Le Havre, France: Seafrigo Group, a global leader in specialist cool-chain food logistics, has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Company founder Eric Barbé steps up to the role of President and will work alongside Bruno Plantaz as they deliver the next stage in their global growth plan. Bruno Plantaz brings over two decades of international expertise in freight forwarding and contract logistics to his new role. He previously held senior management … [Read more...] about Seafrigo Group appoints Bruno Plantaz as CEO
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Arla Foods Ingredients and Volac joint statement on acquisition decision
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The regulator’s go-ahead follows an evaluation that took place after the two companies signed an acquisition agreement on April 18th 2024. Commenting on the announcement, Luis Cubel, Group Vice President and Managing Director of Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “This is a very welcome decision at a time when demand for high-quality whey ingredients is growing. It means … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients and Volac joint statement on acquisition decision
Australian climate change leader Prof Tim Flannery to headline International Seaweed Conference debuting in Australia next March
The organisers of the longstanding and respected Seagriculture Conferences, DLG Benelux, together with local industry host the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) today announce that Professor Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s leading writers on climate change and an internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, will open a global seaweed gathering set for 18-20 March 2025 in Adelaide. Professor Flannery, a former Australian of the Year and Councillor at … [Read more...] about Australian climate change leader Prof Tim Flannery to headline International Seaweed Conference debuting in Australia next March