News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Spearing opportunities in the emerging Russian oil market, US edible oils giant Bunge has signed off €54 million to build its first sunflower seed crushing and refining plant in Russia, writes Lindsey Partos.
One of Southeast Asia's leading food and beverage companies San Miguel said yesterday that it was planning to establish a presence in Thailand's growing beer market.
Japanese vegetable oil producer Nisshin OilliO announced yesterday that it has completed the construction of its factory in the Liao Ning Province of China.
A new method that uses powerful enzymes to convert fructose and sucrose into the low calorie sugar alcohol mannitol receives patent protection, opening up cheaper sources for this chewing gum ingredient, reports Lindsey Partos.
Steel prices might have been in decline through January and February but a pick up in March is likely to continue into the third quarter, predicts analyst MEPS.