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Researchers analyse impact of FDA voluntary salt policy
18 Apr 2018
New research highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration’s proposed voluntary salt policy.
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Almonds a key ingredient in healthy snacking
18 Apr 2018
More almond-containing products were launched in Europe than in any other region in the world in 2016, as the trend toward healthier snacking has given the nuts a major boost.
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Mintel: Asia Pacific also embracing non-animal protein
18 Apr 2018
Mintel reveals that as many as two in five (39%) urban Indonesians and one in three (34%) urban Thais consumed more non-animal sources of protein (e.g. plant, dairy, grains) in 2017, compared to the previous year.
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Chr. Hansen expands North American presence
17 Apr 2018
Chr. Hansen has purchased the Banker Wire manufacturing facility in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, adding significantly to its presence in North America, in convenient proximity to its Milwaukee base.
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Lesaffre strengthens position on African continent
17 Apr 2018
Lesaffre has announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Rayen Food Industries of Tunisia, who specialise in the production of baker’s yeast.
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DSM sees 11% organic sales growth
17 Apr 2018
DSM has issued preliminary results for Q1 2018, ahead of the scheduled Q1 results announcement on 8 May 2018. The company says it saw continued strong organic sales growth in underlying business.
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Ethical claims good for business
17 Apr 2018
Transparency has become one of the buzzwords of 2018, as consumers demand greater evidence that foods and ingredients are sustainably and ethically sourced.
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Mintel: Canadians embracing meat alternatives
16 Apr 2018
It seems meat alternatives are increasingly making their way onto plates across the country as new research from Mintel reveals that more than half (53%) of Canadians say they eat meat alternatives.
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Frutarom promotes acrylamide reduction solution
16 Apr 2018
As of April 11, 2018 new European Union legislation set new “benchmark” levels for the amount of acrylamide in foods for various products. Frutarom offers its all-natural, high-antioxidant solution for reducing acrylamides.
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Barry Callebaut half year sales grow 8%
13 Apr 2018
Barry Callebaut has reported what it describes as a strong sales performance for the first half of the year, with sales revenue growth of 8% - compared with 2.5% growth in the market as a whole - and EBIT up 20.6%.
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Campden BRI to host BRC v8 briefing seminars
13 Apr 2018
Campden BRI’s BRC v8 briefing seminars, taking place during Autumn 2018, are designed to provide a timely opportunity to find out about the many changes to the standard and what businesses will have to do to comply.
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Food fraud boosts demand for transparent supply chains
12 Apr 2018
Supply chain transparency is no longer optional for food companies, as consumers demand more information about where their food comes from.
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