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Danone sees 13.4% EPS growth
2 Aug 2018
Danone has reported what it describes as a strong set of results in a volatile context. EPS grew 13.4%, and sales were up by 4% in the first half and 3.3% in the second quarter.
Read moreEFSA delivers positive verdict on whey basic protein
2 Aug 2018
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) concluded that whey basic protein isolate is safe.
Read moreDuPont opens Japanese innovation centre
31 Jul 2018
DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) has announced the opening of its new innovation centre in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, later this summer.
Read moreBASF, UC Davis collaborate on HMOs
30 Jul 2018
BASF and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) have announced a collaboration to unlock new benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).
Read moreIngredion adds to processed cheese portfolio
24 Jul 2018
Ingredion has added three functional potato starches to its processed cheese ingredient portfolio. CheeseApp 50, 70 and 80 are said to enable recipe cost savings in analogue block and block processed cheeses.
Read moreCampden BRI to host safe food production seminar
24 Jul 2018
A Campden BRI conference, 10-11 October, will keep attendees up to date with current and future microbiological issues affecting the safe production of food.
Read moreEFSA to host workshop on infant food additives
23 Jul 2018
EFSA is working on the re-evaluation of a number of food additives intended to be used in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age, and will host a workshop.
Read moreMars, Danone, Nestlé, Unilever create alliance
19 Jul 2018
Four of America's largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organisation focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.
Read moreInnova: plant-based products grow 62%
16 Jul 2018
Plant-based innovation is flourishing, while growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products into high popularity, according to Innova Market Insights.
Read moreCargill introduces carrageenan extract for dairy desserts
13 Jul 2018
Dairy manufacturers can now achieve premium texture, according to Cargill, using a cost-efficient and sustainably sourced ingredient for creamy dairy desserts - Satiagel Seabrid.
Read moreFAO reports first fall of commodity prices in 2018
11 Jul 2018
International agricultural food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 2018, as trade tensions affected markets even with global production prospects down.
Read moreChr. Hansen reports 9% organic growth
6 Jul 2018
Chr. Hansen has reported “solid” organic revenue growth of 9% in the first nine months of 2017/18 (3% reported growth due to adverse currency impacts).
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