New global agtech leader: Syngenta AG, ADAMA, Sinochem consolidate operations
SWITZERLAND – Syngenta Group Co. has announced the official launch of Syngenta Group, a new…
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US Trade Commission supports importation of duty-free glass packaging from China
USA – The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled in favour of Chinese exporters…
Lesaffre acquires majority stake in the Chinese company Biohymn Biotechnology
CHINA – Lesaffre, the French multi-national player in yeasts and fermentation, has acquired a majority…
IMCD appoints Andreas Igerl as new head of its Chinese business
CHINA – IMCD China, a subsidiary of Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients,…
Beyond Meat partners with Yum China to popularize meat alternatives
CHINA – Beyond Meat has partnered with Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC, Pizza…
Symrise opens new US$55m flavorings production site in China
CHINA – German flavour and fragrance manufacturer,Symrise has opened a new production site in Nantong,…
Nestlé pumps US$103m to China, opens first plant-based food site in Asia
CHINA – Swiss food and beverage behemoth, Nestlé, has announced a series of investments in…
TCP Group plans US$150m investment to expand Red Bull operations in China
THAILAND – TCP Group, the inventors and owners of the Red Bull brand has unveiled…
Cross-border electronic auction platform proves to be profitable in Rwanda
RWANDA – Following a successful auction of Rwandan coffee on China’s e-commerce platform, organized by…
MicroGen Biotech raises US$3.8m to improve agric productivity and food safety
IRELAND – MicroGen Biotech, an agritech company based in Carlow, Ireland, has raised US$3.8 million…