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Naturex has expanded its presence in the Italian market with the appointment of Chimab as a distributor. As of 1 November 2017, Chimab will work alongside Naturex to distribute its savory ingredients and selected sweet products to food businesses across Italy. The agreement will enable Naturex, with Chimab’s support, to enhance its service levels in the country and react more…

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The Hershey Company has reported its sales and earnings for the third quarter which beat analysts expectations as the chocolate giant benefited from reduced cocoa prices and cost savings initiatives. Hershey’s had consolidated net sales of US$2,033.1 million compared with $2,003.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, while net income for the third quarter of 2017 was US$273.3 million…

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This year has been significant for Frutarom, earlier this summer the company reported a record quarter as it continues to implement its growth strategy and with nine acquisitions having been made in 2017 so far, it looks as though it is certainly going to plan. For the past 30 years, the company has been able to double its size and…

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Frutarom is embarking on its ninth acquisition of 2017, as the company has announced it will acquire full ownership of Enzymotec, Israel, at a net investment of approx. US$210 million. At of the date of signing, Frutarom held approx. 19 percent of Enzymotec’s shares at an average price of US$9.6 per share. Frutarom will acquire the balance of shares at…

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Six months after Danone completed the acquisition of organic producer WhiteWave, the newly combined business unit DanoneWave is expanding its plant-based beverage manufacturing operations with up to US$60 million investment in a US facility. The facility, based in Mount Crawford, Virginia, was previously used to make WhiteWave brands such as silk plant-based food and beverages, however, the company is adding…

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Puratos has launched three new sourdough flavors based on natural fermentation, thanks to a recent investment to expand capacity and capabilities into its sourdough facility in Pennsauken, NJ. This investment and resulting products show Puratos’ commitment to innovation to answer consumer needs. Puratos has been producing sourdough in the USA for the North-American region since 2007. The new lines launched…

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The Kraft Heinz Company is expanding its current animal welfare commitments to include higher standards for treatment of broiler chickens in its US supply chain – and the move has gained praise from The Humane Society which applauds the food giant’s progress in breeding, housing and processing standards. Building on a commitment to improving welfare standards and humane treatment, Kraft…

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Reese’s, America’s popular candy brand, has spooked fans with an outrageous unveiling and exclusive sampling of its latest innovation, Reese’s Outrageous Bars. Reese’s Outrageous Bars explode with texture and flavor, complete with caramel and crunchy Reese’s Pieces candy surrounding creamy peanut butter and covered in smooth milk chocolate. Reese’s Outrageous Bars won’t debut until May 2018, but this weekend, Royal…

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Palsgaard has won the most prestigious CSR award in Denmark, the FSR Danish Auditor’s CSR Award, for the third time. The CSR Award 2017 was presented at a CSR leadership conference organized by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Business Authority and FSR Danish Auditors in Copenhagen, on 26 October 2017. It is given each year to Danish companies…

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As a growing segment of the bakery market is searching for alternatives to palm oil, pioneering oils partner IOI Loders Croklaan has created a new shea-based, non-lauric fat, which is highly suitable for laminated dough products. Responding to trends, IOI Loders Croklaan has come up with what it describes as the “next generation shortening” called Presdough 270 SB which delivers…

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