International leaders in fresh produce, Vanguard International and RK Growers (RKG), have entered into a strategic partnership to continue to grow their businesses globally. RK Growers will operate as Vanguard’s procurement office for all European-produced products, and Vanguard will provide RK Growers with marketing, sales, and distribution into Asia. With headquarters in Italy, RKG imports, researches, selects, grows, and markets new cultivar varieties exclusively in the European market. … [Read more...] about Vanguard International and RK Growers Announce Strategic Partnership
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Unilever appoints Hein Schumacher as new CEO
Today, Unilever announced Hein Schumacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive, global search process. Hein will replace Alan Jope, who announced in September 2022 his intention to retire from Unilever. Hein Schumacher is currently CEO of the global dairy and nutrition business Royal FrieslandCampina and became a Non-Executive Director of Unilever in October last year. He will begin as Unilever CEO on 1 July 2023, after a one-month handover period. Hein is a business … [Read more...] about Unilever appoints Hein Schumacher as new CEO
Arla Foods Ingredients enters supply partnership with Milcobel
Arla Foods Ingredients has agreed to a new supply partnership arrangement with Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel. Under the terms of the partnership, Milcobel will provide whey protein retentate sourced from its mozzarella production facility in Langemark. Arla Foods Ingredients will refine the raw material before producing specialty ingredients for high-end protein markets. These include milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) for infant formulas and whey protein hydrolysates for medical … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients enters supply partnership with Milcobel