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Cargill expands Dutch facility to meet rising demand in Europe’s chocolate market

NETHERLANDS – Cargill has expanded the capacity of its coatings and fillings plant in Deventer, the Netherlands, by 60%.

The Deventer facility, which focuses solely on the production of coatings and fillings, is the only one of its kind across Cargill’s European sites, offering specialized solutions to meet the demands of the chocolate confectionery market.

The company stated that the upgraded plant is designed to enhance the flexibility and variety of its product offerings, providing customers with coatings that cater to a range of textures, flavors, and mouthfeel experiences.

The facility is also aimed at producing coatings that use less cocoa, a move that reflects industry trends towards more sustainable and innovative ingredients.

One of the key improvements at the Deventer site is the installation of a dedicated, nut-free production line, which operates separately from the existing hazelnut line.

According to Cargill, this will boost production volumes while increasing efficiency, allowing for greater adaptability in addressing customer needs.

The plant is also equipped to handle special requests such as vegan, low-sugar, and palm oil-free products, aligning with current trends in health-conscious and ethically sourced confectionery.

Michiel van der Bom, who oversees Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate product line in EMEA, emphasized the pressures currently facing the chocolate market.

He noted that demand for chocolate is outpacing supply, with a growing interest in niche products that cater to shifting consumer preferences.

This project is meant to help its European customers meet current chocolate confectionery trends.

The expansion comes at a time of steady growth in Europe’s chocolate sector, with the market expected to grow from US$47.28 billion in 2024 to US$61.42 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.46%.

In 2022, the market saw a year-on-year increase of 3.91%.

Germany and the United Kingdom remain the region’s largest chocolate markets, collectively accounting for nearly half of all sales in 2022.

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ADM to expand its soybean business as demand for protein and fuel grows

USA – Soybeans continue to see strong demand across the food, feed, and fuel sectors, and ADM is positioning itself to capitalize on the global market, according to Juan Luciano, the company’s chairman, president, and chief executive officer.

Speaking at the Barclays 17th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on Sept. 3, Luciano highlighted ADM’s Ag Services and Oilseeds business as being well-prepared to supply both soybean meal and oil to meet the growing global need for affordable, sustainable, and traceable protein and energy.

In the second quarter that ended on June 30, ADM’s Ag Services and Oilseeds segment experienced a 56% decline in operating profit, falling to US$459 million from US$1.05 billion the previous year.

Luciano attributed the drop to reduced soybean crush margins, impacted by what he described as a “rebalancing of supply and demand” and reduced selling from farmers.

Despite the dip in profit, Luciano expressed confidence about the remainder of the year, pointing to a robust U.S. soybean crop and anticipated international demand for soybean meal.

Luciano also noted that global inflation is leading more consumers to opt for lower-cost protein sources like chicken, as population growth drives protein consumption.

U.S. consumers currently consume around 280 pounds of protein per year, while Chinese consumers average 180 pounds and the global average is 80 pounds, offering significant room for growth, he said.

In November 2023, ADM and Marathon Petroleum Corp. began operations at their joint venture soybean processing facility, Green Bison Soy Processing, in Spiritwood, North Dakota.

The plant supplies soybean oil as a feedstock for renewable fuel production.

The following month, ADM announced plans to expand crush capacity at three of its oilseed processing plants in Brazil by 400,000 tonnes, furthering its commitment to strengthening its role in the global soybean market.

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Chomps to establish a new 300,000-square-foot meat snack manufacturing facility in Missouri

USA – Chomps, a prominent player in the U.S. meat snack industry, is currently in the process of setting up a new manufacturing facility in Mexico, Missouri.

The facility is expected to be operational by 2025.

This new plant, developed in collaboration with Western Smokehouse Partners (WSP), is being established to meet the growing demand for healthier snack options.

Chomps has reported a significant 206% increase in sales, surpassing the 9% growth seen in the overall meat snack market, which is now valued at US$4.6 billion.

The new 300,000-square-foot site will be Chomps’ first dedicated manufacturing location.

The company aims to streamline distribution across both retail and ecommerce platforms to remain competitive.

Factors such as USDA certification standards, the availability of local workers, and the proximity to WSP’s existing operations played key roles in selecting this location.

Chomps expects the facility to create around 250 full-time jobs initially, with potential for expansion.

Its central location in Missouri will also allow for efficient logistics and distribution, taking advantage of the state’s major interstate connections.

Since partnering with WSP in 2016, Chomps has expanded its production capabilities, starting with its first facility in Greentop, Missouri.

With the establishment of this new site, the company is positioning itself for further growth within the meat snack sector, which is projected to reach US$19.37 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to US$26.75 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.67%.

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Red Bull expands portfolio with the launch of Iced Vanilla Berry flavor

AUSTRIA – Red Bull is set to expand its seasonal lineup with the launch of its second Winter Edition energy drink, Iced Vanilla Berry.

The new flavor, designed to offer a refreshing twist during the cooler months, will hit shelves starting mid-September, with full availability by October 1.

The Iced Vanilla Berry variant is packaged in a striking blue can and features a blend of blueberry, vanilla, cotton candy and eucalyptus, aiming to provide a refreshing taste experience.

The product follows last year’s successful release of the Winter Edition Spiced Pear, which contributed significantly to Red Bull’s growth in the flavored energy drink segment, driving 35 percent of sales in its first 12 weeks in independent retail outlets.

The flavoured energy drink segment has become particularly popular, with convenience stores reporting a 27 percent rise in unit sales over the past two years.

Additionally, 71 percent of new energy drink consumers are opting for flavored variants.

According to Grand View Research, the global energy drinks market size was US$73.81 billion in 2023, and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.9 percent from 2024 to 2030.

Iced Vanilla Berry will be available in various formats, including 250ml cans priced at £1.60, 250ml price-marked packs at US$1.72, 355ml sugar-free cans at US$2.17, and a 4-pack of 250ml sugar-free cans for US$5.56.

In 2023, Red Bull energy drink was ranked as the leading energy drink brand in the United States with about US$7.34 billion in sales.

The Austrian company sold more than 12 billion cans of the caffeinated beverage in 2023, a 4.8 percent increase from the previous year.

Net revenue, which strips out sales discounts and other incentives, rose 9 percent to €10.5 billion (US$11.68B), down from 24 percent increases in the previous two years.

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France cuts soft wheat crop estimate, raises maize forecast

PARIS (Sept 17): France's farm ministry on Tuesday again lowered its estimate of the country's 2024 soft wheat output, now expected 27% below last year's volume, making it one of the worst harvests in the past 40 years in the European Union's largest grain grower.

Wet weather since last autumn in France has delayed plantings, hurt plant development and increased crop disease, prompting observers to regularly cut their grain crop estimates.

The ministry lowered its estimate of the 2024 soft wheat crop to 25.78 million metric tons from 26.32 million last month and the lowest volume since 1986.

The estimate is now in line with French analysts who have pegged the harvest between 25-26 million tonnes.

For barley, the ministry cut this year's output to 10.05 million tonnes versus 10.40 million estimated last month, now 18% below last year. Of this, winter barley output was expected to fall 28% to 7.0 million tons while spring barley would rise 18% to 3.05 million.

For grain maize, harvesting of which is about to get under way, the ministry raised its projection on 2024's output, including crop grown for seeds, to 14.39 million tonnes from an initial forecast of 14.01 million last month.

That is 11% above last year's crop, as farmers turned to maize, a spring crop, after soggy fields prompted farmers to delay or renew their plantings.

In the first production forecast for this year's sugar beet crop, the ministry pegged output at 34.38 million tonnes, up 8.4% from 31.73 million in 2023.

The 2024 rapeseed production was pegged at 3.95 million tonnes, slightly above 3.94 million estimated last month but nearly 8% below last year's level.

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India to produce more rice this year despite heavy rains, minister says

NEW DELHI (Sept 19): India's rice production this year will be higher than last year despite heavy rains and flooding in some states, Agricultural Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.

The country is also considering easing curbs on non-basmati rice exports as inventories in the world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers are set to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.

India imposed a series of curbs on overseas shipments of different grades in 2023 to ensure sufficient supplies for the country's 1.4 billion people and to keep local prices in check.

Last year, the El Nino weather pattern curtailed rains in the country, which relies on the June-to-September monsoon for watering nearly half of its farmland that lacks irrigation.

After a weak start in June, monsoon rains have been plentiful this year, with rains 7.6% above average so far in the four-month season.

However, heavy and persistent rains in some parts of the country have triggered flooding, causing concerns about some yield loss in this year's rice crop.

"Our overall rice production will be more than last year despite flooding because rice planting is higher this year," Minister Chouhan said when asked whether an intense spell of rains and flooding would hit the crop nearly ready for harvesting.

"The problem of flooding is not widespread, and only some areas in just a few states have seen floods," he said.

Chouhan said he recently visited some flood-hit states.

Higher rice output will encourage India to allow exports of non-basmati white rice.

Before the 2023 export restrictions, India accounted for more than 40% of global rice exports.

Rice is a staple for more than 3 billion people, and nearly 90% of the water-intensive crop is produced in Asia.

India on Friday removed a floor price for basmati rice exports just weeks ahead of the arrival of the new-season crop.

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Privamnuts secures US$3M investment to expand macadamia production, drive sustainability

KENYA – Kenyan macadamia nut processor and exporter Privamnuts has secured a KES387 million (US$3 million) investment to enhance its production capacity.

The funding, obtained from the ESG First Fund, a partnership between Aavishkaar Capital and the German state-owned investment and development bank (KfW), will also support the company’s sustainability initiatives.

The ESG First Fund, with a focus on Africa and Asia, is a US$250 million fund that seeks to generate both superior Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) outcomes and commercial returns, while delivering positive social impact.

Privamnuts, a major player in Kenya’s macadamia industry, exports to Europe, the USA, and the Far East.

Privamnuts works with approximately 10,000 smallholder farmers, maintaining a strong relationship by offering input support, training on good agricultural practices, and ensuring timely payments.

These initiatives have helped build a loyal and consistent supply base, ensuring the company’s steady growth and success.

Patrick Mbogo, founder and Managing Director of Privamnuts, highlighted the company’s resilience during challenging market conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of record-low global macadamia prices in 2023.

“We are excited to be partnering with Aavishkaar Capital, with whom our goals are aligned. Privamnuts and Aavishkaar Capital believe in creating high-quality jobs that can improve the economic and social well-being of farmers and workers, uplifting communities while delivering high-quality agricultural and food products to global customers,” Mbogo said.

Kenya is the world’s third-largest exporter of macadamia nuts, benefiting from favorable agro-climatic conditions in key growing areas.

This year has brought a significant boost to macadamia farmers, with a threefold increase in prices. Farmers are now receiving between US$0.69 and US$0.9 per kilogram of macadamia nuts, a substantial rise from last year’s US$0.21 per kilogram.

The price surge followed the suspension of Section 43 of the AFA Act in November 2023, which had previously banned the export of in-shell macadamia nuts.

However, the MACNUT Association, representing Kenyan macadamia processors, recently called on the government to restrict the direct export of raw, unprocessed nuts.

The association warned that this practice has led to financial losses for local processors, reduced farmer incomes, and widespread job losses in the sector.

In the first half of 2024, Kenya’s macadamia kernel exports were valued at KES3.3 billion (US$25.63M), significantly lower than previous years, when exports reached KES6.9 billion (US$53.59M).

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Upfield Holdings rebrands to Flora Food Group as part of broader transformation

NETHERLANDS – Upfield Holdings B.V., a Dutch food company owning multiple brands of margarine, food spreads, and plant-based foods, has rebranded itself to Flora Food Group B.V as part of substantial step in the company’s evolution.

According to Flora Food Group, its new name reflects its ‘evolved purpose’ of delivering the next generation of ‘delicious, natural and nutritious food that is more affordable and sustainable than its dairy equivalents’.

In recent years, the company has concentrated on offering products that cater to population growth, the rising demand for dairy-free alternatives, concerns about animal welfare, and compliance with environmental regulations, within the expanding categories of butter and spreads, creams, liquids, and cheese.

David Haines, Group CEO of Flora Food Group, commented: “The name change to Flora Food Group is an exciting and logical step in the large-scale transformation we have delivered. We have fully reinvented our company. “

“The new name better reflects who we are, with Flora being one of our longest-standing and most popular brands loved by millions of families and professionals around the world.”

Haines added that the new name also evokes the company’s rich heritage, broad portfolio and It conveys great passion to make delicious, natural, and nutritious food, helping to nourish hundreds of millions of families every day.

Flora Food Group is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and reported net sales of €3.3 billion in 2023. It sells plant-based butters, spreads, creams, and cheeses to retail and food service partners in over 90 markets worldwide.

In addition to its Flora brand, which became fully vegan-friendly again in 2023 after removing buttermilk from its Buttery product, the company also offers other plant-based brands such as Violife and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.

Flora Foods stated that the global demand for plant-based foods continues to rise steadily, driven by increasing health awareness, environmental sustainability concerns, and the desire to protect the planet from climate change.

According to United Nations data, switching to a plant-based diet can reduce an individual’s annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons for a vegan diet and up to 1.5 tons for vegetarians.

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Aleph Farms to bring cultivated steaks to Israel

ISRAEL – Aleph Farms is set to bring cultivated steaks to Israel in partnership with chef Eyal Shani

Aleph Farms recently announced that renowned Israeli chef Eyal Shani is joining the company as an investor and culinary launch partner.

Shani will work with the company to introduce its cultivated beef steaks, called Aleph Cuts, to the Israeli market.

These will be showcased through various dining experiences designed in collaboration with Shani.

Eyal Shani, a Michelin-starred chef, leads 17 restaurants in Tel Aviv and operates around 50 more establishments across the globe, including locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, France, Singapore, and the UK.

Didier Toubia, Aleph Farms’ CEO and co-founder, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing the synergy between Shani’s culinary philosophy and the company’s mission.

Toubia stated that Shani’s focus on high-quality, accessible food aligns with Aleph Farms’ goals of creating sustainable, premium products.

According to Toubia, Shani’s dedication to using top-tier ingredients complements the company’s commitment to producing cultivated meat of superior quality.

Shani commented on the partnership, noting that he was raised in a vegan family and sees it as a personal honor to support Aleph Farms’ mission of offering innovative food options worldwide.

Earlier this year, Aleph Farms gained regulatory approval from Israel’s government to market its cell-based beef steaks, which it describes as the world’s first cultivated meat product.

The company has also expanded its partnerships in the cell-agriculture space, collaborating with BBGI and Fermbox Bio to enhance production capabilities in Southeast Asia.

In May, Aleph Farms teamed up with BioRaptor, an AI platform, to improve its meat production process and manage the risks associated with scaling up operations.

However, in June, the company reduced its workforce by 30% as part of efforts to address challenges in securing capital for expansion into larger facilities.

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Conagra Brands expected to report lower earnings and revenue in August 2024 quarter

USA- Conagra brands, a renowned meat snack and CPG company, is expected to post a year-over-year decline in earnings and revenue for the quarter ending August 2024.

While market consensus provides insight into the company’s expected performance, the actual figures revealed in the earnings report, due October 2, could significantly influence the stock’s short-term movement.

If Conagra’s earnings and revenue surpass projections, the stock may see an uptick. However, if the results fall short, a downturn is likely.

How company executives address market conditions during the earnings call will play a key role in shaping the stock’s future trajectory.

Currently, the company is forecast to report quarterly earnings of US$0.59 per share, which would represent a 10.6% decline from the same quarter in the previous year.

Revenue is projected to be US$2.84 billion, marking a 2.3% year-over-year drop.

Notably, the earnings per share estimate has remained stable over the past 30 days, suggesting that analysts covering the stock have not revised their outlook recently.

Amid these projections, Conagra has been making strategic moves.

The company recently expanded its meat snack offerings through the acquisition of Sweetwood Smoke & Co., a Colorado-based company founded by former athlete Ryan Wood in 2010.

Sweetwood Smoke is known for its Fatty brand of meat sticks, which are made from grass-fed beef and antibiotic-free pork, smoked over hickory wood, and available in flavors such as pepperoni, teriyaki, and buffalo chicken.

In addition to its expansion efforts, Conagra Brands also took steps to exit certain markets.

Earlier this year, the company announced it would sell its 51.8% controlling stake in India’s Agro Tech Foods (ATFL).

The sale saw local investment firms Convergent Finance and Samara Capital acquire the majority shares.

According to ATFL’s stock exchange filing, the buyers will pay a total of US$78 million for Conagra’s share and an additional US$44 million for a 26% stake held by public investors.

This deal is expected to close by the end of 2024.

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