Mergers & acquisitions: Innovia, Linde, Duravant, Egli, Saica Group
CCL Industries (CCL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Innovia for approximately $1.13bn, expected to close Q1, 2017.
Archives for December 22, 2016
Braskem in $957m penalty over illicit bribes to Brazilian government officials
Brazilian-based petrochemical manufacturer Braskem has agreed to pay $957m to settle charges it created false books and records to conceal millions of dollars in illicit bribes to Brazilian government officials to win or retain business.
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Roquette ready for major investment in North American pea protein
Roquette is investing in pea protein in Canada next year, as the French firm ups its game in the protein space.
What will the top texture trends be in 2017?
In 2016 15% of new food products launched in Europe employed themes concerning texture combinations – often on well-established product types such as yoghurt. FoodNavigator looks at some of the strongest product categories riding the texture wave into 2017.
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Cracking good reads: BakeryAndSnacks 2017 special features calendar
Reporting from the coalface to bring you breaking news in the bakery and snacks sector is our game plan for 2017. Next year, we will delve into safety strategies, smart packaging, the ‘free from’ craze and the influence cartoon characters have on...
Candy and snack brands clash over hydroponics organic certification
CEOs of organic candy and snack brands, including Pure Growth Organic, iWon Organics and Torie & Howard, have voiced their opinions on whether hydroponically-grown foods should be certified as organic.