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Natural & Clean Label

Turning a spotlight on healthy fats and oils
19 Jun 2018
European food manufacturers have been turning to healthier oils and fats – but there is often a trade-off to be made, balancing their benefits in terms of flavour and health with how easy they are to work with.
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Tesco sells 40,000 vegan steaks in a week
18 Jun 2018
Vivera has announced that, within a few days, the first delivery of 40,000 plant-based steaks to the British supermarket chain Tesco sold out in 400 of its stores.
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DSM cheese-ripening enzyme now benzoate-free
15 Jun 2018
DSM has announced that Accelerzyme CPG, the company’s proprietary enzyme for accelerated cheese ripening, is now benzoate-free, bringing it into line with the company's core portfolio.
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Firmenich launches Natural and Clean Label platform
15 Jun 2018
Firmenich has launched its Natural and Clean Label platform to create what the company says are great tasting, natural and traceable food and beverage experiences.
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Acosta: it's all about brand strategy
14 Jun 2018
As the brick-and-mortar grocery industry faces increasing competition from all angles, an effective brand strategy can be the key to sustained success for retailers, according to Acosta.
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CSIRO, Hort team on broccoli
13 Jun 2018
Green, nutrient-rich coffees may be on the horizon after researchers developed a powder made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have previously been wasted.
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Stern-Wywiol reports sales up 12% YoY
12 Jun 2018
The continuing positive development of the family business is due, the company says, very largely to expansion of its international presence and intensive applications research.
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Firmenich, Nelixia announce strategic partnership
12 Jun 2018
Firmenich and Nelixia have announced a strategic partnership in natural ingredients across Central America. With Firmenich’s investment, the companies say they will significantly expand Nelixia’s raw materials portfolio.
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Plant-based eating boosts European walnut demand
12 Jun 2018
The current trend toward plant-based diets and wholesome, natural ingredients has led to increased European demand for walnuts, as consumers have become more aware of their health benefits.
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Beyond ingredients: Food processing as a tool for cleaner labels
12 Jun 2018
Ingredients come first when companies think about developing clean label foods and drinks, but certain processing technologies also should be considered part of the clean label toolbox.
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Callebaut, Ghana Cocoa Board sign LoI
11 Jun 2018
Barry Callebaut and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have signed a letter of intent to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.
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Europeans embrace a new wave of seaweed ingredients
6 Jun 2018
Seaweed ingredients are on the rise, set to appear in a wide range of new products in Europe in the coming years – far beyond the traditional sushi and miso soup.
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