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French Industry Leaders Launch Biotech Open Platform to Drive Innovation in Precision Fermentation

Posted on 13, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) French industry giants Danone and Michelin, in collaboration with American start-up DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France, announce the establishment of the Biotech Open Platform. This pioneering initiative aims to accelerate the development of precision fermentation processes, … Read the full press release →

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Carbon-Neutral Milk: Valio’s Biogas-Powered Truck Cuts Emissions by 85%

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Valio, a dairy company, has introduced a new biogas-powered milk truck that significantly reduces emissions compared to diesel trucks. This initiative aligns with Valio’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral milk production by 2035. The use of biogas not only … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Empowers Local Businesses with Risk Sharing Framework, Boosting Growth in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan

Posted on 30, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release →

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DeLaval Chooses SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Global ERP Transformation

Posted on 29, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DeLaval, a Swedish-based dairy and farming machinery producer under the Tetra Laval Group, has opted for SAP S/4HANA Cloud to revolutionize its ERP system as part of a comprehensive company-wide overhaul. By embracing cloud technology, DeLaval aims to … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables Forge Joint Venture to Boost Renewable Natural Gas Projects Across the US

Posted on 24, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables have established an equally owned joint venture to accelerate the development, construction, and operation of Farm Powered® renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the United States. The agreement, signed in New York, marks a … Read the full press release →

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Collaborative Effort Launches Premium Snack Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic

Posted on 14, March 2024 by

(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 →

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Maersk Unveils Cutting-Edge Cold Chain Facility in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle

Posted on 21, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its largest infrastructure investment in New Zealand with the opening of its integrated cold chain facility at the Ruakura Superhub in Hamilton. Costing approximately NZD 140-150 million, the facility offers end-to-end supply chain … Read the full press release →

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Valio’s Restructuring Plan: Change Negotiations Impacting Key Functions and Jobs

Posted on 24, January 2024 by

(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 →

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Alfa Laval Introduces Innovative Cleaning Solution to Enhance Hygienic Processing Lines

Posted on 16, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled the “Free Rotating Retractor,” a highly efficient retractable cleaning device designed to address the challenges of cleaning confined spaces with hard-to-reach shadow areas in hygienic processing lines such as milk or infant powder plants. … Read the full press release →

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Valio’s Seasonal Milk Production Challenge Solved by Elvenite in Hackathon Competition

Posted on 4, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Jamk University of Applied Sciences organized a hackathon in collaboration with Valio Ltd. to address the challenge of seasonal variation in milk production. Swedish Elvenite AB emerged as the winner of ValioHackathon 2023/11/28 by proposing a data-driven solution … Read the full press release →

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Valio and St1 Joint Venture Explores Expansion of Biogas Plant Complexes for Renewable Energy Production

Posted on 14, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is actively investigating the development of new biogas plant complexes in various regions. Currently, the construction of potential new plant complexes is under consideration in the Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Nivala-Haapavesi, … Read the full press release →

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Oddlygood Acquires Planti, Expanding its Plant-Based Market Leadership in Sweden and Finland

Posted on 3, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Finnish plant-based product producer, Oddlygood, has acquired the Nordic brand Planti® in a strategic move to strengthen its position in the plant-based dairy alternative market. The acquisition makes Oddlygood the market leader in plant-based dairy alternative spoonable snacks … Read the full press release →

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture Partner for Data-Driven Transformation through Joint Venture

Posted on 10, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have entered into a joint venture set to commence in January 2024. The venture is aimed at supporting Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal of becoming a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and … Read the full press release →

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Valio and St1’s Biogas Plant in Finland Advances Construction Preparations for Renewable Energy Production

Posted on 10, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is making progress with the construction preparations for a biogas production plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland. The company has finalized the site location through consultations with residents and agreement … Read the full press release →

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BASF’s Ultrason® P 3010 Enables Durable Milk Meter Sensors for Accurate Milk Quality Control in Smart Agriculture

Posted on 25, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic, Ultrason® P 3010, is being used by milkrite | InterPuls, a leading dairy equipment company, to manufacture durable milk meter sensors. These sensors are used for reliable and accurate milk quality control in the milking … Read the full press release →

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Barry Callebaut strengthens commitment to transparency with 100% certified or verified cocoa and ingredients target by 2030

Posted on 10, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer, has announced a set of refined sustainability targets for its Forever Chocolate plan. The company aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm, with targets to achieve by 2030 … Read the full press release →

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AAK Group reports strong start to 2023 with increased operating profit and cash flow

Posted on 5, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Swedish food ingredients company AAK Group has reported a 43% rise in Q1 operating profit compared to the same period last year, driven by solid performance in its food ingredients and chocolate and confectionery fats business areas. Despite … Read the full press release →

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Valio introduces Valio Prime SMP for easier infant milk formula production

Posted on 26, April 2023 by

(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 →

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EBRD and EU Program Helps Armenian Companies Invest in Sustainable Technology

Posted on 14, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line program in Armenia to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting greener technology, improving product quality, and … Read the full press release →

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Former Heineken executive to take the helm at FrieslandCampina

Posted on 18, March 2023 by

(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 →

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Barry Callebaut Group releases its 6th Forever Chocolate Progress Report highlighting its progress towards making sustainable chocolate the norm

Posted on 1, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 1-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the release of its 6th Forever Chocolate Progress Report highlighting the company’s progress towards making sustainable chocolate the norm. According … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen et CP Kelco s’associent pour proposer des alternatives végétales aux produits laitiers traditionnels

Posted on 28, November 2022 by

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) HOERSHOLM, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr Hansen Holding A/S (CPH : CHR), une société danoise de biosciences qui développe des solutions d’ingrédients naturels pour l’alimentation, la nutrition, industries pharmaceutique et agricole, et CP Kelco ApS, une société de … Read the full press release →

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Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. prévoit de céder sa marque Landliebe et trois sites de production allemands à Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, un producteur allemand de produits laitiers

Posted on 16, June 2022 by

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) AMERSFOORT, 16-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., une coopérative laitière multinationale néerlandaise, a annoncé son intention de céder sa marque Landliebe et trois sites de production allemands, entre autres, et faisant collectivement partie de l’activité grand … Read the full press release →

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Researchers from Hamburg University, University College London and University of Exeter say the deal agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points in combating the climate crisis

Posted on 9, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that a lead author Professor Tim Lenton, Director of the Global Systems Institute (GSI) at the … Read the full press release →

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Circularity: Alfa Laval membrane filtration systems to turn crop leftovers into prebiotic dietary fibre for a Danish food facility

Posted on 24, January 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it will supply membrane filtration systems to a food facility in Denmark for the production of healthy dietary … Read the full press release →

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Valio on digestive wellness, sugar reduction, and quality protein trends at FIE/HIE Exhibition 2021 in Frankfurt

Posted on 30, November 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Valio, a Finnish innovative dairy and food company, has announced it will demonstrate solutions for health-conscious consumers at the FIE/HIE Exhibition 2021 in Frankfurt. We are in the middle of a wellness revolution, … Read the full press release →

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Danone divests its water and beverage business in Denmark

Posted on 16, November 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 16-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Danone (EPA: BN), a world leading food company and a component of the CAC 40 stock market index, has announced the divestment of its water and beverage business in Denmark, Aqua d’Or. The … Read the full press release →

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The next-generation SWEETY® culture by Chr. Hansen reduces added sugar by up to 1g for every 100g of yogurt

Posted on 16, November 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HOERSHOLM, Denmark, 16-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen (CPH: CHR), a Danish bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, has announced the latest addition to its sugar reduction portfolio for … Read the full press release →

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Nutreco, Aqua-Spark and PFR Life Science invest EUR 21 million in Proteon Pharmaceuticals to accelerate the reduction of antibiotics used in aquaculture and livestock farming

Posted on 10, August 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Nutreco, leading company in the field of animal nutrition and aquafeed, has announced it is leading a EUR 21 million financing round together with Aqua-Spark and PFR Life Science, a portfolio company of … Read the full press release →

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M&S launches new programme to support Select Farmers to become more resilient to environmental challenges

Posted on 9, April 2021 by

M&S launches industry-leading bee programme – introducing over 30 million bees to its Select Farms – to boost pollination, improve product quality and produce delicious British honey for its customers M&S raises the bar even further to offer more RSPCA Assured … Read the full press release →

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Unilever launches ambition to help people transition towards healthier diets and reduce environmental impact of global food chain

Posted on 18, November 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON/ROTTERDAM, 18-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational consumer goods company, Unilever announces new annual global sales target of €1 billion within the next five to seven years, from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. The launch of The Vegetarian Butcher … Read the full press release →

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Valio Oddlygood® oat drink makes its way at all McDonald’s restaurants in Finland

Posted on 1, July 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 1-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — McDonald’s customers in Finland can now have the option to use Valio Oddlygood® oat drink in their drip coffee. Oddlygood® oat drinks are now available nationwide at all McDonald’s restaurants in Finland. Mats … Read the full press release →

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FINLAND: NIB to fund Keitele Timber’s investments in mechanical wood processing facilities

Posted on 28, March 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 28-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB to finance Keitele Timber’s investments in mechanical wood processing facilities. The agreement is EUR 15 million loan with maturity of ten years. Keitele Timber will use the loan from NIB to invest … Read the full press release →

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Halloumi Cheese Popularity Soars in Europe as UK Maintains its Lead as the Largest Market – Fact.MR Study

Posted on 16, October 2018 by

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Glancing through the dairy segment of retail aisles in Europe offers a clear comparison of preference for halloumi cheese than other cheese varieties. According to a Fact.MR study on halloumi cheese market, 76% of … Read the full press release →

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Valio takes the next step towards environmentally friendly transportation solutions with its first bio-gas distribution truck

Posted on 5, October 2018 by

Over the years, Valio has tested equipment that runs on various environmentally-friendly fuels. Now, Valio is taking the next step towards environmentally friendly transportation solutions. Valio’s first bio-gas distribution truck took to the Helsinki region’s roads in September. HELSINKI, 05-Oct-2018 … Read the full press release →

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Emmi to increase its stake in Emmi Ambrosi France from 51 % to 85 %

Posted on 13, August 2018 by

Emmi has held a stake in Emmi Ambrosi France since January 2008. Emmi is now increasing its stake from 51 % to 85 %. LUCERNE, 13-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Emmi Ambrosi France specialises in freshly packaged cheese (frais-emballé). It is also responsible for … Read the full press release →

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Tetra Pak tubular heat exchanger with P2P technology now has 3-A certification

Posted on 4, June 2018 by

Pully, Switzerland, 04-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak today announces that its new tubular heat exchanger with P2P (Product to Product) technology now has 3-A certification.​​ P2P heat exchangers are typically used by dairy, beverage and ice cream producers, and can … Read the full press release →

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Evonik’s Alibaba flagship store now carries MetAMINO® and Mepron® (DL-Methionine Feed Grade)

Posted on 30, May 2018 by

ESSEN, 30-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — MetAMINO® and Mepron® (DL-Methionine Feed Grade) are now available on Evonik flagship store on Alibaba.com. With the access to the Alibaba online store, more small and medium-sized feed processing enterprises can learn about genuine Evonik … Read the full press release →

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Nordic’s largest brand study on sustainability ranked Valio as the most sustainable brand in Finland

Posted on 17, April 2018 by

HELSINKI, 17-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Consumers rank Valio as the most sustainable brand in Finland. The dairy and food company received the recognition for the fifth consecutive year in the Nordic’s largest brand study on sustainability. Issues of particular importance to … Read the full press release →

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Valio’s unsalted butter won Best of Class at the World Championship Cheese Contest 2018

Posted on 15, March 2018 by

HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Valio’s unsalted butter won Best of Class at the World Championship Cheese Contest 2018 in Wisconsin, USA, on March 8. There were 30 leading butter brands from around the world participating in the unsalted butter class. … Read the full press release →

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