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FIC vegetable oil labelling rules have not led to mass reformulation, says EPOA
Fears that manufacturers would reject palm oil in the wake of FIC regulations have proven to be unfounded, according to the European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA).
'Dramatic' carrageenan supply chain shake up as Indonesia eyes domestic processing
Indonesia plans to process half of its seaweed domestically by 2020, meaning the carrageenan supply chain could see massive geographic diversions in the future.
Reformulating dairy with stevia should be about overall calorie counting – not a fat-sugar divide: PureCircle
Next year will be the year of dairy for stevia launches, PureCircle says as it launches a stevia ingredient specifically formulated for the category.
Premier Foods backtracks on pay-and-stay
Under fire Premier Foods has backtracked on its controversial ‘pay-and-stay’ programme, after a storm of criticism about its demands for suppliers to invest in the business or lose their listing with the firm.
Most UK groceries are now private label
Supermarket own-brand groceries account for more than half (54%) of UK grocery sales – driven in part by premium positioning.
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Monsanto exec: GMOs are not the Holy Grail. What they are is an important tool if used properly
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  Guest articleSaturated fat: Should dietary advice change?Is saturated fat less ‘bad’ than previously thought? In this guest feature, nutrition writer Ursula Arens examines... |
 Health and sustainability goals entail trade-offsPursuing health and environmental sustainability goals at the same time requires trade-offs, argues an Aarhus University associate... |
 ‘Palm oil free’ products could face legal challenge, say lawyersFood manufacturers and palm oil producers could have a legal case against companies labelling products ‘palm oil... |
 Most eating is psychologically motivated, says IFSTMost eating in developed countries is prompted by psychological factors – not by hunger, according to a... |
 Palm oil: Health and sustainability are linked in consumers’ mindsPalm oil is subject to several consumer concerns – its sustainability and health impacts in particular –... |
 EU deal would allow member states to ban GM cropsThe European Parliament and member states have agreed rules to allow member states to ban or restrict... |
