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UK energy drink study recommends range of actions
18 Dec 2017
A new study by Action on Sugar has for the first time revealed the sugar, calorie and caffeine content of products marketed as ‘energy drinks’ sold in the UK in 2015 and 2017.
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Mintel: carbonated soft drinks in Australia declining
15 Dec 2017
New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that total volume sales of Australia’s CSD category are expected to see a 2.3% decline in 2017.
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Frutarom finalises AB-Fortis acquisition
15 Dec 2017
Frutarom has finalised the acquisition, via one of its subsidiaries, of the AB-Fortis activities including a patent-protected micro-encapsulation technology that enables delivery of iron with increased biological absorption.
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Firmenich acquires Flavourome to expand presence in Africa
15 Dec 2017
Firmenich is acquiring Flavourome, an established privately-held flavours company in South Africa that has been serving the local market since 1998.
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99.9% of Enzymotec shareholders approve of Frutarom acquisition
14 Dec 2017
At Enzymotec's annual and extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, Enzymotec shareholders voted to approve the previously announced acquisition by Frutarom.
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Barry Callebaut helps start-up succeed
14 Dec 2017
Barry Callebaut’s partnership with Solo Gelato began through mutual involvement with MassChallenge - a global startup accelerator that offers up to $2m in equity-free funding for high-impact startups each year.
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McCormick launches 2018 Flavour Forecast
14 Dec 2017
Among the trends the company sees is the fusing of global cuisines, merging high-flavour fillings with unique crepes, buns and breads for loaded street fare you eat with your hands.
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Barry Callebaut publishes first Forever Chocolate progress report
13 Dec 2017
Barry Callebaut has published its first Forever Chocolate progress report, detailing both the progress as well as the learnings of the journey kicked off a year ago.
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Firmenich invests in Livelihoods second Carbon Fund
13 Dec 2017
Firmenich is investing in Livelihoods second Carbon Fund, in partnership with Crédit Agricole, Danone, Hermès, Michelin, SAP, Schneider Electric and Voyageurs du Monde.
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Ingredion appoints new senior vice president and president, Asia-Pacific
13 Dec 2017
Ingredion has announced that it expects Valdirene Bastos Licht to be named senior vice president and president, Asia-Pacific and an officer of the company effective March 1, 2018.
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Symrise strengthens Brazil presence with acquisition
12 Dec 2017
Symrise is expanding its position in the Brazilian market with the acquisition of Citratus Fragrâncias, a producer of fragrances located in Vinhedo, close to São Paulo.
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Fonterra reduces Farmgate Milk Price, provides results update
12 Dec 2017
Fonterra has reduced its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2017/18 season from NZ$6.75 to $6.40 per kgMS and updated the market on its financial results for the first three months of the 2018 financial year.
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