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US-based manufacturer of confectionery, pet food and other food products Mars has announced it will open its first chocolate plant worth $160m in India.
Following the recent discoveries of objects ranging from a human tooth to plastics in its products, McDonald's Japan has announced the launch of a new smartphone app for customer complaints.
Genomic big data company NRGene is working in collaboration with researchers from across the world to decode the genome of wild emmer wheat.
Flavour manufacturing company McCormick has acquired 100% shares of privately held company Brand Aromatics for approximately $63m.
Food packaging and processing company tna has acquired the Netherlands-based Florigo International for an undisclosed amount.
Organic food company Sprout Foods has devised a new sourcing and manufacturing ingredient strategy that eliminates the need for acid preservatives like citric acid, ascorbic acid or lemon juice concentrate.
A probiotic study has revealed that administering the DuPont Danisco Probiotic Strain Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp Lactis 420 (B420) can help in reducing weight gain and improving glucose tolerance.
Trace One and SGS have teamed-up to launch an integrated platform that will provide brand owners, manufacturers and suppliers with complete, farm-to-fork visibility throughout the entire supply chain.
McDonald's USA has announced that it will now only serve chicken raised without antibiotics on its menu, which is of particular importantance to human medicine.
Tetra Pak has launched a new flexible, automated solution for sauces, dressings, pastes, dips, soups and other prepared food applications.
