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EFSA finds flavouring substance safety concern
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that a flavouring compound used to give a burnt, nutty flavour to confectionery, baked goods and some savoury products is a safety concern for human health.
Omega-3 may minimise damaging effects of junk food on brain: Research review
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids could help to minimise the debilitating effects that high junk food consumption has on the brain, according to a new review of more than 180 research papers.
Nestlé expands Russian distribution centre
Nestlé has announced a CHF 29m (€23.3m) investment in its Russian distribution facilities, citing increased demand for its products in Russia.
Food manufacturers await bank compensation
Own-label food manufacturers, meat processing firms and bakery ingredients companies are among 40,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still awaiting compensation after some banks mis-sold loan ‘protection’ products which proved both damaging and difficult to exit.
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Confectionery ‘a new way to control weight’ claims Carmit Candy from ConfectioneryNews.com
Confectionery is a novel way to control your weight, according to private label firm Carmit Candy which has just launched a weight management chocolate wafer bar.
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Trend-spotter: The rise of slow-energy from NutraIngredients.com
There are two speeds when it comes to energy products: Slow and fast, says Mintel trend-spotting guru David Jago.
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Coca-Cola Hellenic expects Coke sales to fizz as beer falls flat in Russia from BeverageDaily.com
Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) insists its brands will continue to take market share in Russia from PepsiCo, as well as brewers hit by taxes and alcohol advertising and kiosk sales bans.
Women bigger snackers than men, finds NPD Group from BakeryAndSnacks.com
American Women are 15% more likely to snack than their male counterparts, according to research from The NPD Group’s SnackTrack.
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