The milling industry has once again shown its commitment and responsibility for healthy nutrition for mankind. For World Flour Day 2024 on 20 March, millers around the world presented their social projects under the auspices of the FlourWorld Museum. World Flour Day is a symbolic day of recognition and appreciation for millers’ wide- ranging dedication. The “Giving Day” initiative celebrates the fundamental importance of flour as a staple food and symbol of life, while underlining the social responsibility of the milling community. The details and stories of the individual projects can be foun ..read more

Specialty Food Europe will co-locate its first 2024 trade event edition, with the Free From Food Show, taking place November 5 – 6 , 2024, at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The co-location will take place November 5 – 6, 2024. Free From Food focus on Allergen Free, Functional, Vegan and Organic will align with the gourmet and artisanal foods displayed at Specialty Food Europe and enhance the overall experience for both Shows’ attendees, according to Ronald Holman, Managing Director of the organizer Expo Business Communications (EBC). “EBC is exc ..read more

Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association (“J-HOTATE Association”), which aims to expand the export of Japanese scallops, will be presenting the Japanese scallops to European markets at the Seafood Expo Global, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from April 23rd to April 25th, 2024. Japanese scallops (we say HOTATE [Hoh-Tah-Teh]) are highly accredited for their flavor, size, and quality. Fresh scallops can be enjoyed year-round under environmentally friendly farming/harvesting methods and the advanced technology to maintain freshness—both of which are unique to Japan. Especially in Hokkai ..read more

Chosen Foods, America’s #1 Avocado Oil* and one of few on shelves that is guaranteed to be 100% pure, announced the launch of a line of Dip & Drizzle Sauces all made with 100% pure avocado oil and simple ingredients – never any seed oils (like canola or soybean oil), natural flavors, or artificial ingredients. In three delicious varieties, this first dipping & drizzling sauce line for the brand makes it easy to incorporate restaurant-inspired, bold flavors into feel good meals at home. Find all three flavors available now at Walmart, Amazon, and Chosen Foods’ website, with availability ..read more

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is committing €40 million to help make Europe’s food system fairer to farmers, healthier for consumers and friendlier to the environment. The EIF financing provided under the InvestEU programme will back the European Agri Transition Fund, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in the agricultural and food sectors. The investment fund managed by Switzerland-based INOKS Capital has a target size of between €150 million and €300 million and plans to hold a first closing for professional investors in 2024. It is an innovative ..read more

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €42 million to Maspex Group, a leading producer of beverages and food in central and southeastern Europe, for energy upgrades and for construction of a wastewater treatment plant. The investments will improve energy efficiency, enable renewable-power generation and recycle used water in manufacturing plants in Poland and Romania. The new financing follows three EIB agreements with Maspex Group totalling €211 million. “We are glad to continue our co-operation with the Maspex Group,” said EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska. “Investing in modern and ..read more

Vitafoods Europe – the leading global event for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplements community – has unveiled its full line-up of high-profile industry speakers for its 2024 event in Geneva (14-16 May). Scientific researchers and market experts from some of the industry’s leading brands – such as Yakult, Huel, and Mondelez – will take to its show floor theatres to share insights into the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities in health & nutrition today. As a heartfelt thank you to the nutraceutical community for its continued support over the even ..read more

At the heart of the Hoegger® X3 Press is servo hydraulic-controlled press technology that provides fast and accurate pressing. Through the controlled application of force, the Hoegger® X3, which is ideal for bacon production, enables precise and efficient pressing of natural shapes and even large belly deformations. This results in better shaped products which in turn leads to more homogenous portions while slicing that significantly improve the slicing yield. It reduces belly cracking and keeps deep wrinkles to a minimum. While Hoegger® X3 technology is ideal for bacon, it also provides extre ..read more

As people become more health conscious and aware of the need to take preventive healthcare measures, the market for nutraceuticals – products that combine pharmaceutical-like properties with nutritional benefits – is growing rapidly. According to a recent report by MarketsandMarkets, the U.S. nutraceutical packaging market is projected to reach 4.2 billion by 2028, up from 3.4 billion in 2023. Along with this growth is the need for innovative packaging for vitamins, nutraceuticals, and supplements that support product usability, integrity, safety, aesthetics, and sustainability. As a global pa ..read more

This commitment builds upon Puratos’s existing sustainability goals outlined in their ‘Commitments to You and to Future Generations’ and underscores Puratos’s dedication to achieving tangible sustainability goals that extend beyond its operational boundaries. Notably, Puratos is dedicated to achieving carbon-neutrality in its operations by 2025, covering both direct and indirect energy-related emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2). Puratos’s proactive approach aligns with the SBTi’s framework, guiding companies to set ambitious and science-based climate goals. This process will build on past achieve ..read more