AFMASS Eastern Africa is the food, beverage and milling industry's largest conference and exhibition attended by key decision makers from Eastern Africa Africa to trade, network and learn the latest processing, packaging and safety technologies. The event will be held at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on May 8-10, 2019 More information can…
AFMASS Southern Africa is the food & beverage and milling industry's premium conference and exhibition attended by key decision makers from Southern Africa Africa to trade, network and learn the latest processing, packaging and safety technologies. The 2018 edition of AFMASS Southern Africa Conference and Expo will be hosted at the New Government Complex in…
ZIMBABWE - Food and dairy processor, Dairibord Zimbabwe Holdings has recorded 131% increase in net profit to US$269,844 during the half year ended 30 June 2018 on volumes growth and restructuring. Revenue for the period was 15% above same period last year to US$50.8 million while volume grew 6% to 41 million litres as a…
USA - Arla Foods Ingredients, a global leader in value-added whey solutions, has announced that it will launch one of the world’s fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes at Food Ingredients South America. According to the company, cream cheese-making is a complex procedure that can take up to 20 hours and generates significant amounts of acid…
USA - DuPont Nutrition & Health has developed a new, naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier that brings food manufacturers improved production and handling efficiencies. Monoglycerides are among the most widely used emulsifiers in the food industry, but they can become lumpy under certain conditions. Many food manufacturers faced a challenge with product flowability when using powdered,…
GERMANY - DMK Group, Germany's largest dairy company, has announced that it will reduce the sugar content of products throughout its Milram range, as the company aims to adapt to the changing nutritional demands of consumers. According to the company, it will implement this new strategy in three phases. Firstly, Milram’s buttermilk and kefir drinks…
NEW ZEALAND - Fonterra Co-operative Group, a multinational dairy co-operative, has announced that Miles Hurrell will take over as the Co-operative’s interim Chief Executive with immediate effect. According to the company, Mr Hurrell is currently the Co-operative’s Chief Operating Officer, Farm Source – the unit responsible for working directly with the Co-operative’s farmer-owners. In that…
USA - Synergy Flavours, a leading supplier & manufacturer of food flavours, has added a ruby chocolate flavour to its ingredients portfolio, which is suitable for use in cakes, desserts and sports nutrition drinks. According to FoodBev, the new flavour has been developed to create products which will appeal to consumers between the ages of…
INDIA - DailyNinja, Bengaluru-based hyperlocal subscription delivery startup has acquired milk delivery startup business 4amShop in an undisclosed cash deal as it seeks to expand its presence in Southern India. On completion of the transaction, the founders of 4amShop will exit and 2,000 customers of 4amShop will be transferred to DailyNinja, according to inc42. The…
GERMANY - Dagoba Organic Chocolate, a brand of premium organic chocolate, owned by Hershey, has debuted a new range of infused flavours for its bars and bite-sized chocolate ‘Gems’. According to Financial Times, Dagoba offers unique flavour combinations as part of its brand identity. The new flavours include 84% cacao extra dark chocolate, 37% cacao…
