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Ingredion CEO looks for across-the-board improvement

Ingredion CEO looks for across-the-board improvement

6 Aug 2018

Ingredion has reported its second quarter 2018 results. Reported and adjusted EPS were $1.57 and $1.66, down from second quarter 2017 reported and adjusted EPS of $1.78 and $1.89, respectively.

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DSM reports very good first half

DSM reports "very good" first half

3 Aug 2018

DSM has reported what it describes as a very good H1 with strong performance across all businesses and strong organic sales growth in underlying business estimated at 10%.

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Südzucker, DouxMatok partner on sugar reduction

Südzucker, DouxMatok partner on sugar reduction

3 Aug 2018

Sugar company Südzucker and DouxMatok, a developer of targeted flavour delivery technology, have announced a partnership to commercialise DouxMatok's sugar reduction solution.

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Sourdough on the rise with trend for fermented foods

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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Mintel: Germany leads vegan revolution

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

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 introduce new specialty tapioca starches

ADM introduce new specialty tapioca starches

31 Jul 2018

ADM has introduced a new line of specialty tapioca starches and tapioca maltodextrin ingredients in partnership with Vedan International.

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ADM expands vanilla business with acquisition

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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Ingredion adds to processed cheese portfolio

Ingredion adds to processed cheese portfolio

24 Jul 2018

Ingredion has added three functional potato starches to its processed cheese ingredient portfolio. CheeseApp 50, 70 and 80 are said to enable recipe cost savings in analogue block and block processed cheeses.

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Campden BRI to host safe food production seminar

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

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

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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