2 November 2014
DuPont opens crop research centre in India
US-based DuPont has set up a new multi-crop research centre (MCRC) in Hyderabad, India, as part of its Pioneer seed business.
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30 October 2014
Danone acquires 25% stake in Yashili for €437m
Danone is to acquire a 25% stake in Chinese infant milk company Yashili international holdings for €437m ($550m).
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30 October 2014
China lifts import ban on Fonterra whey products and infant formula
China has lifted its temporary ban on New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra’s whey products and infant formula.
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29 October 2014
Loblaw removes all additives from President’s Choice brand products
Canadian food and pharmacy company Loblaw Companies has removed all artificial flavours and colours from its complete range of more than 4,000 President's Choice brand products.
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29 October 2014
Amy’s Kitchen to begin operations in Pocatello
Natural and organic convenience and frozen foods manufacturer Amy's Kitchen is to expand its operations by purchasing Heinz's plant located in Pocatello, Idaho, US.
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29 October 2014
Russia to import meat and dairy products from Israel
Russia is set to import meat and dairy products from Israel, said Russian Deputy Economic Development Minister Aleksey Likhachyov.
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28 October 2014
EWG app to tell if food is healthy
Washington-based Environmental Working Group (EWG) has developed a new food database and mobile app that contains ratings and other information about nutrition and ingredients.
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27 October 2014
Cutrale-Safra finalises merger with Chiquita for $682m
Brazilian juice maker Grupo Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group will takeover banana company Chiquita Brands International for $682m.
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27 October 2014
Gordon Food to open distribution centre in Kannapolis
US-based food service distributor Gordon Food Service will be investing $58m in the next five years for a distribution centre in Afton Ridge Business Park, Kannapolis.
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26 October 2014
USDA recalls 31,689lb of gluten free chicken
Pennsylvania-based Murry's has recalled 31,689lb of chicken after the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a high risk recall over fears of staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.