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IBD, metabolic syndrome: are emulsifiers to blame?
2 Mar 2015
Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localisation to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes the development of inflammatory bowel disease and metab...
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ESSNA adds two new members
27 Feb 2015
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has announced that sports nutrition companies Medix Laboratoires and SMART Nutrition have joined its membership. Belgian sports nutrition and food supplements manufacturers Medix Laboratories an...
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Almond Leadership Program kicks off again
27 Feb 2015
Fourteen participants have begun their yearlong journey to almond expertise with a state-of-the-industry presentation by Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott. Members of the seventh Almond Leadership Program class heard th...
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Chr. Hansen to participate in wine study
27 Feb 2015
A new four-year project has received a grant of €4 million from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions European Training Network within the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation. In the project, an international collaboration of scientists from ...
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Campden BRI grows emerging technologies capabilities
27 Feb 2015
Campden BRI has expanded its capabilities in emerging technologies with the purchase of a continuous UV-C and the installation of a large scale cold plasma machine. The new installations, which are worth in excess of £100,000, add to existing HPP, powe...
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Tate & Lyle launches Dolcia Prima
26 Feb 2015
Tate & Lyle has launched Dolcia Prima Low-Calorie Sugar, its newest ingredient which the company says is set to transform the way the food and beverage industry develops low- or reduced-calorie products. Dolcia Prima is Tate & Lyle’s brand name...
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EC to rule on ADM/Cargill chocolate deal
26 Feb 2015
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of the industrial chocolate business of ADM by Cargill is in line with the EU Merger Regulation. Both US-based companies supply industrial chocolate...
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Kerry reports 2014 volume, profit up
26 Feb 2015
Kerry Group has reported volume growth of 3.4% to €4,337m for its ingredients and flavours business for 2014, with trading profit up 6.1%. “We recorded another year of good growth, business margin expansion and an 8.1% increase in adjusted earnings per...
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Rabobank foresees structural change in food supply chain
26 Feb 2015
Lack of growth, price pressure from food retailers and changing consumer behaviour are all creating a challenging environment for the foods sector, according to a new report from Rabobank. New technologies and innovations such as 3D printed food, algae...
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ADM is “most admired”
25 Feb 2015
ADM has been ranked the world’s most admired company in the food production industry by Fortune magazine for 2015. “We are proud to be acknowledged by our peers for our leadership in the food production industry,” said ADM CEO Juan Luciano. “To be reco...
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Study: highly processed foods are addictive
25 Feb 2015
A new University of Michigan study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive. This is said to be one of the first studies to examine specifically which foods may be...
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Campden BRI looks to broaden services
25 Feb 2015
A new department at Campden BRI is, says the company, benefiting members and other clients by bringing together key expertise in the areas of primary production, raw materials and ingredients, and primary processing operations. Reflecting the closer in...
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