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India-based ingredient producer Synthite has developed a natural food colouring made from beetroot extracts, which could replace carmine colours made from insects.
Indian fast-moving consumer goods company Dabur plans to construct a Rs700m ($14.04m) facility to manufacture fruit-based beverages in Gampaha, Sri Lanka.
Ukrainian poultry producer MHP is planning to acquire a meat processing plant in Germany in order to enter the EU market.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that a sample of ground turkey that led to Cargill's 185,000lb recall earlier this month was contaminated with the salmonella heidelberg strain.
Swiss specialty bakery company Aryzta has reported a 53.5% increase in year-on-year revenue to €2.58bn ($3.47bn) for the financial year that ended 31 July 2011.
Swedish-Danish cooperative Arla Foods has been granted planning permission by Aylesbury Vale district council to build a £150m ($232.38m) dairy in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Australia-based Primo Smallgoods, involved in ham, bacon and meat processing, has announced plans to build a new $195m plant in Wacol in southern Queensland, Australia.
Danish bio-based company Danisco has introduced BioVia YM 10, a natural antifungal blend that has specifically designed to enhance the quality and shelf life of approved culinary items.
Indian edible oil manufacturer Ruchi Soya Industries (RSIL) plans to expand its capacity by March 2012, as part of its strategy to achieve 20% growth in revenue and profit this...
Texas-based Palo Duro Meat has recalled 40,000lb of frozen fine ground beef products that may be contaminated with E coli O157:H7, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety...
