May 2023
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Aleph Farms partners with Enzymit biotech company to develop alternatives for cultivated meat production
ISRAEL – Israeli-based cultivated meat company, Aleph Farms, in partnership with Enzymit biotech company, has successfully developed a new processing aid for animal-free serum in…
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Pilgrim UK earmarks Ashton pork facility for closure
UK – World’s largest pork processor, Pilgrim Pride Corp, has announced the closure proposal of its pork abattoir in Ashton, Manchester, risking over 500 jobs…
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Thirty percent of UK alcohol drinkers would rather treat themselves to a better-quality drink at home than go out
UK – UK beverage alcohol consumers have become more confident that they can pay their bills compared with September last year, IWSR’s latest consumer data…
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South African quick-service restaurants oppose reinstatement of frozen potato chips import duties
SOUTH AFRICA – Quick-service restaurants in South Africa have described the re-introduction of anti-dumping duties on frozen potato chips as a disaster to the sector.…
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South African wine and spirit producer KWV appoints John Loomes as CEO
SOUTH AFRICA – KWV, a leading wine and spirit producer in South Africa, has appointed John Loomes to replace Boyce Lloyd as CEO effective 1…