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Health groups urge action on nutrient profiling

A group of European health organisations has urged European Commission president José Manuel Barroso to issue a proposal on nutrient profiling as part of a wider EU goal to reduce premature deaths.

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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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Adrian Sagman from Carmit Candy discusses his firm's chocolate wafer with glucomannan and Slendesta potato extract
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2013

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.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2013

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.

Brewers such as market leader Carlsberg have been hit by recent law changes in Russia. Coca-Cola Hellenic believes it can cash in (Picture Copyright: Josh McGinn/Flickr)
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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.

NPD Group says women are drawn to health and wellness innovations, but their mood also plays a big role

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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Trimming the fat: For a better memory avoid sat fats, meat and dairy and increase omega-3

Trimming the fat: For a better memory avoid sat fats, meat and dairy and increase omega-3

Avoiding saturated fat, meat and dairy, whilst increasing the intake of omega-3 may be linked to better...

Don’t dismiss industry encouragement of physical activity, says obesity expert

Don’t dismiss industry encouragement of physical activity, says obesity expert

Food industry encouragement of physical activity in obesity prevention should be welcomed, according to an obesity expert...

Is 'food fear' a new driver for consumer choice?
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Is 'food fear' a new driver for consumer choice?

The way French consumers are choosing food products has changed, with many now basing purchase decisions on...

FAO touts edible insects as ‘valuable sources of nutrition’

FAO touts edible insects as ‘valuable sources of nutrition’

Insects could play a vital role in food security in the coming decades – but disgust remains...

Using certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enough, says WWF

Using certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enough, says WWF

Using palm oil certified as sustainable under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is no longer...