The supply chain provider has joined nearly all of its operating companies under one brand name Havi Group. The group previously operated under multiple company names and logos such as Havi Global Solutions and Havi Supply Chain Solutions. An exception would be The Marketing Store, which will continue their services…

Thai drink manufacturer and distributor Sappe has secured a 40 percent stake in All Coco, producer of ‘Nam Hom’ coconut water and desserts prepared from the juice. The stake will be increased to 51 percent in 2018, and to 60 percent by 2020, and will include control of the production…

Ingredients solution provider Ingredion has agreed to acquire Sun Flour Industry Company Limited, a rice starch and flour business based in Banglen, Thailand. “Rice is an on-trend ingredient. It is non-GMO, hypoallergenic and gluten free. Plus, its superior functionality makes it ideal for a variety of uses, including baby foods,…

Asia and Africa could replace the European Union as largest exporters of fruit and vegetables for the United Kingdom (UK), following the UK’s departure from the EU. Retailers in the UK were surveyed by Barclays on their import plans after Brexit, and saw 52 percent and 43 percent of respondents…

Using big data can speed up foodborne illness outbreaks investigations to just a few hours, compared to the weeks and months that traditional investigations take. With as few as 10 medical-examination reports of foodborne illness, researchers at were able to narrow down the investigation to 12 suspected food products. Timing…

Global packaging solutions firm BW Container Systems has appointed Jennifer Abella as its new Vice President. Ms Abella joined Barry-Wehmiller in 2004 as an organisational development specialist on the Organisational Empowerment Team. She most recently served as the director of Culture and People Development (CPD), where she developed and executed…

When 40 percent of the world’s palm and palm kernel oil are produced by smallholders, the question of sustainability arises. Projects to support smallholders can improve their productivity and secure a sustainable supply chain. Palm oil is used in the food industry in a wide variety of applications, such as…

A new study shows that natural gum like gum arabic (GA) can be used to improve the functionality of tapioca starch without impacting clean label claims. The research team found that when GA was added to tapioca starch, solubility, pasting, flow behaviour, viscosity, elasticity and swelling power improved. The viscosity…

New findings on how food viscosity and hardness are determined could provide more insights into refining the texture of foods, enhancing their appeal and satiety. Researchers have discovered a cell located in the fruit fly’s main taste organ that may play a crucial role in food texture sensation. Containing a…

Nutritional fact panels are increasingly more detailed, but for consumers who do not know how to read, or are not bothered with these facts, front-of-pack claims are still the more effective factor in purchasing decisions, suggests an Italian study. The study by researchers from the University of Milan sought to…