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Beyond Meat launches IPO: Plant-based innovator looks to raise US$183 million as beef alternative option debuts
24 Apr 2019 --- Beyond Meat, the highly innovative Californian innovator behind the plant-based alternative burger, has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) of 8,750,000 shares of common stock. The company is looking to raise up... Read More
Olam International positioned to acquire Dangote Flour Mills Plc in Nigeria
24 Apr 2019 --- Global food and agri-business Olam International has submitted a binding offer to acquire 100 percent equity ownership of Dangote Flour Mills Plc (DFM), a flour and pasta manufacturer in Nigeria, for an enterprise value of NGN 130... Read More
Agricultural pesticide renders honey bees more susceptible to deadly parasitic infection, says research
24 Apr 2019 --- A widely used agricultural neonicotinoid (pesticide) – also referred to as “neonic” – called clothianidin causes honey bees to become more susceptible to deadly varroa mites, according to a University of... Read More
VC firm Cultivian Sandbox raises US$135m to support agri-food tech companies
24 Apr 2019 --- Venture capital firm Cultivian Sandbox Ventures has raised US$135 million in its third round of funding: Cultivian Sandbox Food & Agriculture Fund III. The VC firm invests in food and agriculture technology companies that address... Read More
Ingredient Focus : Inner wellbeing
As consumers become more aware of the connection between nutrition, physical health and mental wellbeing, there is a strong demand for digestive health boosting food and beverages. As a result, fiber, pre and probiotics are seeing growing interest and increased NPD.
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Analysis Feature Nuts & seeds innovation
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TOP 5 INGREDIENTS AS PERCENTAGE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE LAUNCHES TRACKED WITH NUTS & SEEDS (GLOBAL, 2018)
