Japanese, Middle Eastern investors focus on GCC food sector
The Gulf Japan Food Fund has been established by Japanese and Middle Eastern investors to increase cooperation in the food…
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Mondelez International reveals 2020 environmental goals
Mondelez International has said it is "accelerating" efforts to reduce its environmental impact when it detailed goals on CO2 reduction,…
Food industry quotes of the week – R&R, TPP, Unilever
Nestle and R&R Ice Cream confirmed that they are in joint venture talks, a tie up that could reshape the…
US food CEOs call for global action on climate change
The CEOs of some of the US's largest food companies - including Mars Inc, General Mills and Kellogg – have called…
Food industry news of the week – Kellogg in Africa; China/Ireland food safety deal
News from emerging markets featured heavily on our pages this week, with the Irish and Chinese governments striking a Memorandum…
Lewis Pies eyes Middle East on striking distribution agreement
UK pie and pasty manufacturer Lewis Pies is eyeing the Middle East after striking a distribution agreement with frozen foodservice…
Briefing: Sustainable sourcing – Change on palm oil too slow for some
A group of major consumer goods companies and investors have publicly called on the Roundtable on Responsible Palm Oil (RSPO)…
Mondelez to build US$90m biscuit plant in Bahrain
Confectionery and snack maker Mondelez International is building a biscuit plant in Bahrain as demand across the Middle East continues…