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Ingredients
PureCircle develops new stevia leaf variety

PureCircle develops new stevia leaf variety

Offers Significant Productivity AdvantagesPureCircle, the world’s leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners for the global beverage and food industries, has developed and is now expanding use of a new stevia leaf variety which

Global
Firmenich acquires CO2 extraction technology unit from Evonik

Firmenich acquires CO2 extraction technology unit from Evonik

For Boosting Leadership in NaturalsSwitzerland based Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, has acquired the CO2 extraction business from Evonik Industries AG located in Trostberg, Germany. This acquisition significantly expands Firmenich’s capabilities in super

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FSSAI changing the dynamics of Food Businesses in India

FSSAI changing the dynamics of Food Businesses in India

India has been at the front in recent years with its efforts to streamline food safety regulations to achieve food safety and hygiene in the countryUnsafe food practices in restaurants have had a huge impact

Technologies
Ajinomoto and Accenture to establish joint venture

Ajinomoto and Accenture to establish joint venture

The new company will help Ajinomoto leverage digital technologies to enhance and streamline its operationsAjinomoto Co., Inc. and Accenture have agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to help the food and biotech company

Nutritionals
Himalaya launches nutritional supplement for children

Himalaya launches nutritional supplement for children

A scientifically researched nutritional supplement with time-tested traditional ingredients, for children aged between 3 and 10 yearsThe Himalaya Drug Company, India’s leading homegrown wellness brand, announces the launch of Quista kidz, a super tasty, nutritional

Ingredients
Corbion, Nestle to develop next-gen microalgae-based ingredients

Corbion, Nestle to develop next-gen microalgae-based ingredients

To deliver sustainable, great-tasting, highly nutritious productsCorbion and Nestlé have entered into a joint development agreement to develop a next generation platform of algae-based ingredients rich in protein and micronutrients that can deliver sustainable, great-tasting,

Technologies
NUS engineers develop smart device to monitor water, food quality

NUS engineers develop smart device to monitor water, food quality

The research team is currently in discussion with industry partners to commercialise their technologyA team of engineers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a highly sensitive system that uses a smartphone to

Supplier
Smurfit Kappa, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to create innovative food packaging

Smurfit Kappa, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to create innovative food packaging

This unique solution demonstrates the possibility to create functional board-based packagingAs part of its ongoing Better Planet Packaging initiative, Ireland headquartered Smurfit Kappa has collaborated with one of its partners, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper, to create a new

Global
Cargill opens culinary experience hub in Belgium

Cargill opens culinary experience hub in Belgium

Investment in Vilvoorde will give customers the opportunity to create new recipes and ingredients with Cargill’s R&D expertsCargill has opened a Culinary Experience Hub in its research & development site (R&D) in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Customers from

Policy
India, New Zealand review progress on food security

India, New Zealand review progress on food security

Ministers appreciated the progress made under the MoU on Food SecurityAshwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and  Damien O’Connor, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Fool Safety and Rural Communities