«Plant Craft»: Barry Callebaut introduces vegan chocolate
Zurich / CH. (bc) Swiss Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the introduction of the 100 percent dairy-free «M_lk Chocolate» as part of a «Plant Craft» range.
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Kellogg: Announces Commitment to Phase Out Glyphosate
Berkeley / CA. (ays) Following engagement with As You Sow, The Kellogg Company announced this week a commitment to phase out the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in its major wheat and oat supply chains by 2025. Glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide in modern...
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General Mills: Launches Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
Minneapolis / MN. (gm) General Mills Inc. has launched a regenerative agriculture pilot with farmers in Kansas’ Cheney Reservoir watershed which provides water to more than 400,000 Wichita residents. The company targeted this watershed in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Health and...
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Tate + Lyle: Expands Portfolio of Non-GMO Ingredients
Chicago / IL. (tl) Tate + Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, announced the expansion of its portfolio of approved Non-GMO Project Verified ingredient solutions. The recent additions include several new texturants made from Non-GMO dent corn; such as...
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Almond Board: plans «Five-Point Pollinator Protection»
Modesto / CA. (abc) Preceding the start of the annual almond pollination season in February, the Almond Board of California (ABC) is launching a new five-point Pollinator Protection Plan. A collection of important initiatives aimed at protecting bees during almond bloom and beyond, this new...
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Cargill: Expands Climate Change Commitments
Minneapolis / MN. (cg) Cargill Company With a global footprint and presence in major food and ag supply chains around the globe, Cargill is committed to protecting the earth’s vital natural resources and reducing its environmental impact. In alignment with its climate commitment, Cargill has...
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Cargill-DSM JV starts commercial stevia production
Wayzata (MN) / Heerlen (NL). (cg) As consumers continue to watch their calorie intake and strive to live a healthier lifestyle, food and beverage manufacturers are in need of great-tasting, zero-calorie sweeteners to help them achieve these goals. To meet this demand, Avansya, the joint venture...
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Bunge Centerfield: integrates FtM sustainability metrics
White Plains / NY. (bl) Bunge Limited, and Field to Market, the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, announced the seamless integration of the sustainability metrics of Field to Market’s «Fieldprint» Platform into «Bunge Centerfield». Bunge is the first grain and oilseed processor to integrate...
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50 years Fedima: Federation celebrates Golden age
Brussels / BE. (fedima) The Federation of European Union Manufacturers and suppliers of ingredients to the bakery, confectionary and patisserie industries (Fedima) was established in Milan in May 1969 to represent the interests of the European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the...
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Ardent Mills: Analyzes Pizza Flour and Grain Trends
Denver / CO. (am) The Ardent Mills culinary team showcased top flour-and-grain trends at the recent International Pizza Expo 2019, where pizza-making experts and enthusiasts from across the restaurant industry gathered to gain new insights into America’s number-one favorite food(1). «Pizza is a...
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