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Sourdough on the rise with trend for fermented foods
3 Aug 2018
Traditional sourdough cultures are making a comeback, and ingredients companies are investing in them for commercial use, as well as fast-track solutions to make these sometimes fussy ingredients easier for large-scale bakers to manage.
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EFSA delivers positive verdict on whey basic protein
2 Aug 2018
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) concluded that whey basic protein isolate is safe.
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Mintel: Germany leads vegan revolution
1 Aug 2018
Over the past few years, notes Mintel, Germany has emerged as a leading force in the so-called ‘vegan revolution’ with the highest percentage of global vegan food and drink launches.
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DuPont opens Japanese innovation centre
31 Jul 2018
DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) has announced the opening of its new innovation centre in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, later this summer.
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ADM expands vanilla business with acquisition
27 Jul 2018
ADM has announced that it is to acquire Rodelle, an originator, processor and supplier of vanilla products.
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Frutarom enters “beauty from within” market
25 Jul 2018
Frutarom has entered the “beauty from within” market with PhytoflORAL, a patented clinically studied cosmeceutical that is said to give skin a light, even tone and to promote skin health.
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Campden BRI to host safe food production seminar
24 Jul 2018
A Campden BRI conference, 10-11 October, will keep attendees up to date with current and future microbiological issues affecting the safe production of food.
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EFSA to host workshop on infant food additives
23 Jul 2018
EFSA is working on the re-evaluation of a number of food additives intended to be used in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age, and will host a workshop.
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Mars, Danone, Nestlé, Unilever create alliance
19 Jul 2018
Four of America's largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organisation focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
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Mintel analyses impact of Generation Z
19 Jul 2018
Millennials have had their time in the spotlight; now, companies are looking to the next generation to see how they will impact the future of the food and drink industry, according to Mintel.
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ADM, Aston Foods launch sweetener, starch JV
18 Jul 2018
ADM and Russia-based Aston Foods and Food Ingredients have successfully received all required regulatory approvals and launched their 50-50 joint venture to provide sweeteners and starches to customers in Russia.
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DSM to debut new non-artificial sweetener
17 Jul 2018
DSM is to introduce AVANSYA Reb M. AVANSYA is DSM’s new brand for sustainably produced, non-artificial sweeteners that are designed to answer to the need for advanced, flexible sugar reduction.
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