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PepsiCo to build new $160m snack plant in Kazakhstan

PepsiCo has unveiled plans to invest $160 million into a new salty snacks plant in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan.

UK zero-waste restaurant establishes new commercial fermentation site

Silo, a UK zero-waste restaurant, has established a new site for the commercial cultivation of koji, soy sauce and beer grain miso.

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Kikkoman breaks ground on $560m US production facility

Global manufacturer of traditionally brewed soy sauce, Kikkoman, has begun construction of a new production facility in Wisconsin, US.

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DSM-Firmenich offloads yeast business to Lesaffre

DSM-Firmenich has agreed to sell its yeast extract business, Yeast Extracts, to fermentation and microorganism specialist Lesaffre.

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Bunge expands plant protein offerings with pea and faba concentrates

FBC UK extends Crunch Cream range with limited-edition flavour

Premier Nutrition and De Wafelbakkers partner on protein pancake and waffle mixes

Dawn Meats to hire 15 staff members in €125m contract with Aldi

ADM and Bayer expand regenerative agriculture partnership

PepsiCo to build new $160m snack plant in Kazakhstan

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Air fryers: A growing trend heating up the food industry

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa explores how air fryers are reshaping culinary habits and influencing consumer choices.

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Fonterra to open sixth application centre in China

Dairy giant Fonterra has unveiled plans to open its sixth application centre in China, located in Wuhan.

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July 2024 Crunchtime poll: Start-ups

Our Crunchtime poll is now live – cast your vote below! What is Crunchtime? Crunchtime is an interactive podcast series designed for...

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Introducing Crunchtime: The new interactive podcast series from FoodBev Media

FoodBev is excited to announce the launch of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series designed for professionals within the F&B industry.

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Smoke signals: How will the EU's flavour ban impact the food industry?

The European Union (EU) has decided to ban several artificial smoke flavourings commonly used in a variety of food products.

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Opinion: $205 billion per year needed to mitigate half of global food system emissions

Alex Andreoli, an associate with the Food and Land Use Coalition and Systemiq, calls for the food and agriculture sector to invest $205bn.

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Landmark verdict against Chiquita highlights urgent need for transparent supply chains

The landmark US verdict against banana giant Chiquita highlights the urgent need for transparent and clean supply chains that are ethical.

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Review: Future of Fish – highlights from Mission Kitchen’s forum

Mission Kitchen invited FoodBev to its latest Tomorrow’s Table forum, Future of Fish, held last month in London’s New Covent Garden Market.

Seafood

Opinion: Balancing act – Navigating the nitrogen challenge for sustainable agriculture

Amidst discussions at the December 2023 COP28, it became clear that sustaining and enhancing food production is paramount. However, the...

Agriculture

Cocoa trails and cashew nuts: An exploration of Côte d'Ivoire's rich raw commodities

Cashews, coffee & cocoa...join FoodBev's Sian Yates as she recounts her trip to Côte d'Ivoire and sheds light on the story behind each ingredient's journey.

Sustainability

Opinion: Hi Barbie! What can the F&B industry learn from Heinz’ summer brand deal?

Gareth Jenkins and Graeme Murray from Marks & Clerk tell us more about what the F&B industry stands to learn from Heinz’s recent partnership with Mattel.

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Start-up of the month: Ironic Biotech

FoodBev speaks to Nélida Leiva Eriksson, founder of Ironic Biotech, a biotech company that develops remedies for people suffering from iron deficiency.

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