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DuPont intros naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier

DuPont intros naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier

23 Aug 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health has developed a new, naturally sourced monoglyceride emulsifier that it says brings food manufacturers improved production and handling efficiencies.

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ProVeg UK celebrates World Plant Milk Day

ProVeg UK celebrates World Plant Milk Day

22 Aug 2018

Today is World Plant Milk Day, notes food awareness organisation ProVeg UK - a day that it says marks the fact that millions of people across the world are turning away from dairy and towards plant-based alternatives.

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Campden BRI-supported student receives PhD

Campden BRI-supported student receives PhD

21 Aug 2018

Campden BRI has launched a club project so manufacturers of modified atmosphere packed (MAP) foods can understand the effects of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration on shelf life.

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Constellation Brands bets on cannabis growth

Constellation Brands bets on cannabis growth

20 Aug 2018

Beverage and alcohol company Constellation Brands and Canopy Growth, a diversified cannabis company, have announced what they describe as a significant expansion of their strategic partnership.

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Arla to launch whey protein ingredient at Fi South America

Arla to launch whey protein ingredient at Fi South America

20 Aug 2018

Arla Foods Ingredients will launch what it claims is one of the world’s fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes at Food Ingredients South America (São Paulo,Brazil, 21-23 August 2018).

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Looking to food waste for new ingredients

Looking to food waste for new ingredients

20 Aug 2018

The food industry produces an enormous amount of waste during processing, but some are looking to give such products new life as valuable specialist ingredients.

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Raisio continues to struggle for growth

Raisio continues to struggle for growth

17 Aug 2018

For the period April-June 2018, Raisio’s net sales totalled €59.7 (61.4) million. Comparable EBIT was €6.5 (11.0) million, accounting for 11.0% (18.0) of net sales. EBIT was €6.5 (39.6) million, accounting for 10.9 (64.6)% of net sales.

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Symrise reports accelerating growth

Symrise reports accelerating growth

16 Aug 2018

After what the company describes as a “dynamic” start to the year, Symrise has reported that it accelerated its organic growth course in the second quarter, showing 10.6% growth.

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Mintel highlights innovative, surprising new products in 2018

Mintel highlights innovative, surprising new products in 2018

15 Aug 2018

Food and drink innovation in 2018 continues to be influenced by flavour extremes and the impact of social media in spreading visually stimulating and fun concepts, notes Chris Brockman, EMEA Research Manager at Mintel.

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Evolva sales double, loss narrows

Evolva sales double, loss narrows

15 Aug 2018

Biotechnology and fermentation company Evolva has announced that product sales doubled in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 1.8 million. Total revenues of CHF 3.8 million were up 6% on last year.

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Acrylamide reduction in the spotlight

Acrylamide reduction in the spotlight

14 Aug 2018

New EU regulation on acrylamide levels in food came into force in April 2018, spurring companies to step up their reduction efforts. What are the latest solutions?

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Campden BRI to host sugar reduction seminar

Campden BRI to host sugar reduction seminar

13 Aug 2018

A seminar hosted by Campden BRI on sugar reduction in confectionery, sweet sauces and desserts will explore how companies can meet the UK’s childhood obesity targets.

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