IFF launches TEXSTAR™, pioneering enzyme set to transform fresh fermented food textures
IFF (NYSE:IFF) announced the launch of TEXSTAR™, an advanced enzymatic texturizing solution poised to revolutionize the texture of both dairy and plant-based fresh fermented products. This innovative enzyme provides the necessary viscosity in fresh fermented products, without the use of added stabilizers. TEXSTAR™ will enable manufacturers to create products with unique textures that feature familiar, […]
Blackstone eyes 20% stake in Haldiram’s snacks business valuation $8 billion
Blackstone has dropped plans to acquire a majority stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s but is now discussing purchase of a 20 per cent stake at a valuation of $8 billion, which is still a sticking point, sources told Reuters. Haldiram’s, which Euromonitor International estimates has a share of almost 13% of India’s […]
EXBERRY® color supplier GNT awarded gold medal for sustainability
GNT has earned its first EcoVadis gold medal for environmental and ethical activities, ranking the company among the top 3% in the food manufacturing industry. GNT creates EXBERRY® colors from fruit, vegetables, and plants and has set out a commitment to lead the food coloring industry on sustainability. It has used EcoVadis, a globally recognized […]
MasterFoods™ trial new paper-based Squeeze-On packs in Australian first
eading Australian brand MasterFoods™ has today announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey with a trial of new paper-based packaging for their MasterFoods Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs, which can be recycled via traditional curbside recycling. The MasterFoods Recyclable Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs are made in Mars Food & Nutrition’s manufacturing site in Wyong […]
Russia keen to strengthen pulses trade cooperation with India: Govt
Russia, which is mulling diversifying to urad and tur production, is keen to strengthen pulses trade cooperation with India, the government said. A Russian delegation led by Deputy Minister Maxim Titov had on Monday met Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, discussing in details the possibility of enhancing the trade cooperation in the field of pulses. […]
Agro Tech Foods changes name to Sundrop Brands; to acquire Del Monte Foods
Agro Tech Foods, which owns brands such as ACT II popcorn and Sundrop, announced the acquisition of Del Monte Foods from Bharti Enterprises through a share swap deal. The board of Agro Tech Foods in a meeting held on Thursday approved the acquisition and also approved the proposal for change of name of the company […]
