Food Business Africa

Tate & Lyle appoints new Inclusion Officer, launches platform to share stabiliser science expertise

Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021 Editor

UK – Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has appointed Lauren von Stackelberg as its new Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Officer, effective 19 April 2021. In her new role, Lauren will lead the development of Tate & Lyle’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, policies, and programs aimed at creating a truly inclusive and diverse culture and workforce. According to a statement from Tate & Lyle, Lauren has a strong track record of leading and delivering…

DSM launches personalised nutrition company as Kemin expands portfolio of ingredient solutions

Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021 Editor

NETHERLANDS – Global biosciences company DSM is launching a new nutrition company that aims to provide consumers with personalised nutrition solutions. FoodBev reported that the Netherlands-based company is investing US$100 million into the development of the company which will be operating as Hologram Sciences. DSM says that the newly-formed company seeks to disrupt the nutritional marketplace by creating brands that target various health conditions. Hologram Sciences brands will offer consumer-facing personalised nutrition solutions that have been clinically proven to address a variety of health needs, including those related to immunity,…

Schur Flexibles Group, Berlin Packaging make new acquisitions in Italy as Altopack develops packaging robot

Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021 Editor

ITALY- European packaging companies Schur Flexible Group and Berlin Packaging have made new acquisitions in Italy to strengthen their market positions and offer more options for customers. Schur Flexibles Group which produces flexible packaging at 22 facilities located across 11 European countries has acquired packaging specialist Sidac for an undisclosed sum. The company is expected to leverage Sidac’s production plant in Forli, near Bologna, and its portfolio of packaging solutions to expand its network in the Italian market. Sidac’s portfolio primarily consists of complex laminates supplied on reels, which are…

Silafrica partners with Ellen MacArthur Foundation to combat plastic waste

Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021 Editor

KENYA – Africa’s leading plastic and packaging solutions provider, Silafrica has joined the New Plastics Economy initiative by Ellen MacArthur Foundation, strengthening its commitment to establish a global circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK registered charity which aims to inspire a generation to re-think, re-design & build a positive future through the framework of a circular economy. The foundation with members across the globe including Tetra Pak, Danone, Coca-Cola, Nestle among many others, seeks to drive momentum to reach its goal by eliminating problematic or unnecessary plastic…

Alapala continues with global expansion, opens new office in Kenya

Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021 Editor

KENYA – Turkey’s premier milling equipment company Alapala has expanded its presence in the Eastern African region with the opening of its new office in Kenya. Located in the country’s capital city Nairobi, the new base is part of its global expansion and is aimed to better serve its local customers. “With continued growth and our commitment to providing outstanding service, we are now even stronger in East Africa with our new office in Nairobi,” highlighted Alapala on a LinkedIn post. The announcement comes almost a year after it completed…

Aryzta sells Switzerland sandwich assets as Dawn Foods snaps up Polish food ingredients supplier Jabex

Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021 Editor

EUROPE – Cash-strapped specialty food company, Aryzta has announced the sale of its sandwich production business in Switzerland to Bell Food Group subsidiary, Hilcona for an undisclosed sum. The sale comes one month after the Zurich-based food company signed an agreement to sell its North American business to an affiliate of US private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg for US$850 million, as part of its efforts to reduce debt. As part of the deal, Hilcona will acquire Aryzta’s production premises located in Schlieren and will take on around 25 employees. Aryzta…

Ingredion acquires German food solutions provider KaTech, complementing its specialty ingredients portfolio

Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021 Editor

GERMANY – American multinational ingredient provider, Ingredion has acquired KaTech, a German provider of advanced texture and stabilization solutions, effectively expanding its specialty ingredients portfolio. The acquisition comes five months after Ingredion agreed to acquire the remaining stake in Verdient Foods, taking its ownership of the plant-based protein joint venture to 100%. KaTech offers a variety of solutions that assist food and beverage manufacturers with product formulation, ingredient functionality and technical assistance. The firm is said to have application expertise in areas such as stabilisation, texture enhancement, protein enrichment and…

DSM acquires Amyris’ flavour and fragrance business to bolster nutritional ingredients portfolio

Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021 Editor

NETHERLANDS – Global Biosciences Company, DSM is poised to expand its nutritional ingredients portfolio following an agreement with Amyris to acquire its flavor and fragrance (F&F) bio-based intermediates business for an upfront consideration of US$150 million. According to statement from the company, the deal will add seven intermediate products to its existing personal care and aroma ingredient activities. Of the new intermediate products being added, four already generate meaningful sales and (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) EBITDA. Two of the products have just launched and another one is…

Friesland Campina Ingredients launches new product to aid in production of softer protein bars

Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021 Editor

NETHERLANDS– FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI), a subsidiary of Dutch multinational dairy cooperative Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has unveiled a new portfolio designed to processors make softer protein bars. According to FCI, the protein bar market in Europe is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 17 percent as from 2015 to 2024 buoyed by rising popularity of the products among consumers. The company however notes that palatability continues to be a major issue for many formulators. This company notes is going to have an impact on the bottomline of companies that don’t…

Chr. Hansen completes its US$939m sale of Natural Colors business

Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021 Editor

DENMARK – Global biosciences company Chr. Hansen has completed the sale of its Natural colours business to global investment organization EQT in line with its 2025 strategy of focusing on microbial and fermentation technology platforms. The divestment covers business operations with asset transfers in more than 30 countries including the transfer of five separate corporate entities and around 600 employees. According to a FoodIngredientsFirst report, the Danish-based company had agreed to sell its business to EQT in September 2020 for US$939 million on a cash and debt-free basis. The company…