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Acute food insecurity hits new highs globally

Acute food insecurity hits new highs globally

Countries already coping with high levels of acute hunger are particularly vulnerable to the risks created by the war in Eastern EuropeThe number of people facing acute food insecurity and requiring urgent life-saving food assistance

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Barry Callebaut plans $104 M investment in new specialty chocolate factory in Canada

Barry Callebaut plans $104 M investment in new specialty chocolate factory in Canada

Chocolate factory designed for sugar-free chocolate, high protein, and other specialty products to meet increasing customer demandThe Barry Callebaut Group has announced its plans to expand its North American presence by building a new specialty

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US FDA takes steps to limit ’lead levels’ in juices

US FDA takes steps to limit ’lead levels’ in juices

To further reduce exposure to toxic elements in foodsThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft action levels for lead in single-strength (ready to drink) apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice

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Mondelēz buys Grupo Bimbo’s confectionery business for $1.3 B

Mondelēz buys Grupo Bimbo’s confectionery business for $1.3 B

Accelerates growth in core snacking categories in high-priority Mexico marketMondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion. Ricolino is a growing business with

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Can Russo-Ukraine Conflict Cause a Food Crisis?

Can Russo-Ukraine Conflict Cause a Food Crisis?

The Russia-Ukraine turmoil has had and in future will have a lot of repercussions on the global food sector. Many developing and developed nations could be impacted by it, including India. However, this unfortunate chaotic

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AB InBev announces Beer Garage Global Accelerator Programme 2022

AB InBev announces Beer Garage Global Accelerator Programme 2022

Applications will be screened for the final leadership pitch leading up to final cohort announcement by early June Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest beer brewing company with a legacy of brewing 500 brands (likes of Budweiser, Corona,

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Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum

Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum

Formation of the new international plant based foods working group to support growth of the rising sectorPlant-based foods movement gains international momentum with the formation of New International Plant Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) to

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GSK brand Emergen-C introduces Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar

GSK brand Emergen-C introduces Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar

New varieties provide immune support and have on-trend, natural botanical ingredientsUS-based Emergen-C has launched two new extensions to the brand’s Botanicals line of gummy and powder dietary supplements – Emergen-C Ashwagandha and Emergen-C Apple Cider Vinegar. Consistent with the existing

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US FDA takes new steps for evaluating additional food allergens

US FDA takes new steps for evaluating additional food allergens

For allergens that are not one of the major nine food allergens identified in USThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance that, when finalised, will outline the agency’s approach to evaluating the

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Barry Callebaut announces appointment of two new directors

Barry Callebaut announces appointment of two new directors

Ciptadi Sukono joins Barry Callebaut as the new Managing Director for Indonesia while Dhruv Bhatia takes over the role of Managing Director in JapanThe Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and