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Business News
24 May 2013
24 May 2013 --- Bars are one of the growing segments in the functional food market. And their success is by no means confined to the field of sport; they are constantly attracting new target groups. As a contract manufacturer, HERZA Schokolade produces functional bars for suppliers of branded products for athletes, dietetic foods and health and lifestyle products.
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Business News
23 May 2013
23 May 2013 --- Global consumer research by Fonterra has revealed that European agers are among the most apathetic in the world when it comes to addressing their own health issues; a fact that raises challenges for manufacturers looking to target this lucrative sector with health propositions.
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Food Ingredients News
22 May 2013
22 May 2013 --- A laboratory is a place of science, rigor, precision, but also of innovation, discovery and high-level teamwork. Puratos, in launching the Cake Freshness Lab, seeks to convey all of those values while encouraging cake manufacturers to take a bigger bite out of growing cakes trends with Acti-Fresh.
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Business News
21 May 2013
21 May 2013 --- Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has acquired Biovelop, a Swedish manufacturer of oat beta glucan.
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Business News
20 May 2013
20 May 2013 --- COFCO, the State-owned largest food company in China, has signed an agreement with Danone, pursuant to which the two parties will form a joint-venture. COFCO has agreed to sell 148,014,022 shares in China Mengniu (a Hong-Kong listed company) to the jointventure. COFCO and Danone will own 51% and 49% respectively in the newly formed company. After the transaction, COFCO will continu....
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Business News
19 May 2013
20 May 2013 --- Glanbia plc, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group has issued an Interim Management Statement in accordance with the reporting requirements of the EU Transparency Directive, for the four month period to 27 April 2013. Total Group revenue grew almost 9% in the four months to the end of April compared to the same period in 2012. This comprised approximately 5% volume and ....
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Food Ingredients News
17 May 2013
17 May 2013 --- Ulrick & Short Ltd, British owned clean label starch specialist, has announced a number of new applications for its innovative range of gluten-free, non-GM rice starches.
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Food Ingredients News
16 May 2013
16 May 2013 --- Recent studies that examine links between sodium consumption and health outcomes support recommendations to lower sodium intake from the very high levels some Americans consume now, but evidence from these studies does not support reduction in sodium intake to below 2,300 mg per day, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
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Packaging & Technology News
15 May 2013
15 May 2013 --- In a move that continues to strengthen its position as an innovator in its field, Rexam, one of the leading global beverage can makers, is proud to announce the official launch of Thermochromic printed ends and Photochromic ink.
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Food Ingredients News
15 May 2013
15 May 2013 --- DSM is expanding its health ingredient portfolio with the introduction of OatWell oat beta-glucan, following the acquisition of the OatWell brand from CreaNutrition. Oat beta-glucan was awarded positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission has authorized Article 14 health claims for cholesterol reduction and the associated reduced risk....
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Food Ingredients News
13 May 2013
14 May 2013 --- Following its acquisitions in 2011 and 2012, WILD Flavors GmbH (WILD) is continuing to pursue its international growth strategy this year as well. With a strong traditional base in Europe and the US, the well-established company now wants to increase its presence in emerging markets. The current focus is on Asia and South America.
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Business News
13 May 2013
13 May 2013 --- Danone has signed an agreement to acquire an equity interest of over 90% in Happy Family, the fourth largest contender in the US baby food market. Launched in 2006, Happy Family is one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the US baby food sector, where it holds over 4% of the market.
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Business News
10 May 2013
10 May 2013 --- Strong growth is expected for global wheat, coarse grains and rice production in 2013, according to early forecasts published in the May issue of the UN’s FAO monthly Cereals Supply and Demand Brief.
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Regulatory News
09 May 2013
09 May 2013 ---- EFSA and the European Commission have agreed to extend the timeframe for the Authority’s full re-evaluation of aspartame to allow sufficient time to consider and address feedback, including new information, resulting from the public consultation on its draft opinion.
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Business News
08 May 2013
08 May 2013 --- Interest in natural products has grown markedly in recent years. This has been reflected in a number of ways in new product activity, such as the use of all natural colors, flavors and other raw materials. The popularity of organic products and the promotion of milk and dairy products from grass-fed livestock is also on trend, as is the growing use of GMO-free labeling.
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Regulatory News
07 May 2013
07 May 2013 --- The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the whole agri-food chain. Food safety is essential to ensure consumers' confidence and sustainability of food production.
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Business News
06 May 2013
06 May 2013 --- Danone has signed an agreement that will enable it to acquire a 50.1% interest in Sirma, one of the leading players in the Turkish water market. Ranked 11th worldwide in volume, Turkey's bottled water market grew by 20% in value in 2012. With reported sales of nearly 100 million euros, Sirma is active in plain and flavored bottled waters, and in HOD (Home & Office Delivery).
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Business News
03 May 2013
3 May 2013 --- Ingredion Incorporated has reported its first quarter 2013 results. Sales grew 1 percent on price/mix improvements partially offset by volume declines and currency devaluations. Operating income was $175 million. This is a 9 percent increase compared to reported operating income in the first quarter of 2012 and a 5 percent increase compared to the $167 million of adjusted operating ....
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Business News
02 May 2013
2 May 2013 --- Royal DSM, the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today reported a first quarter EBITDA of €311 million compared to €306 million in Q1 2012 and €243 million in Q4 2012. The improvement compared to Q1 2012 was realized despite a negative caprolactam effect of €65 million.
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Packaging & Technology News
01 May 2013
01 May 2013 --- Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced the commercial availability of the industry's first independently certified, high-recycled content aluminum designed specifically for the beverage can market.
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Business News
01 May 2013
1 May 2013 --- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, and Amyris, a leading renewable products company, today announced a collaboration to develop and commercialize a specific set of renewable fragrance ingredients.
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Business News
01 May 2013
1 May 2013 --- With more than 7.3 million Americans now claiming to be vegetarians and vegans, a new group of meat conscious consumers is also now emerging. These are people who still eat meat but are taking measured steps to cut back on their meat consumption in an effort to improve weight and health, save money, practice sustainability, reduce their carbon footprint and to experiment with global....
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Food Ingredients News
30 April 2013
30 Apr 2013 --- Chr. Hansen steps up its efforts in coloring foodstuffs to better support F&B customers making the switch to this next generation natural colors. Due to the pervasive health and naturalness trend, consumers across the globe are requesting foods with fewer and simpler ingredients.
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Business News
28 April 2013
29 Apr 2013 --- In order to guarantee long-term capacity and quality, Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH is making changes to its spice production in Germany. With expansion of its existing production site at Loxstedt-Nesse proving impossible due to its location, the company is expanding production at a nearby site and making further investments in its sales and research and development centre.
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Business News
26 April 2013
26 Apr 2013 --- GrainCorp has recommended shareholders accept a takeover offer by suitor Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) which sweetened the deal by adding a special dividend. GrainCorp knocked back a Aus$2.68 billion, Aus$11.75-per-share offer in October from ADM and again advised against an improved Aus$12.20-per-share bid in December.
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