May 4, 2024

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NASS Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop

The 2022 California Almond Objective Measurement Report published Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates that the crop harvested in 2022 will come in at 2.6 billion meat pounds, 11 percent below last year’s 2.9 billion pounds. The estimate is down 7% from NASS’s subjective forecast in May and comes in a

Cortec’s green ®Eco-film receives prestigious certification

100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Composability Certification! Cortec® Corporation is very excited to receive industrial composability certification for its “green” Eco Film®. Eco Film® is a certified commercially compostable* film designed to replace traditional non-degradable films such as low-density and high-density polyethylene. Cortec® received the ‘OK compost IN­DUSTRIAL’ certificate

FairWild recognized at the 2022 Sustainable Food Awards

 In a very strong field of international finalists which included the corporate giant Barry Callebaut, the UK-based botanical extracts manufacturer Blue Sky Botanics Ltd was announced as runner-up for the 2022 Sustainable Ingredient Award for their FairWild Baobab Fruit Purée. This is the first time that a FairWild-certified product has featured at the prestigious Sustainable Food Awards. For over a decade, the FairWild Foundation has championed the

Conagen commercializes scalable sweetness enhancers from nature

Conagen, the Massachusetts-based biotech firm, announced the commercialization of an expansive portfolio of natural sweetness enhancers for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages. The enhancers are made with precision fermentation, a technology that has led to the innovation of an extensive platform of phenolic antioxidants. Sweetness enhancers in the market today are

Sidel proves “the perfect fit” for Mai Dubai

A PET complete bottling line at leading water company Mai Dubai LLC has been hailed as the fastest single line in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Sidel’s Super Combi solution, adapted to optimise space and increase efficiency, is helping the UAE-based company deliver high-quality water and take another step towards becoming the region’s number

Firmenich appoints Dr Eric Frérot as Distinguished Scientist

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Eric Frérot as Distinguished Scientist. This nomination acknowledges his successful track-record within R&D, his instrumental role in breakthrough innovations, and his consistent exceptional performance in the field of science. He is one of only seven scientists inside the

ABC: Grower and Farm Labor Contractor Forum

California’s almond industry thrives worldwide, and an integral element of this success is a skilled labor force who can do everything from planting orchards to harvesting crops. As technology continues to create efficiencies, it is also critical the industry keeps pace and implements safe practices, and prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the workforce. In

Nutrigums Breaks into International Territories with New Appointment

THE UK’s fast growing functional gummy brand Nutrigums, has announced a new appointment to scale its operations overseas after receiving its first international exclusive distribution agreement. Terjinder Singh Purewal, joins the team as Nutrigums head of international expansion and distribution. Most recently as CEO at Pure & Well Limited, a health and wellness brand founded

AIMPLAS’s plastic technology centre records a fruitful 2021

In 2021, the Plastics Technology Centre continued increasing its activity on the circular economy by presenting 178 projects and providing nearly a thousand technology services to companies, not to mention organizing forty training activities and workshops. This expanded activity was accompanied by an increase in employees and facilities implemented based on environmental sustainability criteria and

UAE fine-tunes its new legislative system for better IP protection

Ministry of Economy reviews executive regulation of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Copyright and Neighboring Rights H.E. Al Saleh: The regulation forms part of the country’s distinguished legislative system for IP protection The Ministry of Economy held a media briefing on the issuance of the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2021 on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights. During the

Ishida’s SETA accreditation supports training and career development

Ishida South Africa has become an accredited trainer of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) programme. SETA supports the skills development of South Africans, both young and old, who either need to learn new skills or improve their existing capabilities. The programme bridges the gap between the formal education and training system and the

B.T. Sweet names new CEO

B.T. Sweet Names New CEO, Expands Advisory BoardStrategic moves to accelerate CAMBYA™ natural sugar replacement formula into US market FoodTech start-up B.T. Sweet, Ltd. names Yishai Potack as its new CEO. Potack willlead efforts to take company’s CAMBYA™ natural sweetener to the next level of its go-to-market plans. CAMBYA is a plant-based, one-to-one drop-in sugar