May 4, 2024

Coesia Virtual Event 2022

On 14 June 2022, the first Coesia digital event will go live: a streaming platform for exploring the latest innovations and most advanced technologies of the Group specialized in industrial and packaging solutions The Coesia Virtual Event, Coesia’s first digital event, will provide current and potential clients, stakeholders and media professionals the opportunity to discover

AAK issues SEK 800 million bonds

With a business heritage of 150 years in food trade, AAK AB (publ.), renowned for its plant-based oils, has issued a senior unsecured bond for a total of SEK 800 million with a duration of 3 years. The bond carries a floating interest rate of 3 months STIBOR plus 165 basis points. The transaction generated

Volpak signs to offer hi-tech solutions to customers

Volpak and Cariba: a partnership to strengthen technological portfolios and offer complete packaging solutions. Volpak, among the leading manufacturers of Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machines for flexible pouches, and Cariba, which specialized in cartoning machines, signed a strategic partnership aimed at offering high-tech solutions to customers requiring complete lines. The cooperation was established with the goal of

Plant-based Foods & Proteins Summit Europe: Optimizing Value Chains

Organized from 21st to 23rd of this month (21-23 June 2022) in Netherlands, this edition of Plant-based Foods & Proteins Summit Europe is aimed at optimizing the value chains. This unique 4-in-1 Summit on Industry, Startups, Ecosystems, Research & Government Strategies will shed new insights and offer networking opportunities for the participants. The 4-in-1 Summit organized

Williams Refrigeration: Freezing the food wastage

Key techniques to reduce food waste and save money Keeping food waste down to a minimum is a key consideration for most foodservice oriented businesses. Not only does it help to reduce costs but reducing waste is a good way of improving the sustainability and environmental credentials of your business. The pandemic has accelerated many

Foodservice industry reunites with more vigor

National Restaurant Association Show® 2022 Reunites Foodservice Industry After 3 Years with Renewed Energy, Innovation and Collaboration Four-day Show at McCormick Place welcomed 51,000+ registered foodservice professionals and sees strong international attendance The foodservice industry was reunited for the first time since May of 2019 at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, the largest industry event

Pharmactive enters strategic partnership with Nutraconnect for APAC

Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U., announces a new strategic partnership with Singapore-based Nutraconnect Pte, Ltd. to bring innovative, scientifically backed nutraceutical ingredients to the Asia-Pacific marketplace (not including Australia and New Zealand). The partnership will combine the strengths of both companies into a greater whole. Pharmactive will provide its well-supported, clean-label botanical extract ingredients, while Nutraconnect

ICA recalls ICA frozen veg dumplings

ICA is recalling frozen vegetarian dumplings of the ICA brand as they contain sesame oil, which is not stated in the list of ingredients. All best-before dates are recalled as a precautionary measure, as the product may pose a potential hazard to consumers who are allergic to sesame oil. The recall applies to ICA frozen

4 summer trends in the gastronomy world

With a grown regional and 0.0-permille range: This is how beverage gastronomy starts into the warm season. From the service robot to the zero-waste app: Beverage wholesalers, the hospitality industry and suppliers use the new variety of digital possibilities…. Lothar Menge, Managing Director of the tech start- up kollex , presents the summer trends for

UAE launches ‘ScaleUp Export’ initiative

Ministry of Economy launches ‘ScaleUp Export’ initiative in collaboration with UPS under Entrepreneurial Nation To support the capacity of UAE SMEs to promote their exports and enhance access to global markets The Ministry of Economy in collaboration with UPS, a global logistics and shipping company, launched ‘ScaleUp Export’ initiative under the Entrepreneurial Nation which was

We care for tomorrow: Optima’s climate strategy

OPTIMA will complement the existing sustainability strategy “We care for tomorrow” with a holistic environmental and climate strategy. For this, the company will be awarded the label “CO2-neutral company” of the Climate Protection Foundation Baden-Wuerttemberg by Dr. Patrick Rapp, State Secretary in the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism in Baden-Wuerttemberg, during the presentation on

Ishida commits to carbon neutral exhibition stands

Packing line specialist Ishida Europe has committed to a partnership that will allow it to use carbon neutral exhibition stands, in a drive to reduce the carbon footprint of its trade show activity. The company is working with German live communication specialist “mac. brand spaces” in the design and building of stands that focus on

24 May – ‘Eat a Kiwi Day’: Why kiwi?

On May 24th, the nationwide Eat a Kiwi Day in Germany will take place for the seventh time. Here is why it is best to eat a kiwi every day. Kiwis are pure indulgence Especially Zespri™ kiwifruit, because they develop with an optimal ripening time. The SunGold™ kiwi is very popular because of its juicy-sweet

Brazil-Arab countries to boost bilateral trade

The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) joined a delegation from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) as they travelled to Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties. Led by Minister Marcos Montes, the group met with representatives from private companies and government authorities to discuss the

How food choices can help the planet

Reshift of global, industrial and individual food choices needed A new book published by researchers at the University of Sydney and Curtin University explores how global food production and consumption are impacting the environment and contributing to emissions, offering a positive, sustainable way forward.  The food choices we make, the way we eat, and the world’s food