A partnership between Cargill Animal Nutrition and Heifer International is enabling the expansion of 450 women-led, family-owned poultry farms in Qingshen, China. These farms will receive chicks, business training and access to nutrition ...
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TerraVia, a next-generation food, nutrition and specialty ingredients company and pioneer in algae innovation, announces that its AlgaVia Protein-Rich Whole Algae continues to gain traction among leading food manufacturers and pioneering ...
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Heartland Food Products Group (Heartland FPG), maker of SPLENDA Sweeteners, has announced the arrival of a new, disruptive innovation in the naturals sweetener category: SPLENDA Naturals Stevia Sweetener. Known for products with great ...
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RiceBran Technologies announced that its board of directors has named Dr. Robert Smith, the company's chief operating officer, as interim CEO, effective immediately. Dr. Smith will succeed W. John Short, who will remain with the Company ...
Milk Specialties Global has announced that it has acquired the Saputo facility in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, US. Founded in 1949, Milk Specialties has experienced exceptional growth in human and animal nutrition. The ...
The profit of Royal FrieslandCampina decreased by 16.7 percent over the first half-year 2016 to 160 million euros compared to the same period in the previous financial year. Due to the significant increase in the member dairy ...
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Cereal maker Post Holdings’ subsidiary Michael Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire National Pasteurized Eggs (NPE) for undisclosed sum. NPE offers pasteurized shell eggs under the Davidson’s Safest Choice brand and ...
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Cargill has appointed Chuck Gitkin as chief marketing officer (CMO) for North America protein business. He will also be a member of the Cargill Protein Group’s leadership team. Previously, Gitkin was senior vice president of ...
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According to a research report released by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), aluminum cans play a major role in enhancing consumer drinking experience. The report, which looked at the science behind taste and the consumer sensory ...
SAP SE announced an investment in Vivanda, provider of a data-driven, context-sensitive personalization platform for the food and beverage industry. The investment allows SAP and Vivanda to jointly enable food industry companies to ...
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will support dairy producers by buying around 11 million pounds of cheese at $20m through its Margin Protection Program (MPP). The announcement from USDA is aimed at reducing a cheese surplus which ...
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Amazing Grass has unveiled two new Organic Superfood Bars: Organic Green Superfood Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt, and Organic Protein Superfood Chocolate Almond Butter. As the #1 green-based nutrition bar on the market, Amazing Grass’ ...
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) plans to showcase a wide range of farmer products and services designed to help attendees “keep their business on track” at the 63rd annual Farm Progress Show, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, in Boone, ...
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How to feed nine billion people healthily and sustainabily? Bühler addresses this challenge, together with key customers, scientists, and partners at the Bühler Networking Days. Around 750 participants take part in this key ...
FAO and WFP say law will greatly enhance worldwide efforts to combat hunger and rural poverty 25 July 2016, Rome - Leaders of two United Nations agencies fighting hunger worldwide have applauded new legislation in the United States ...
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