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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 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
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
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
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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LeSaffre buys North American baking ingredients company
17 Jul 2018
The acquisition will enhance Lesaffre's performance ingredient offering to the baking market, the company said, and will bring together great expertise to generate value for its customers.
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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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