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Campden BRI gets Vitamin D certification

Campden BRI gets Vitamin D certification

27 Jun 2018

Campden BRI has been awarded UKAS accreditation for its vitamin D testing method for food and drink, meaning that the company now holds UKAS accreditation for the analysis of 10 vitamins.

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VTT: structure influences nutritional properties of cereal foods

VTT: structure influences nutritional properties of cereal foods

26 Jun 2018

In her dissertation, a research scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, explored the impact of cereal food structure on the first steps of digestion and on postprandial satiety.

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TIC Gums announces organic tara gum

TIC Gums announces organic tara gum

25 Jun 2018

TIC Gums has announced that it now offers organic tara gum, TICOrganic Tara Gum HV, as another tool in its portfolio of hydrocolloids.

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Cargill invests €12m in Belgian chocolate production

Cargill invests €12m in Belgian chocolate production

22 Jun 2018

With what the company sees as the rapid rise in consumer demand for premium, high quality Belgian chocolate, Cargill has invested in a new liquid chocolate production line in its Mouscron production facility in Belgium.

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Corbion announces organic dough improver

Corbion announces organic dough improver

21 Jun 2018

Corbion has announced Pristine Organic 522, which it says is its most advanced organic dough improver to date and can be used in both organic and non-GMO formulations.

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DeutscheBack launches anti-acrylamide enzyme

DeutscheBack launches anti-acrylamide enzyme

20 Jun 2018

With Innovase ASP DP, DeutscheBack says it now offers manufacturers of bakery products an enzyme system that prevents the formation of acrylamide in baked goods, such as biscuits, wafers, bread and rolls.

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Turning a spotlight on healthy fats and oils

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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Acosta: it's all about brand strategy

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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Stern-Wywiol reports sales up 12% YoY

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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Callebaut, Ghana Cocoa Board sign LoI

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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OptiBiotix signs secret evaluation agreement

OptiBiotix signs secret evaluation agreement

8 Jun 2018

OptiBiotix Health has announced it has entered into an evaluation agreement with a global dairy company for its SweetBiotix calorie-free sweet fibres.

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Survey reveals US teen eating preferences

Survey reveals US teen eating preferences

7 Jun 2018

A new US-wide survey of 2,000 families with teenagers, ages 13-19, commissioned by Farm Rich, finds that today's teenagers spend an average of 1,000 hours, or 39 entire days, thinking about food.

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