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Consumers want better GM labelling: Report

Consumers think that current labelling regulation for genetically modified (GM) foods is inadequate, according to a new report from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Business opportunities in sustainable ingredients

Developing a sustainability strategy makes sense for food ingredients companies to ensure security of supply, to leverage brand opportunity in innovations, and to realise returns on investment in agriculture, says an Oxfam expert.

Milk fat can help eliminate choc fat bloom, claims study

Replacing some of the cocoa butter with milk fat can control fat bloom in chocolate, according to new research from Canada.

Treatt rolls out six savoury top notes

UK-based flavour and fragrance ingredients company Treatt has developed six new synthetic nature identical top notes, primarily for use in savoury flavours.

Distributor plays up fruits’ technical power

A newly-formed distributor is offering a slate of fruit and nut ingredients that could provide technical functions in food applications to replace artificial additives or sweeteners.

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Obama pledges support for Indian food processing sector from FoodProductionDaily.com

US President Barack Obama has vowed to help India boost its food processing industry as part of a strategy to promote global food security.

Inside the Beneo Institute from NutraIngredients.com

The Sudzucker-owned Beneo Group established the Beneo Institute in late 2009 to give “new oxygen to a squeezed industry”, as Executive Board member, Yves Servotte, puts it, to a functional foods industry facing unprecedented regulatory and scientific challenges in Europe and abroad.

Amcor ready to sell to safeguard Alcan deal from FoodProductionDaily.com

Amcor has indicated it would be prepared to sell a flexible packaging business to address European Union anti-trust fears over its proposed takeover of Alcan.

Gut study may aid more effective probiotic selection from NutraIngredients.com

A breakthrough in the understanding of how bacteria bind to the mucus layer protecting the gut lining could result in more effective probiotic design and selection.

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