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Tianning deal completes as Kerry continues Asia push
The purchase by Kerry Group of Chinese ingredients firm Tianning Flavours and Fragrance has gone through for an undisclosed price.
Archives for June 4, 2017
Mother Dairy refurbished milk processing plant inaugurated in Nagpur
Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of India’s National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has inaugurated its refurbished Nagpur plant.
Taiwan e-commerce platform turns to blockchain for traceability
An e-commerce platform that connects food vendors with farmers in Taiwan has launched OwlChain, which it claims is the world's first blockchain food provenance system of its kind.
Mérieux NutriSciences expands footprint in India
Mérieux NutriSciences has bought Bangalore Testing Laboratories Pvt to strengthen geographical presence and expand services in India.
Coca-Cola and partners invest $1.7bn in Indian agri ecosystem
Coca-Cola has collaborated with its bottling partners, fruit suppliers, and processors in India to contribute $1.7bn to the country’s agribusiness over the next five years, with much of the investment going towards expanding the company's juice portfolio.
Frozen berries linked to Hepatitis A outbreak
A frozen mixed berry product has been recalled due to a link to four hepatitis A cases in Australia.
Murray Goulburn axing products as job cuts loom
In a letter to suppliers, Australian dairy company Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) said it is discontinuing several products as job losses take place.
Crucial role of ethnicity and breastfeeding for infant gut microbiota revealed
There are considerable differences in the gut bacteria of children of South Asian heritage compared to Caucasians, with a new study highlighting the strong influence played by ethnicity and breastfeeding.