(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
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