Recent developments
Nitrogen capacity expansion
Dangote Fertiliser in Nigeria contracted thyssenkrupp Uhde to license UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology for four urea trains (4,235 mtpd each), lifting annual capacity above 8 Mt. The Lekki units include energy-efficient dust and ammonia scrubbing and Ammonia Convert Technology to integrate ammonium sulfate into granules, eliminating side-streams and meeting stringent emission limits.
Food-grade CO2 certification
Carbon Centric’s Rakkestad plant obtained FSSC 22000 certification from DNV for food-grade CO2; independent tests report >99.99% purity meeting beverage specifications with traceability. The certification supports reliable supply for carbonation and packaging in the Nordics, while the validated quality also aligns with prospective storage and e-fuel applications.
AI-driven flavor design
Symrise broadened its Symvision AI platform with AI-assisted formula prediction, enabling flavorists to estimate sensory performance and optimize profiles for reduced sugar or sodium. The workflow integrates ingredient selection, design of experiments, sensory and consumer testing, and iterative refinement, reducing trial-and-error and accelerating formulation decisions for food and beverage launches.
Soy ingredients distribution
Brenntag Specialties Food & Nutrition signed an exclusive distribution agreement with ADM effective September 1, 2025, expanding exclusivity to Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The portfolio spans Profam, Arcon, and Tradcon brands in CEE, plus Adlec, Ultralec, Sopro, and Soprotex in Gulf markets, reshaping soy protein and lecithin channel access.