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Glanbia Reports "Solid Start" to Year, Reiterates Outlook

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 A....

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Nestlé Invests CHF 29 Million to Strengthen Supply Chain in Russia

17 May 2013 --- Nestlé is investing more than CHF 29 million (more than 1 billion roubles) in new distribution facilitie....

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FSA Commissions Ground-Breaking Study Into Peanut Allergy

20 May 2013 --- A ground-breaking clinical study commissioned by the FSA will identify, for the first time, how sensitiv....

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Kale: Vegesentials Celery, Apple & Kale Juice

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Omega 3

Product launches tracked with an omega-3 claim have grown 85% since 2012 in absolute numbers. However, as a percentage of total food launches it has remained stable around 1%. All regions except for Australia and Africa reported growth in the absolute number of launches tracked with omega 3 in 2012. The fastest growing region is Latin America [+75%], followed by the Middle East [+65%]. North America and Western Europe experienced the highest launch activity for products tracked with omega 3.

 

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Product Launches With Omega-3 Claim Have Grown

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Chocolate

“No Additives/Preservatives” is the top health positioning in products containing chocolate or cocoa (9.6% of the tracked launches). Together with a natural positioning (4.5%) it comes as part of the main trend towards taking a natural approach.

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Global trends in products containing chocolate

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Article 13.5 - Claim based on newly developed scientific evidence

A combination of Bifidobacterium longum LA 101, Lactobacillus helveticus LA 102, Lactococcus lactis LA 103 and Streptococcus thermophillus LA 104 and reducing intestinal discomfort.
Published: 12 February 2013   
Applicant: PiLeJe


Article 13.5 - Claim based on newly developed scientific evidence

Slendesta® Potato Extract and reduction of body weight.
Published: 12 February 2013   
Applicant:  Kemin Foods LC


Article 13.5 - Claim based on newly developed scientific evidence

♀EFAX™ and reduction of menstrual discomfort.
Published: 12 February 2013   
Applicant: Nutrilinks Sarl


Article 13.5 - Claim based on newly developed scientific evidence

Monurelle® and reduction of bacterial colonisation of the urinary tract by the inhibition of the adhesion of P-fimbriated E.coli to uroepithelial cells.
Published: 12 February 2013   
Applicant: Zambon B.V.


Article 13.5 - Claim based on newly developed scientific evidence

Bifidobacterium longum LA 101, Lactobacillus helveticus LA 102, Lactococcus lactis LA 103 and Streptococcus thermophilus LA 104 - improve stool frequency.
Published: 12 February 2013   
Applicant: PiLeJe


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Magnum No.1 First Kiss Inspiration Creme Brulee Ice Cream


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Custard flavor ice cream, caramel sauce, caramel sugar pieces, coated in milk chocolate.

Yoplait Original Harvest Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Bars


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Ten individually wrapped low fat harvest strawberry banana flavored frozen yogurt bars in a 517ml cardboard box.

Lactis Panna da Cucinare: Cream


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Cream in a tetra brik.

Russchian Schweppes Soft Drinks


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Four bottles of sparkling, sugared and nonalcoholic drink, held in a cardboard sleeve.

Devilishly Delicious Mango Fruit Coulis


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Mango fruit coulis made with real fruit, in a squeezable plastic bottle with a nozzle. Drizzle straight from the bottle to decorate and enhance sweet and savory dishes.

Bulmers Pressed Red Grape Flavor Cider


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Apple cider blended with red grapes to make a smooth, refreshing drink, held in a glass bottle.

Bargero Cascina Moneta 6 Bio Uova Da Agricoltura Biologica: 6 Organic Eggs


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Six organic eggs in a cardboard tray.

Tesco Whole Foods Seed, Pine Nut & Tomato Salad Topper


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A mix of sunflower seeds, sultanas, pine nuts and dried tomato flakes, in a plastic bag. Ideal for topping a salad.

Primi Anni Selex Semolina Di Grano Biologico Instantaneo: Organic Instant Semolina Wheat Durum


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Organic, instant semolina wheat durum for babies from 4 months onwards.

Primi Anni Selex Omogeneizzato Di Pera Biologico: Homogenized Organic Pear Puree


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Two individual homogenized organic pear puree for babies from 4 months onwards.

Merck Femibion Intime Food Supplements for Women: 28 Pills


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Twenty pills with probiotics (lactobacillus) for the balance of the vaginal flora. Femibion intimate orally ​​brings two strains of lactobacilli. Lactobacilli are naturally presented in the vaginal flora.

Merck Laboraotoire Mediflor Acygil Supplements for Urinary System: 25 Tablets


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Fifteen tablets with cranberry, hibiscus and dandelion for a healthy urinary system.

Gerlinea Mon Repas Gerlinea Veloute Petits Pois Courgette: Green Pea & Zucchini Soup


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Six individually wrapped of meal substitute with dehydrated green peas and zucchini soup.

Merck Laboraotoire Mediflor Acyprost Supplements for Prostate


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Thirty capsules with betasistosterols, pomegranate, cranberry, lycopene and pumpkin seed oil for a healthy prostate.

Merck Bion 3 Seniors: 30 Tablets


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Thirty tablets with vitamins, minerals and probiotic for the specific nutritional needs of elderly people.

Storck Toffifee Limited Edition: Whole Hazelnut in Caramel Cream with Nougat Cream and Chocolate Filling


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Four x 15 pieces of whole hazelnut in caramel cream coating with nougat cream and chocolate filling. In a 40 years of Toffifee happy birthday pack.

Reis Fit Einfach Lecker Milchreis: Microwaveable Rice Pudding


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Microwaveable rice pudding made from pre-boiled round grain rice, in a plastic pouch.

Nestle Nesquik Intense Hot Chocolate Powder


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Intense Nesquick for more excitement. Because it contains 32% cocoa, and it benefits from the know-how chocolate Nestle Nesquick Intense sensations chocolate brings the whole family.

Merck Bion Restore Probiotics, Zinc and Vitamin C: 20 Tablets


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Twenty tablets of patented probiotics, zinc, amino acid and vitamin C.

Rhum RB Bielle Rhum Blanc De Marie-Galante White rum


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Marie-Galante's white rum with 40% ABV, in a glass bottle.