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Use sustainable palm oil or suffer consequences, warns WWF

28-Oct-2009 - Many manufacturers and retailers are not using sustainable palm oil as much as they should to stimulate supply and lead to long-term environmental benefits, says a damning report from the WWF.

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Borregaard received biorefinery funding

28-Oct-2009 - Borregaard has received research grants from the EU worth €4m to demonstrate biorefinery concepts in action.

Novozymes retains positive outlook after Q3 results

28-Oct-2009 - Novozymes has reported a better than forecast profit in the third quarter of 2009, on the back of higher sales volumes and better productivity – although sales of food enzymes have fallen.

New CSK strains to improve low fat cheese

28-Oct-2009 - CSK Food Enrichment has unveiled a new selection of strains to improve the texture and flavour of low fat cheese.

Australians need simpler salt labelling scheme: Study

28-Oct-2009 - Many Australian consumers are aware of the risk of high blood pressure due to excess salt intake, but a new study indicates that many have trouble interpreting labelling info that lists sodium, rather than salt.

German guide advises on healthy, sustainable food

27-Oct-2009 - A new guide to help consumers make more sustainable shopping decisions places new emphasis on combining healthy and sustainable eating practices.

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Danisco commended for climate change disclosure

27-Oct-2009 - Danisco has been included in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) leadership index for companies that disclose their climate change impact.

New packaging 'triples' food shelf life

27-Oct-2009 - New food packaging can double or, in some cases, even triple the shelf life of certain foods for up to 24 months compared with conventional packaging, claims its manufacturer Superfos.

Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges

27-Oct-2009 - Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of sustainable palm oil, with both ramping up to using only certified oil in products by 2015.

Tate & Lyle to sell stakes in Saudi and Egyptian sugar refineries

27-Oct-2009 - Tate & Lyle has reached an agreement to sell its minority stake in sugar refineries in Saudi Arabia and Egypt to Saudi-based sugar refiner Savola, the companies have said.

Meat substitutes could combat climate change: Report

26-Oct-2009 - Meat and dairy substitutes could play a major role in cutting global emissions and present opportunities to food companies – but they need marketing investment to attract consumers, says a World Watch report.

Ethical food purchases set to rise

23-Oct-2009 - UK consumers are likely to become more interested in purchasing ethically produced foods as the country emerges from recession, according to research from IGD.

Cognis launches first sunflower oil-based whipping agent

22-Oct-2009 - Cognis claims to have hit on an industry first with a new whipping agent based on sunflower oil that promises a healthier fatty acid profile.

Natural demand means ongoing growth for Naturex

22-Oct-2009 - Naturex is expecting the natural trend to deliver a slight increase in revenues this year, and a substantial improvement in operating margin, despite a macroeconomic environment that is still sluggish.

Purac proposes lactic acid for stevia off-flavour masking

21-Oct-2009 - Beverage companies have a new tool to deal with the potential off-flavours associated with stevia sweeteners, as Purac is launching a new lactic acid ingredient.

New cultures to speed salami ripening

21-Oct-2009 - Chr. Hansen has developed a new range of meat cultures for Italian-style salamis which it says speed up the fermentation process while creating flavoursome, well-textured, and safer sausages.

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Gallani appointed FDF director, food science and safety

21-Oct-2009 - The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has promoted Barbara Gallani to the post of director, Food Science and Safety.

Food processing added to Australia’s carbon cutting scheme

21-Oct-2009 - Plans to include food processors in Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) but with special support have been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

Consumer will is vital to sustainable consumption, says report

20-Oct-2009 - Overcoming consumer barriers is key to encouraging more sustainable consumption – and stimulating innovation by businesses serving them, says a new report.

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UK sees surge in food and drink exports

20-Oct-2009 - New research from the Food and Drink Federation indicates that exports of UK-made foods and non-alcoholic beverages were up over 10 per cent in the first part of the year – and could break through the £10m barrier by December.

Attitudes divided on BOGOF offers

20-Oct-2009 - UK shoppers are divided on ‘buy one get one free’ offers: Nearly three in ten say they create too much food waste, but nearly a quarter use them to try new products, according to specialist grocery researchers IGD.

Shoppers still prepared to pay for healthier foods, says research

19-Oct-2009 - Consumers are prepared to pay more for foods that note health attributes on packs, and are becoming more aware and sophisticated in their attitudes to diet and food labelling, according to research from Tate & Lyle.

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Branded Corn Flakes are great for branding

19-Oct-2009 - Will we all be waking up bleary-eyed to bowls of tattooed Corn Flakes any time soon? Probably not, but by suggesting that we could, Kellogg’s has hit on a winning marketing ploy.

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Food Ethics Council shortlisted for BBC award

19-Oct-2009 - The UK’s Food Ethics Council (FEC) is on the shortlist for BBC Radio 4’s prestigious Derek Cooper Award.

Spanish research cites health worry as GM barrier

19-Oct-2009 - Spanish consumers report not knowing much about genetically modified foods, but being very concerned about potential effects on human health, says a new study that suggests more policies are needed to open up the market.

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