1. Globally Agriculture technology companies raised capital worth $2.3bn across 264 deals and with 271 unique investors in a record-breaking year for the sector, according to a new report from AgFunder, the fundraising platform.
2. Amcor Flexibles has won Gold and Silver at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Achievement Awards in Florida, US, this month.
3. The European Commission (EC) has dropped an environment programme on waste, incineration and recycling laws because it did not “complete the circle” of creating zero waste in Europe.
4. Nestlé said today it will relaunch fortified adult cereal Fitness in Europe this month, after reformulating the brand to cut sugar levels by 30%.
5. Swiss chocolate consumption has fallen in 2014 and domestic chocolate sales have been hit by rising competition from importers profiting from the strong Swiss Franc, says Chocosuisse.
6. Sales of Valio dairy products in Russia fell €120m (US$133m) to €258m (US$285m) in 2014 - a year it branded its “annus horribilis".
7. People who consume between three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of coronary artery calcium build-up, which can lead to artery blockages, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.
8. Market experts at the Palm Oil Price Outlook 2015 conference organized by Bursa Malaysia, mentioned that Africa may well be the next frontier for palm as the continent presents excellent opportunities, Despite many challenges such as infrastructure and logistics.
2. Amcor Flexibles has won Gold and Silver at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Achievement Awards in Florida, US, this month.
3. The European Commission (EC) has dropped an environment programme on waste, incineration and recycling laws because it did not “complete the circle” of creating zero waste in Europe.
4. Nestlé said today it will relaunch fortified adult cereal Fitness in Europe this month, after reformulating the brand to cut sugar levels by 30%.
5. Swiss chocolate consumption has fallen in 2014 and domestic chocolate sales have been hit by rising competition from importers profiting from the strong Swiss Franc, says Chocosuisse.
6. Sales of Valio dairy products in Russia fell €120m (US$133m) to €258m (US$285m) in 2014 - a year it branded its “annus horribilis".
7. People who consume between three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of coronary artery calcium build-up, which can lead to artery blockages, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.
8. Market experts at the Palm Oil Price Outlook 2015 conference organized by Bursa Malaysia, mentioned that Africa may well be the next frontier for palm as the continent presents excellent opportunities, Despite many challenges such as infrastructure and logistics.
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