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Nestlé to introduce paper straws in Indonesia and Malaysia

Nestlé to introduce paper straws in Indonesia and Malaysia

This is another step forward in Nestlé’s ambition to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or re-usable by 2025Nestlé is introducing paper straws for its packaged drinks in Indonesia and Malaysia, replacing plastic straws. This

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McDonald’s Tests New Plant-Based Burger in Canada

McDonald’s Tests New Plant-Based Burger in Canada

The P.L.T. is made with a Beyond Meat® plant-based patty that has been crafted by McDonald’sMcDonald’s will be conducting a 12-week test of a new plant-based burger called the P.L.T., which stands for Plant. Lettuce.

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PureCircle receives key Stevia Reb M patent in China

PureCircle receives key Stevia Reb M patent in China

The Chinese patent is aligned with the Company’s other global IP on Reb M productionPureCircle, the world’s leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners for the global beverage and food industries, was recently granted

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Accelerating demand for natural low-calorie sweetener to bolster Stevia sales

Accelerating demand for natural low-calorie sweetener to bolster Stevia sales

Stevia contains active compounds known as steviol glycosides which is 30-150 times sweeter than the sucroseAccording to a new study, global sales of stevia is expected to reach ~ US$ 310 Mn in 2019. The

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Fonterra sells 50% stake in DFE Pharma for $633M NZD

Fonterra sells 50% stake in DFE Pharma for $633M NZD

Giving the company over $1 billion available for debt reductionFonterra has agreed the sale of its 50% share of DFE Pharma for $633 million (NZD). The cash from this sale, along with proceeds from our

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Connell expands in Asia with acquisition of Inno-Cosmic, Nation Maple

Connell expands in Asia with acquisition of Inno-Cosmic, Nation Maple

The Company is also leading innovative solutions in the fast-growing plant-based dairy alternative drinks marketConnell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, has announced the acquisition of

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Arcadia Biosciences gets patent for reduced gluten goodWheat

Arcadia Biosciences gets patent for reduced gluten goodWheat

The patent is the 17th in Arcadia’s GoodWheat™ portfolio of non-genetically modified (non-GM) wheat varieties, which includes high-fiber resistant starch, extended shelf life and now reduced gluten Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., a leader in science-based approaches

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Metsa Board introduces eco-barrier paperboard

Metsa Board introduces eco-barrier paperboard

For food and food service end usesConsumers and brands around the world are looking for more sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging, with easy recyclability being key. To meet these needs Metsä Board, part of Finland

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Strauss Group brings chocolate with 30% reduced sugar

Strauss Group brings chocolate with 30% reduced sugar

With No Artificial Sugar SubstitutesAfter two years of research and development at Strauss Group labs in Nazareth Elite, Israel, led by the company chocolate technology team and directed by the Group’s CTO, Eyal Shimoni, Strauss were the first

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Aurivo invests €6M to upgrade Irish milk facility

Aurivo invests €6M to upgrade Irish milk facility

Investment allows Aurivo to significantly reduce on-site fossil fuel consumption by some 80%The Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD has unveiled the completion of a significant investment by Aurivo in its milk processing