ofi forms joint venture with WNC Capital Holdings to expand savory solutions production in the Philippines

ofi (olam food ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has formed a joint venture (JV) with WNC Capital Holdings Inc. (WNC Capital Holdings), the parent company of Wills International Sales Corporation (Wills International), to establish ofi Philippines Blends[1]. Building on the strong partnership between ofi and Wills International, […]

AAK’s new cocoa butter equivalent overcomes enrobing challenges – even when used at high levels

AAK, a global leader in specialty vegetable fats and oils, has launched ILLEXAOâ„¢ EN 10, a new cocoa butter equivalent for enrobed applications that enhances performance and formulation flexibility. Manufacturers globally are increasing their use of cocoa butter equivalent – a vegetable fat alternative to cocoa butter – as they navigate cocoa price volatility, supply […]

FDA takes action against food violators across Mah; 33 arrested, 27 establishments sealed

adulterators, banned gutkha sellers and unhygienic food producers, resulting in the arrest of 33 persons and sealing of 27 establishments, an official said. The action was taken on May 25 in FDA’s Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Amravati, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions under commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, he said. “During the drive against prohibited items like […]

Udaipur: 18,000 litres of adulterated ghee seized; yellow food colour found during raid

Around 18,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee (clarified butter) and yellow food colour were seized during a raid in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, officials said on Saturday. Acting on complaints related to food adulteration and product quality, a central enforcement team of the Food Safety Commissionerate carried out joint inspections at two locations in the district. Food […]