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Cocoa prices bounce back, stay buoyant
15-May-2008 - The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) monthly review of the cocoa market suggests that a decline of the monthly average ICCO daily price in April compared to the previous month could be misleading as far as futures markets are concerned.
Superfruit success not grown on trees, say authors
14-May-2008 - Superfruits are created by progressive product strategy and have little to do with the far-flung location in which they might be grown or even their nutritional payload, according to a new book.
Vitiva improves Inolens 4 for oil stability, colour
14-May-2008 - Slovenian natural extracts supplier Vitiva is introducing a new version of its Inolens rosemary extract, targeted at increasing the shelf-life and stability of food grade oils and fats.
Fairtrade awareness yields opportunities - and not just for farmers
13-May-2008 - Awareness of fairtrade produce in the UK has mushroomed in the last two years, according to a Fairtrade Foundation-sponsored survey that indicates growing potential food companies to attract consumers through ethical practices.
Tate & Lyle secures seven year supply with Fiji
12-May-2008 - Ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has entered an agreement with Fiji Sugar Corporation for the supply of 300,000 tonnes of raw sugar per year till 2015, amid developments in the EU sugar regime.
Innovation: the fast before the feast
12-May-2008 - Last week's Vitafoods trade show highlighted a drop in ingredient innovation with many companies placing the blame at the door of Europe's evolving health claims legislation.
Callebaut links origin chocolates to wine varieties
12-May-2008 - Barry Callebaut has linked its origin chocolates with different wine varieties, in an effort to tap into a growing premium chocolate market by highlighting the 'sophisticated' connection.
FrieslandCampina may be operational by end 2008
09-May-2008 - Members of Friesland Foods and Campina have voted in favour of the proposed merger, marking a major step forward in bringing the two dairy cooperatives and companies together.
Irish foods low in trans fats, high in saturated: survey
09-May-2008 - The results of a survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on the fat content and fatty acid composition of pre-packaged food products reveal that generally, levels of trans-fatty acids in the surveyed products are low.
EU sugar set for leaner and fitter future, Fischer Boel
09-May-2008 - The ambitious EU sugar reforms is on track and progressing at good speed, says Mariann Fisher Boel, confirming the positive outlook expressed by firms presently planning next steps for their sugar divisions.
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