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First shipment of UTZ cocoa reaches Europe
10-Nov-2009 - An initiative to improve the agricultural, environmental and social aspects of sourcing cocoa from West Africa achieved has achieved a milestone, as the first beans have arrived in Europe for processing.
Kraft’s bid is ‘contemptuous’, says analyst
10-Nov-2009 - Even if Kraft intends to increase its bid for Cadbury, its latest offer has probably managed to upset both the board and shareholders, says Andrew Wood, senior research analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein.
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Debate planned on the future of agriculture
09-Nov-2009 - The style of agriculture that can best secure food supply in the future has been a topic of hot debate, especially since the food price hikes of 2008 put a fresh spotlight on how to feed a growing population using limited resources – and without having more of an impact on the environment.
New NI lycopene targets beverages and bars
09-Nov-2009 - BASF is building the use of its nature identical lycopene by introducing a new cold-water dispersible version for use in beverages and food applications.
Rousselot divides gelatines for functionality and healthy products
09-Nov-2009 - Rousselot has reorganised its gelatine offering to better illustrate the functionality of different forms of the ingredient and how they can be used to reformulate products along healthier lines.
New stabiliser systems target fermented dairy
06-Nov-2009 - Hydrosol has developed two new series of stabiliser solution for use in fermented dairy products, as starch is falling out of favour and clean labels are the order of the day.
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Private-sector forum seeks solution to world hunger
06-Nov-2009 - In an effort to find a lasting solution to eliminating world hunger, a private-sector forum gathering high-profile food industry players will be held in Milan on November 12-13.
Sucralose sales bouncing back for Tate & Lyle
06-Nov-2009 - Tate & Lyle has seen a new surge in sucralose sales in the last 6 months thanks to customers restocking after running down amassed supplies; and stocks at the mothballed US site are expected to run down by the year’s end.
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Report indicates drop in child obesity stats
05-Nov-2009 - A new report from Oxford University has found a drop in forecast obesity rates for children in the UK, which the government has interpreted as indicating obesity is “levelling off”.
Symrise results show recovery in third quarter as destocking slows
05-Nov-2009 - Symrise third quarter sales show a marked ‘upswing’ as destocking came to an end with both flavour and fragrance segments showing positive growth.
Taura takes tiny fruit bits to market
05-Nov-2009 - Taura Natural Ingredients is introducing a new line of tiny fruit pieces, opening up new possibilities for moulded chocolates and biscuits to boast real fruit content.
Danisco makes xanthan gum to suit applications
05-Nov-2009 - Danisco has developed a new range of xanthan gum for use in specific applications, tipped to increase efficiency and allow for lower levels to be used.
Bioscience brings growth for Chr Hansen
04-Nov-2009 - Chr Hansen’s refocus on bioscience over the last four years, and a pipeline of new products, has yielded yet another year of growth in both sales and profits that defies the economic downturn.
Supply chain waste map for meat and fish
04-Nov-2009 - A resource map outlining where and how much meat and fish – as well as it associated packaging – is wasted in the supply chain is to be developed in a bid to cut all three and save cash for industry players.
Colour specialist branches into burnt sugar flavour
04-Nov-2009 - Specialist food colouring company DD Williamson has developed a natural acid-stable burnt sugar flavour, which it says responds to demand for clean-label flavours in beverages and sauces.
Barry Callebaut to buy Spanish chocolate maker
04-Nov-2009 - Barry Callebaut has signed an agreement to acquire Spain’s Chocovic, in a deal that will give the chocolate giant its first manufacturing plant in Spain.
ABF acting on enzymes and yeast potential
03-Nov-2009 - ABF Ingredients is taking advantage of high demand in enzymes and yeast, with new capacity coming on board this year or next. But for the last year, growth was driven largely by currency benefits.
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ADM shuffles oilseeds management
03-Nov-2009 - Archer Daniel Midland has appointed Brent Fenton as the new managing director of European Oilseeds, replacing Joe Taets.
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Sale of Yogho! Yogho! and Choco! Choco! approved
02-Nov-2009 - The acquisition of the Yogho! Yogho! and Choco! Choco! brands from RoyalFrieslandCampina by Belgian Dairy Cooperative, Inza Cvba, has been approved by the European Commission.
Arla announces three-step product development programme
02-Nov-2009 - Arla Foods Ingredients has announced a new three-step hands-on programme for working with food manufacturers on product development, from conception to large-scale trials and commercialisation.
Industry wants more moves on food sector competitiveness
30-Oct-2009 - Plans to help the smoothing the European food supply chain function more efficiently do not go far enough in addressing unfair practices, says the CIAA, and initiatives should be fully integrated with other efforts to boost competitiveness.
Arla unites R&D resources with new milk protein centre
30-Oct-2009 - Arla Food Ingredients has opened a new application centre in Aarhus, Denmark, consolidating its R&D facilities as part of its plan to double milk protein sales by 2013.
Rooibus extract may boost acai's health punch
29-Oct-2009 - Formulating açai products with extracts from rooibus tea may enhance the colour and improve the stability of açai’s healthy components, suggests a new study from Texas.
NIZO management buy-out breaks with the past
29-Oct-2009 - The management of NIZO Food Research has reached an agreement with the NIZO foundation to buy out 100 per cent of the shares in the research company, bringing to an end over 60 years of connection to the dairy industry.
Climate change to strike UK food prices, claims report
29-Oct-2009 - The price of staple foods in the UK could soar to four and a half times above inflation by 2030 unless developed countries slash their greenhouse gas emissions, warns a new report from Friends of the Earth.
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