Fats, Oils, Oilseeds & Nuts
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Emulsifiers: Getting right the oil-water relationship in foods
Emulsifiers make it possible for water and oil to mix. With emulsifiers, food manufacturers have been able to create unique food products from mayonnaises to ice creams and cakes. However, not all emulsifiers are the same. one that makes good ice cream might turn out to be the worst option when making cakes.
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TGI’s West Africa Soy Industries joins Global Shea Alliance to boost Nigerian shea sector
NIGERIA – As part of its efforts to boost Shea Butter production, West Africa Soy Industries Limited (WASIL), a member of the Tropical General Investment…
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Midroc Investment Group to beef up Ethiopia’s edible oil processing capacity with US$1 billion planned investment
ETHIOPIA – Ethio Agri-CEFT, subsidiary of Ethiopia’s largest diversified conglomerate, Midroc Investment Group, is seeking to invest US$1 billion in the establishment of a new…
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AB InBev upgrades full-year earnings forecast following unexpected profit rise in Q3
BELGIUM – AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has upgraded its full-year earnings forecast following an impressive Q3 where it posted a surprise increase in…
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Valency Agro Nigeria receives US$3.5m financing from Oikocredit to boost cashew nut processing
NIGERIA – Social investor Oikocredit has issued a three-year US$3.5 million loan to agricultural processor, wholesaler and retailer, Valency Agro Nigeria Ltd, to support development…