1. The life sciences venture capital firm Finistere Ventures is raising $200 million for its second fund that will have a strong focus on agricultural innovation.
2. The venture capital arm of chemicals giant Syngenta led the $7.3m round into AgriMetis, a natural crop protection developer, with biotech firm Acidophil.
3. Agricultural cooperatives are craving capital amid growing global competition and the need to strengthen supply chains, according to a recent research report released by Rabobank New Zealand.
4. Fat burning Fruits - http://www.healthdigezt.com/fat-burning-fruits/
5. Gluten-free (GF) food manufacturers would be hit hard by taxes on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) content, as calls to make food and drink healthier would leave the sector struggling to reformulate.
6. Three food brands Quadbury, Heinz and Walkers make up the top five most loved brands by British consumers, according to a poll by advertising agency Isobel.
7. Stevia is forecast to account for 15% of the global sweetener market by 2020, according to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI).
8. McCormick & Company has bought Italian spices business Drogheria & Alimentari (D&A) for €85M (£62.5M).
9. DS Smith has acquired Duropack Group (Duropack) recycled corrugated board packaging for approximately €300m ($339m).
10. USDA announced $20 million is being made available to improve wildlife habitat and enhance public access for recreational opportunities on privately held and operated farm, ranch and forest lands.
11. Hershey intends to remove genetically-modified ingredients from Hershey’s Milk Chocolate and Kisses by the end of the year.
12. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) – a panel of experts tasked with developing recommendations about what Americans should eat – has submitted its report to the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), which will publish the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans later this year.
13. FAO suggests that Farmers must change their approach to production if the world wants to meet its food security challenges.
14. Unitherm Food Systems has revealed it has two acquisitions lined up in Europe as it continues to target market growth.
15. Coconut sugar is increasing in popularity because it is seen as being a healthier, more ethical alternative to sugar - but nutritionists remain sceptical of the health claims.
16. Russia has suspended the import of cheese products and imitation cheese from Poland after "violations" were identified in a single product.
17. The UK organic market has continued its recovery with sales up 4% in 2014 reaching 1.86 billion pounds, according to new figures from the Soil Association.
18. Kerry Group is in advanced discussions to sell its €160m ($181.28m) Australian bakery business Pinnacle.
19. Chinese food is UK's favourite foreign cuisine research organisation Mintel revealed.
2. The venture capital arm of chemicals giant Syngenta led the $7.3m round into AgriMetis, a natural crop protection developer, with biotech firm Acidophil.
3. Agricultural cooperatives are craving capital amid growing global competition and the need to strengthen supply chains, according to a recent research report released by Rabobank New Zealand.
4. Fat burning Fruits - http://www.healthdigezt.com/fat-burning-fruits/
5. Gluten-free (GF) food manufacturers would be hit hard by taxes on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) content, as calls to make food and drink healthier would leave the sector struggling to reformulate.
6. Three food brands Quadbury, Heinz and Walkers make up the top five most loved brands by British consumers, according to a poll by advertising agency Isobel.
7. Stevia is forecast to account for 15% of the global sweetener market by 2020, according to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI).
8. McCormick & Company has bought Italian spices business Drogheria & Alimentari (D&A) for €85M (£62.5M).
9. DS Smith has acquired Duropack Group (Duropack) recycled corrugated board packaging for approximately €300m ($339m).
10. USDA announced $20 million is being made available to improve wildlife habitat and enhance public access for recreational opportunities on privately held and operated farm, ranch and forest lands.
11. Hershey intends to remove genetically-modified ingredients from Hershey’s Milk Chocolate and Kisses by the end of the year.
12. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) – a panel of experts tasked with developing recommendations about what Americans should eat – has submitted its report to the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), which will publish the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans later this year.
13. FAO suggests that Farmers must change their approach to production if the world wants to meet its food security challenges.
14. Unitherm Food Systems has revealed it has two acquisitions lined up in Europe as it continues to target market growth.
15. Coconut sugar is increasing in popularity because it is seen as being a healthier, more ethical alternative to sugar - but nutritionists remain sceptical of the health claims.
16. Russia has suspended the import of cheese products and imitation cheese from Poland after "violations" were identified in a single product.
17. The UK organic market has continued its recovery with sales up 4% in 2014 reaching 1.86 billion pounds, according to new figures from the Soil Association.
18. Kerry Group is in advanced discussions to sell its €160m ($181.28m) Australian bakery business Pinnacle.
19. Chinese food is UK's favourite foreign cuisine research organisation Mintel revealed.
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