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  • Maple Leaf Foods espouses vegan values with US$120m acquisition

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    Major Toronto-based meat company Maple Leaf Foods has again signaled its intention to step outside of its traditional space and strengthen its alternative protein portfolio by buying Field Roast Grain Meat Co. Maple Leaf Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Seattle-headquartered firm which crafts vegetarian meat from grains, expanding its platform in the high growth alternative proteins…

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  • Hain Celestial acquires natural sweeteners brand Clarks UK

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    The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. has announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has acquired Clarks UK Ltd., The Natural Sweeteners Company, a leading maple syrup and natural sweetener brand, in the United Kingdom. Clarks is based in Newport, South Wales, UK, and produces natural sweeteners under the Clarks brand, including maple syrup, honey and carob, date and agave syrups,…

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  • Algaia and AIDP launches next generation seaweed extract for dessert applications

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    Algaia has launched a new alginate line, Satialgine DVA, which is said to be the next generation of seaweed extract for premium dairy and non-dairy dessert applications. Consumers with food sensitivities to dairy or eggs, a desire for vegan options, or wanting low-fat alternatives to high-fat desserts like flan, will not have to compromise flavor or creamy texture, thanks to…

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  • UK: Tesco biggest ever meat-free Christmas range

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    Changing UK diets have prompted Tesco to double its vegetarian and vegan centerpiece festive food offering this year to keep pace with demand for meat-free products. As the number of vegans and vegetarians continues to rise alongside the growing number of people looking to cut down on meat and dairy in general, the UK supermarket has responded by expanding its…

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  • Ingredion switches up leadership with new appointments

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    Ingredion has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved changes to the company's executive leadership team to fill vacancies created by the promotion of Jim Zallie to president and CEO on January 1, 2018. Zallie is currently executive vice president, global specialties and president, Americas. Jorgen Kokke will be promoted to executive vice president, global specialties, and president,…

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  • AB InBev acquires Australian craft brand Pirate Life

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    Brewing giants AB InBev has snapped up “lifestyle” canned beer brand Pirate Life which is based on a carefree and relaxed attitude that founders say will not change despite the acquisition by one of the biggest names in the industry. Pirate Life says it will continue its “unprecedented growth path” after being acquired by AB InBev and will be able…

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  • UK: Co-op to start selling food beyond best before date

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    The Co-op supermarket is cracking down on food waste with its pioneering new initiative to sell food after its “best before” date. The East of England Co-op says it is the first major retailer to start selling products beyond their best before date with the aim of significantly reducing food waste in its stores. The retailer will now sell products…

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  • Sol Andina: Nueva variedad de papa criolla de Corpoica

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    La Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria lanzó una nueva variedad de papa criolla para los departamentos de Cundinamarca y Boyacá. Sol Andina tiene un periodo vegetativo menor, de 110 a 120 días comparada con la que se usa convencionalmente. En el municipio de Santa Rosa de Viterbo – Boyacá, se llevó a cabo el evento de lanzamiento de la variedad…

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  • Cidra cristalizada, alternativa para acompañar derivados lácteos

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    El producto surgió para darle un valor agregado a la cidra y aprovechar sus componentes nutricionales como calcio, fósforo, hierro, vitaminas A, B y C y antioxidantes. Se podría adicionar a yogures o helados. La cidra, rica en fibra, es el fruto de un arbusto de crecimiento lento que puede llegar a medir hasta 4,5 metros. Crecen en Sur y…

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  • Produtores de ovos do Centro-Oeste Paulista miram no mercado externo

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    A região de Bastos, no Centro-Oeste de São Paulo, é a maior produtora de ovos do Brasil. São em média mais de 20 mil unidades por dia. Renato Netto é gerente de uma indústria que tem capacidade para processar 5 milhões de ovos diariamente. Uma das unidades da empresa é focada na exportação. A indústria produz ovo líquido e em…

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