Trends in landbouw en voedsel uit Zwitserland

juli 10, 2018

Nestle patents infant formula based on potato protein microparticles

Nestle has applied for a patent for an infant formula based on potato protein microparticles. The company presents it as a naturally hypoallergenic infant formula that is suitable for infants with cow's milk protein allergy.

mei 15, 2018

World Health Organisation wants industrially-produced trans fats banned globally

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply. Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives.

Bühler Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland brings together innovation and applied research

september 25, 2017

Uzwil Innovation Campus brings together Bühler's innovation and applied research

Processing Equipment manufacturer Bühler celebrated the ground breaking for its Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. Completion of the building is expected for the first quarter of 2019.

februari 01, 2017

Reducing Swiss Potato Waste

Worldwide about a third of all food gets lost before it reaches our stomachs. For Swiss potatoes this is even more – half of the total harvest. Which measures can reduce the loss, and what effect do they have?

augustus 22, 2016

Bosch and Bühler strengthen research cooperation

Bühler and Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions agreed to expand their existing successful collaboration for increased innovation and market launches, further leveraging the opportunities of the Internet of Things. New products are expected for 2017.

juni 02, 2016

Bühler strives for 20% higher energy efficiency by 2020

Energy efficiency is a top R&D priority for equipment manufacturer Bühler. Driven by recent successes in this field, Bühler has set its target to reduce the energy requirement in its core processes by another 20% by 2020.

februari 15, 2016

ILAPAK line makes light work of packing potatoes

In response to market demand, ILAPAK has enlarged its offering beyond its core flow wrapping and bagging capabilities to provide turn-key solutions that span feeding through to final packaging.

GMOs are the Future to Combat Ills in Africa, according to Bill Gates

februari 07, 2016

Bill Gates: GMOs Will End Starvation in Africa

Bill Gates, who is a major backer of food biotechnology, has spoken passionately how food biotechnology can help the people of Africa fight the numerous challenges they face.

februari 03, 2016

ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion

Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.

oktober 23, 2015

Potato waste from farm to fork quantified in Swiss study

On the way from field to fork, more than half of the potato harvest is lost. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers from Agroscope and ETH Zürich.

september 03, 2015

Low Potato Yields expected in Switzerland

The extreme weather in Switzerland will affect the upcoming potato harvest. Tubers are small, so the supply is expected to be tight.

Syngenta Sign near its production location in Monthey, Switzerland

augustus 26, 2015

Monsanto walks away after Syngenta turns down improved take-over bid

U.S.-based Monsanto said Wednesday it is walking away from efforts to acquire Swiss rival Syngenta, which has rejected a recently sweetened offer.

juni 10, 2015

Syngenta rejects second merger proposal Monsanto

Syngenta has rejected an updated merger proposal from Monsanto.

Syngenta offers a range of potato crop protection solutions

mei 14, 2015

Syngenta response on Monsanto acquisition offer

Syngenta reacts to the acquisition offer of Monsanto reported in the media in this response dated May 8, 2015

maart 05, 2015

WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children

A new WHO guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. A further reduction to below 5% or roughly 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day would provide additional health benefits.

november 30, 2013

Wild Flavors acquires Alfrebro

WILD Flavors, Inc. (WILD) has acquired Alfrebro, LLC, a leading manufacturer of natural extracts and aroma chemicals, advanced proprietary technologies, and expanded processing capabilities.

februari 29, 2012

Intervention in Swiss potato market averts price collapse

The 2011 potato growing season in Switzerland was a special one. "It was summer in the spring, it was fall in the summer and it was summer in the fall"is how the season was described by Ruedi Fischer, president of the Vereinigung der Schweize...

oktober 15, 2011

Swiss farmers see bumper potato crop, but may not make any money

Despite a bumper potato harvest this year, growers’ joy is being spoiled by big retailers squeezing them on price and rejecting bigger-than-average spuds. Charlotte shouldn’t be bigger than size 60-120. Nothing to do with a farmers lonely hearts colum...

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