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Danone Dumex cuts Chinese infant formula prices by up to 20%

By Mark ASTLEY

Dumex – Danone’s infant nutrition business in Asia – has announced plans to reduce the price of its infant formula products in China by up to 20% in response to an investigation into its and other manufacturers’ pricing practices in the country.

New horsemeat report praised by Scottish government

By Mike Stones

Developing a better understanding of the food industry, including its complex supply chains, is a key recommendation of a new report commissioned by the Scottish government to learn the lessons of the horsemeat crisis.

Missed Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013? Listen again free, on-demand

By Elaine WATSON

Is it a safer bet to say 'Made with natural ingredients' than 'All-natural' on pack? Are consumers in the UK and the US looking for different cues on a label to determine if something is natural or wholesome? And did you know that 17% of global new food...

Tetra Pak the latest multinational to hit the Chinese antitrust radar

By RJ Whitehead

Chinese authorities have opened an investigation into international packaging giant Tetra Pak over suspicions that it had abused its dominant market role in the country. This makes Tetra Pak the latest multinational company to be targeted by regulators.

Insect protein ‘similar to conventional meat’

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The crude protein content in several edible insect species is similar to that in conventional meat products according to a new study from Wageningen University, which adds to a mounting body of research on the potential of insect protein.