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Asian dairy: "the race is on"
15 Oct 2018
The race is on to win market share in Asia’s cheese market, with the region offering “a compelling growth opportunity" for Australian dairy exporters in the medium term, according to a just-released report by Rabobank Australia.
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IFF completes Frutarom acquisition
11 Oct 2018
IFF has completed its acquisition of Frutarom, anticipating that the combination will translate into accelerated financial performance, with robust top and bottom-line growth.
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Ingredient innovation could give iced coffee a healthy boost
3 Oct 2018
Iced coffee is the fastest growing segment of the coffee category, and there is huge potential for ingredients with added health benefits to further drive its growth.
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Sustainable food is big business
26 Sep 2018
Sustainability in the food industry has become much more than a buzzword, as companies increasingly realise that it is vital to their long term profitability.
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Creating better texture in dairy alternatives
26 Sep 2018
The market for dairy alternatives continues to rise, but creating appealing, creamy textures that mimic traditional yoghurt or cheese can be a major stumbling block. For suppliers, this challenge has become fertile ground for innovation.
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Natural health trend boosts demand for botanical flavours
19 Sep 2018
Herbs, spices and extracts are gaining in popularity as consumers look for natural, recognisable flavours in their foods and drinks.
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Artisanal trend fuels ingredient innovation
13 Sep 2018
Craft and artisanal food and drink launches have seen a global CAGR of 28% over the past five years, according to Innova Market Insights, and suppliers are responding with investment in authentic, clean label ingredients.
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PepsiCo launches Nutrition Greenhouse accelerator program
10 Sep 2018
PepsiCo has announced the launch of its Nutrition Greenhouse accelerator program in North America, an innovation initiative designed to discover and support emerging brands in the food and beverage sector.
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Givaudan inches closer to Naturex acquisition
10 Sep 2018
Givaudan now holds 9,436,645 of Naturex shares, representing 98.06% of the capital, based on the total number of shares as of 5 September 2018.
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Research: green tea prevents cancer cells from 'refuelling'
7 Sep 2018
Matcha, the green tea packed with antioxidants, is often hailed as containing properties which prevent disease. Scientists in Salford, UK have shed a ray of light on the claim by testing it on cancer stem cells – with, they say, surprising results.
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Consumer concern over sugar hits new high
6 Sep 2018
Sugar has replaced price as the top concern for UK consumers when buying food, according to a survey from the nation’s Food Standards Agency. Concern about sugar content is similarly high across Europe, so how should food and beverage companies respond...
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Campden BRI inaugurates kombucha brewing club
6 Sep 2018
Campden BRI is inviting companies to join a club project to investigate numerous aspects of kombucha brewing, including symbiotic culture make-up and storage.
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