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Latin America frozen bakery market to be worth over $5.7bn by 2024
Due to advancements in the retail space and rising disposable income levels, sales in the Latin America frozen bakery market will be strong.
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Can CBD help treat health conditions or is it the placebo effect?
The popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) has surged, not just in the food and beverage industry, but across many other sectors, due to consumer beliefs that it can help treat certain aliments and illnesses. But many are questioning these claims, suggesting further investigation over CBD’s effects and perceived benefits are required.
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Mycotoxin testing market predicted to grow considerably
The market for mycotoxins testing will witness substantial growth, says Future Market Insights
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World hunger remains big problem, yet obesity is on the rise
Despite obesity increasing, world hunger remains a big problem.
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UK producer leading the way in ethical chocolate
Consumers are becoming more tuned into where and how products are sourced; and one UK producer is said to be leading the way.
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Meat free “meat” manufacturing
The rise of meatless products is being driven by growing environmental and health concerns. How are producers keeping up with demand?
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Coffee prices plunge amid surplus of beans
World coffee prices plunge amid huge surplus of beans, IHS Markit’s Agribusiness Intelligence reveals.
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Pig ear treats recalled
Following an investigation of contaminated pet treats, Pet Supplies Plus advises its customers of a recall.
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Winning the war on plastic
Flower & White has beaten the likes of Mars and Nestlé to become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging.
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Sixty per cent of wild coffee species are threatened with extinction, says Kew research
Deforestation, climate change, fungal pathogens and pests put species at risk.
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Sustainable palm oil certification – the smart choice
As the popularity of palm oil continues to grow, so does the controversy surrounding it - at time of writing, the furore over the banned Iceland supermarket/Greenpeace TV advertisement in the UK continues. Andy Green discusses how the supply chain can help to make the world’s most consumed vegetable oil…
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Guatemalan Sugar Association commits to sustainable goals
Campaign pledges to meet nine sustainability commitments by 2025.
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Chocolate found to be much older than previously thought
A study conducted found chocolate to be 1,500 years older than previously thought, with the origin being close to Ecuador in South America.
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Conflicts and climatic shocks aggravate current food insecurity in many countries
Southern African and Near East countries continue to require humanitarian assistance, according to a new FAO report
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600 million pesos investment for Grupo Bimbo, Argentina
The world’s largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo has recently invested 600 million pesos/ US $154727million into its San Fernando, Argentina, factory. The investment will allow Grupo Bimbo, which already produces white bread, bran and multi-cereal baked goods, to add four more productions lines, including production of precooked frozen baguettes, to its range.…
