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IMCD opens new food & nutrition technical hub in USA" | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (374+ words) Published July 2, 2026 USA " IMCD Group, a leading global partner in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has officially opened its new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub, alongside a Pharmaceutical Technical Centre, at its new offices in Allendale,…...
Meatco receives clearance to supply Woolworths under its food safety requirements, acquires Blue Rating | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (446+ words) Independent audit clears Meatco to supply Woolworths under its food safety requirements. Published July 2, 2026 NAMIBIA " The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has received a Blue Rating in a Woolworths food safety audit, a certification the company says meets the retailer's…...
Colombia declares coffee national beverage as Congress backs coffee growers and domestic consumption | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (378+ words) The new law recognizes coffee as Colombia's national beverage, strengthening support for growers while promoting domestic consumption, sustainability and the country's global coffee identity. Published July 2, 2026 COLUMBIA "Colombia's Congress has officially declared coffee as the country's national beverage, reinforcing the…...
Brew Dog CEO James Taylor'departs'following Tilray Brands'acquisition' | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (500+ words) Brew Dog has confirmed the departure of CEO James Taylor following its acquisition by Tilray Brands, with the business adopting a new management structure under its parent company. Published July 2, 2026 UK "Brew Dog Chief Executive Officer James Taylor has left…...
Tyson Foods introduces Hillshire Reserve premium lunch meat range across the US | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (468+ words) Products feature naturally hardwood smoked meats with 11 to 13 grams of protein per serving and no artificial preservatives. Published July 2, 2026 USA " Tyson Foods has expanded its packaged meat portfolio with the introduction of a new Hillshire Reserve-branded lunch meat range, targeting…...
Woolworths opens Cape Town fulfilment centre to expand online grocery deliveries in South Africa | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (451+ words) New Wynberg facility is dedicated to processing Woolies Dash orders across Cape Town's Southern Suburbs Published July 2, 2026 SOUTH AFRICA " Woolworths has opened a dedicated online fulfilment centre in Wynberg, Cape Town, as the retailer expands capacity for its Woolies Dash…...
Beyond Meat signs Big Geyser distribution deal to roll out Beyond Immerse across New York | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (418+ words) Published July 2, 2026 USA " Beyond Meat has entered a distribution agreement with beverage distributor Big Geyser that will bring its Beyond Immerse functional drink range to retail and foodservice outlets across the New York metropolitan area, marking the first time the…...
Saudia Cargo deploys cargo. one AI workers to automate RFQs, cut quote time by 68% | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (298+ words) Published July 1, 2026 SAUDI ARABIA " Saudia Cargo has partnered with cargo. one to deploy AI workers across its commercial operations, automating inbound quotation requests and generating optimized quotes within seconds, thereby reducing response times and enabling sales teams to focus on…...
Cameroon cocoa farmgate prices hit 2025/26 season high | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (475+ words) Cameroon's cocoa farmers are receiving the highest farmgate prices of the current marketing season as stronger buying activity lifts prices ahead of the campaign's conclusion. Published July 1, 2026 CAMEROON "Cameroon's cocoa farmgate prices have climbed to their highest level of the…...
DHL Express launches AI-powered computer vision tool to automate customs item descriptions | Food Business Middle East & Africa - No. 1 Food & Beverage Formulation, Processing & Packaging Publication
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (368+ words) Published July 1, 2026 Technology Behind the Solution By embedding AI directly into the booking process, DHL Express makes this step easier, improves data quality, reduces the risk of delays, and makes international shipping more accessible and reliable for customers of all…...