, former Co-Chief Executive Officer and CFO of DSM-Firmenich AG, for election to its Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on April 18, 2024. This move comes as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Geraldine Matchett, Henri de Castries, Kimberly A. Ross, leadership, Nestlé, Paul Bulcke
(IN BRIEF) In celebration of World Pulse Day on February 10th, Professor Eric Holub of the University of Warwick introduces new varieties of UK Registered beans (URBeans) aimed at diversifying British cuisine with locally grown ingredients. Named after iconic figures … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged "Capulet Bean", "Godiva Bean", Charlie Demetriou, Professor Eric Holub, sustainability, UK, University of Warwick, URBeans, Varieties, World Pulse Day
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its financial results for the full year 2023, revealing an underlying sales growth of 7.0% driven by positive volumes. Despite challenges such as adverse currency impacts and net disposals, the company achieved a turnover of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ is set to showcase its extensive array of solutions for dewatering, drying, and automation in the food industry at Anuga FoodTec 2024 in Cologne, Germany. One of the highlights includes their groundbreaking Turbex extraction … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Anuga FoodTec 2024, automation, Cologne, dewatering, drying, extraction system, food industry, Germany, Innovation Center
(IN BRIEF) BASF has teamed up with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to launch the “OPTIMA Rice” project aimed at curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rice production. The initiative supports BASF’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged "OPTIMA Rice", Bas Bouman, BASF, greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions, IRRI, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, PHILIPPINES, Rice Production", sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Coop and Emmi have introduced environmentally friendly PET bottles for selected dairy products, such as milk and cream, as part of their sustainability efforts. These PET bottles are the only plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Valio, a Finnish dairy company, is initiating change negotiations affecting its Finnish headquarters functions and factory services. The negotiations involve around 1,170 employees and will address potential dismissals and material changes to employment terms, including job description and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, has unveiled PureLid™, a revolutionary fiber-based lid for single-serve coffee capsules aimed at supporting the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts. PureLid™ offers a high-performing, home-compostable alternative to aluminum or plastic lids … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Food Alliance, a Georgian frozen pastry producer, has received support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) through the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line in Georgia since 2017. This assistance includes modern equipment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, European Union (EU), Financial, Food Alliance, GEORGIA, investment, partnership, SMEs, sustinability
(IN BRIEF) M&S Food is making an investment in value by reducing prices on over 200 products, including 65 with an average reduction of 6%. Popular items like baked beans, instant coffee, and rice are among those receiving price cuts. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has launched a new KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families participating in the company’s income accelerator program. The initiative, aimed at addressing the living income gap of cocoa-farming families and reducing child … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge Cold Store facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, India, exclusively designed for HyFun Foods, a company specializing in frozen processed food items. This facility will provide temperature-controlled storage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cold Store facility, HyFun Foods, INDIA, Kamlesh Karamchandani, Maersk, partnership, sustainability, Vikash Agarwal
(IN BRIEF) Danish researchers are embarking on a groundbreaking project called WIN@sea in Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm, Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak. This initiative, involving multiple Danish universities and companies, seeks to simultaneously produce fossil-free energy and sustainable food while … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Sweden
Tagged AAGE V. JENSEN NATURFOND, Aarhus University, Annette Bruhn, biodiversity, cod stocks, Danish Kriegers Flak, food production, Green Energy, Kerteminde Seafarm, marine environment, mussels, offshore wind farm, offshore windfarm, OLAMUR, seaweed, seaweed pasta, the Danish Technological University, the Kattegat Centre, the University of Copenhagen, Tim Wilms, Vattenfall, VELUX FONDEN, WIN@sea project, WIN@sea's family cooking school, wind turbines
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