WORLD NEWS
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Bühler launches cocoa roaster that cuts energy use and increases output
The new Lucent cocoa roaster lowers energy use while helping cocoa processors increase production and maintain consistent roasting results.
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Ocrim expands agro industrial business with planned acquisition of FPM Srl
The planned deal will add seed cleaning, sorting and conditioning equipment to Ocrim’s product portfolio.
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Portuguese Pastry Brand Manteigaria opens first Hong Kong bakery
Manteigaria also signalled ambitious local growth plans, aiming to open six locations in Hong Kong by the end of 2027, with InvestHK providing market support and supplier introductions to facilitate the rollout.
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Bimbo Bakeries USA pledges sweeping portfolio commitments to advance clean-label initiative
The initiative builds on prior progress, including the near-complete elimination of artificial colors and flavors from many bread, bun and breakfast items.
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NCGA targets maritime fuel, aviation and biobased products to grow US corn demand
The National Corn Growers Association says maritime fuel, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products could create billions of bushels of new demand for US corn as growers face another difficult year.