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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.
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.
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