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Nestlé defends Nesquik website as CFC demands ASA action on ‘cynical’ child marketing

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:57:53 +0100

Nestlé has leapt to the defence of its Nesquik milk-based drinks brand, after the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) lodged a ‘super complaint’ with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), complaining that well-known beverage and food brands were targeting children with 'cynical junk food marketing' practices online.

GAIN ups micronutrient fight against global malnutrition

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:03:00 +0100

Ten years ago the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) was established to fight rampant malnutrition in the developing world via micronutrient fortification programmes. But for a long time, it struggled to effect change in the face of logistical, financial and educational challenges.

Tate cautioned on sucralose prices; Q3 results don't surprise

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:57:14 +0100

In a competitive sucralose market, Tate & Lyle should price the sweetener keenly to ensure significant market share in the future, claims an analyst as the group releases ‘reassuringly dull’ Q3 results today.

From dishwasher to dairy innovator - the road to enzyme and culture development

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:44 +0100

In the second installment of the new FoodNavigator series - Monthly Career Insider - where we we profile leading industry lights, asking them how they got to where they are, their key insights into the sector we talk to the VP of dairy innovation at Chr. Hansen.

'It shouldn't all boil down to yield,' says food systems activist in call to action

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:10 +0100

How to tackle obesity and hunger remains a two-pronged challenge for the agri-food industry, but increasing crop yield is not the answer - instead the focus should be on boosting the nutritional value of crops, claims a sustainable food systems activist.

Major European brewer awaits result of ‘tasty’ low alcohol beer research

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:58 +0100

An Irish researcher whose team has developed novel technology to brew cost-effective, tasty low alcohol beer says he believes such products have a genuine market, as a major European brewer awaits the results of further work.

Raw material price hikes boost sales for AAK

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:50:30 +0100

AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has posted modest growth in its fourth quarter (Q4) and final year results driven by raw material price increases and strong performance in its core food ingredients segment.

Tata and PepsiCo see Indian nutrient beverage scope

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46:20 +0100

Tata Global Beverages has announced that it plans to market a nutrient beverage in India in a joint venture with PepsiCo, as both firms seek to profit from rising ready drink sales in the country.

Vanilla flavour compound stabilised by ‘functional nanoweb’

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11:26 +0100

Encapsulating vanillin into a nanoweb could help to boost the flavour compound’s shelf life and stability to high temperatures, say researchers.

Cargill eyes Eastern Europe with €20m chocolate upgrade in Germany

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:44 +0100

Cargill has announced plans to invest €20m in two cocoa and chocolate production facilities in Germany as it looks to boost its presence domestically and in Eastern Europe.

Industry backs EU call on cocoa child labour and warns 100% certified is no guarantee

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:31:56 +0100

The chocolate and cocoa industry has backed an EU resolution to tackle child labour in cocoa production and warns children may still have produced cocoa that is 100% certified.

Pineapple ‘waste’ could provide bromelain extract for ingredient use

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:30 +0100

Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.

Valio hit by Swedish milk imports but brands show strength

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:59 +0100

Finnish dairy processor Valio has revealed that Swedish milk imports hit the profitability of its 'basic milks unit' in 2011, but the firm has hailed the success of recent additions to its branded product portfolio, which include 'digestion yogurt', soft quark and fermented milks.

EDA secretary general says dairy saturated fats conference can challenge perceptions

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:23 +0100

A conference held today in Brussels will examine the issue of saturated fat in dairy products, where scientists and legislators will discuss how public health policies fit with the latest science, and EDA president Dr Joop Kleibeuker told DairyReporter.com the event would challenge negative perceptions of saturated fat in dairy products.

Star roles for consumers and 'innovation' in new Arla research script

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:29:13 +0100

Dairy processing giant Arla has revealed to DairyReporter.com that it has overhauled its research strategy for 2012, to prioritise product innovation and tailor its portfolio to specific world markets.

Asia-Pacific and Americas to underline Kerry Group growth, predicts analyst

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:07 +0100

Kerry Group is set to continue to reap the benefits from health and wellness trends, and, in particular, can continue to leverage the industry’s ongoing salt, fat and sugar reformulation efforts, claims an analyst.

New pasteurised fresh cheese possibility excites Premium Ingredients

Ben.Bouckley@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:58:27 +0100

Spanish-based ingredients specialist Premium Ingredients is set to launch a new range of ingredients at Gulfood 2012 in Dubai, one of which is a novel concept that allows for the production of pasteurised fresh cheese without whey separation.

Frutarom buys up Brazilian sweet flavour house

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:03 +0100

Israel-based supplier Frutarom has acquired Brazilian flavour house Mylner for $15.7m (€11.84m), underlining its strategy of plugging any gaps in its flavour portfolio or market base.

Yoghurt and smoothie makers target of LycoRed colour line

Jane.BYRNE@wrbm.com (Jane BYRNE) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:33 +0100

Dairy manufacturers are the target of a new colour range from Israeli supplier LycoRed with red, yellow and orange shades derived from lycopene and natural beta-carotene that promise stability even in fortified yoghurt drinks.

Low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children: Study

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:16:19 +0100

Below normal levels of vitamin D, due to low sun exposure, have been associated with increased incidence of food allergy and eczema in children, say researchers.