Former Manufacturing Manager of Dynamic Inspection Tim Whyte is confirmed as the new General Manager of Fortress Technology’s fourth global manufacturing hub in New Zealand. Tim succeeds the founders of the firm, Bob Philpott and Steve Atkins, who are stepping down after growing the company into the market leader of food contaminant and checkweighing equipment in New Zealand, Australia, and neighboring APAC countries. The appointment of Tim, who has worked for the New Zealand-based … [Read more...] about Fortress Technology Appoints Tim Whyte as New Tasman Leader
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Kerry to acquire Lactase Enzymes Business
Kerry Group plc ("Kerry"), the global taste & nutrition company, announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire part of the global lactase enzyme business of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (“Chr. Hansen”) and Novozymes A/S (“Novozymes”) (together the “Lactase Enzymes Business”) on a carve out basis¹. This acquisition is subject to European Commission approval of Kerry as a buyer and forms part of the Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merger approval process. The Lactase Enzymes Business … [Read more...] about Kerry to acquire Lactase Enzymes Business
Cognitive health top of mind as Prinova anticipates 2024’s food and nutrition “mega-trends”
Prinova has identified growing demand for ingredients for the mind as one of nine emerging food, beverage, and nutrition “mega-trends.” In a new report on functional health trends, it also spotlights the increasing prominence of branded ingredients and growing demand for “real foods”. The leading provider of ingredients and premixes commissioned expert researchers to analyse patterns in retail and food service and to conduct social media listening. This allowed it to build a framework of nine … [Read more...] about Cognitive health top of mind as Prinova anticipates 2024’s food and nutrition “mega-trends”
