Novidades do Setor

– Naturex recently announced the appointment of Reza Kamarei PhD, to the role of global Nutrition & Health R&D Vice President for Naturex. Kamarei holds four academic degrees in the field of nutrition and food science including a PhD in food science & technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has extensive R&D and management experience in the…

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O mercado brasileiro de cerveja, que no ano passado encolheu 2%, ainda terá um cenário difícil no primeiro semestre de 2017, devido ao nível de desemprego ainda alto e ao verão mais chuvoso, que desestimulam o consumo. Ainda assim, a Ambev pode apresentar desempenho acima da média do setor, graças à estratégia de vender garrafas retornáveis de 300 mililitros, afirma…

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Essentia Protein Solutions, North America have announced the expansion of its ingredient portfolio to include grass-fed, USDA-certified organic beef broth products. The new beef items will join the organic chicken and NAE poultry (No Antibiotic Ever) lines to significantly increase Essentia’s line of clean label protein solutions. Organic meat retail sales have outpaced the overall meat market in recent years…

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SweeGen, Inc. have announced the successful commercialization of its Bestevia Reb-M, the company’s non-caloric and high purity stevia sweetener with an unparalleled, clean, sweet taste, which is comparable to regular table sugar. According to Steven Chen, President of SweeGen, Bestevia Reb M has “great solubility and amazing taste”. People want to reduce calories but at the same time have great…

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Even with the support of an increasing amount of sustainability projects, most cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire still live far below the poverty line. A new study executed by the French Development Agency (AFD) and Barry-Callebaut estimates that cocoa farmers earn a roughly estimated 568 West African Franc (CFA) per day, approximately €0.86. This is the direct result of low…

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Glanbia have reported its seventh year of double digit growth, with operating profit of nearly $262.8m (€250m), up from $223.9m (€213m). Its adjusted earnings per share are 87.66 cent, up 11.2 percent on the previous year, while its EBITA is calculated at $320.6m (€305.1m). It operating profit is reported at $259.5 (€247m). Its best performer, performance nutrition, had an EBITA…

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Speculation is mounting that Mondelez International could be a takeover target for Kraft Heinz after the company pulled out its bid for Unilever earlier this week, prompting conjecture that merger attention will be turned to the US confectionery giant. Shares in Mondelez have increased as a result, closing at US$44.97 on Tuesday, an increase of around 5.8%. Amid the speculation…

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A fabricante de queijos e laticínios Tirolez projeta crescer 10% em 2017. Porém, Cícero Hegg, diretor comercial e marketing da empresa, afirma que "tudo vai depender da capacidade do consumidor e da nossa capacidade de colocar produtos no mercado a preços que o consumidor consiga pagar". Além da projeção, fez um balanço de 2016 e falou das perspectivas para este…

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Apesar de o grupo de alimentos Kraft Heinz, do 3G Capital e da Berkshire Hathaway, ter retirado nessa semana a oferta de US$ 143 bilhões pela Unilever, os fundos voltaram rapidamente às compras. Nesta terça-feira, 21, a Restaurant Brands International (RBI), também controlada pelas duas gestoras – a primeira, dos brasileiros Jorge Paulo Lemann, Marcel Telles e Beto Sicupira, e…

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PepsiCo juice brand Naked are set to make several modifications during the next eight months to the labeling and marketing of its current line-up of pure fruit, veggie, protein and boosted juices. According to an agreement announced by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it is set to give consumers a clearer understanding of the ingredients. The…

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