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Hershey announces package of environmental commitments

Posted By: Contributoron: January 28, 2019In: Agriculture, Business, Confectionery, Environment, Food, Industries, Social Responsibility, Social responsibility

Hershey has revealed a raft of sustainability commitments and initiatives in a move to “significantly reduce” its impact the planet. Read more

Olam aims to unlock $1.6bn from sale of four business segments

Posted By: Contributoron: January 25, 2019In: Agriculture, Food, Industries, Ingredients

Olam has revealed plans to sell off four business segments in the next six years to release $1.6bn in cash for reinvestment. Read more

US-based technology firm Crop Enhancement secures funding

Posted By: Contributoron: January 24, 2019In: Agriculture, Business, Food, Industries, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

Cavallo Ventures has invested in Crop Enhancement, an innovator of sustainable agrochemical products for enhancing crop yields. Read more

Bunge names Gregory Heckman as acting chief executive officer

Posted By: Contributoron: January 23, 2019In: Agriculture, Appointments, Business, Food, Industries

Bunge has appointed Gregory Heckman as its acting CEO, effective immediately, replacing Soren Schroder, who announced his decision to step down last month. Read more

Scientists call for more research on sustainability of edible insects

Posted By: Contributoron: January 18, 2019In: Agriculture, Environment, Food, Industries

There is an “an overwhelming lack of knowledge" about the ecological sustainability of the emerging insects-as-food industry, according to new research. Read more

Cargill invests $200m in Pakistan to grow across range of sectors

Posted By: Contributoron: January 18, 2019In: Agriculture, Dairy, Food, Industries

Cargill will invest more than $200m in Pakistan in the next three-to-five years as it renews its longstanding commitment to the country. Read more

ADM acquires remaining 50% stake in grain trader Gleadell

Posted By: Contributoron: January 17, 2019In: Agriculture, Business, Distribution, Food, Industries, Mergers & Acquisitions

ADM has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 50% stake of UK-based grain trader Gleadell Agriculture, including is Dunns subsidiary. Read more

Louis Dreyfus to exit dairy this year as part of strategic refocus

Posted By: Contributoron: January 17, 2019In: Agriculture, Dairy, Industries

Louis Dreyfus will sell or wind down its dairy business by the middle of this year as part of a strategy to exit non-core areas. Read more

Tyson aims to boost sustainable food output through new deal

Posted By: Contributoron: January 16, 2019In: Agriculture, Business, Food, Industries, Social Responsibility, Social responsibility, Technology

Tyson Foods has joined forces with US non-profit organisation Environmental Defense Fund in a move to accelerate sustainable food production. Read more

Food industry warns of ‘dramatic’ consequences of no-deal Brexit

Posted By: Contributoron: January 15, 2019In: Agriculture, Beverage, Business, Food, Industries, Legislation, Legislation, Logistics

European trade body FoodDrinkEurope has warned of the “dramatic economic consequences” of a no-deal Brexit for both EU and UK food and drink producers. Read more