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Yeasts used in fermenting cocoa during the chocolate making process can change the aroma of the end chocolate, finds a team of Belgian researchers.
Marel has agreed to purchase the Netherlands-based MPS meat processing systems for €382m.
Tyson Foods intends to close two prepared foods facilities in order to use available production capacity at some of its other plants and cut down costs amidst changing consumer demands.
Chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has inked a licensing agreement with Naturex Group, a specialty plant-based natural ingredients company.
Fonterra Co-Operative Group will divest its 50% stake in DairiConcepts, a US joint-venture with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).
ConAgra Foods plans to split itself into two separate public entities; one consisting of its consumer portfolio, and the other comprising a foodservice portfolio of frozen potato products.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued new guidelines intended to help meat, poultry, and processed egg product producers in managing ingredients, which...
South African consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has stopped funding its Nigerian pasta and flour unit following a review of its investment into the loss-making business.
Glanbia has agreed to purchase US-based protein bar manufacturer thinkThin for $217m in cash.
Tyson Foods, an Arkansas-based food company, is recalling approximately 52,486lbs of chicken wing products, which is giving off an "off odor" scent.
