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Euromonitor: hot sauce market warming up
16 Feb 2015
According to a blog post by Jack Skelly, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, the world’s tolerance for hot sauces appears to be rising. From a global perspective, sales of spicy chili sauces grew by nearly twice as much as packaged food in t...
Read moreMEPs call for meat country of origin labelling
16 Feb 2015
Meat used as an ingredient in processed foods, such as lasagne, should be labelled by country of origin as is already the case with bovine fresh meat, MEPs have said. They have called on the European Commission, which published a report on the issue in...
Read moreStudy: drinking wine can aid obesity management
16 Feb 2015
Drinking red grape juice or wine – in moderation – could improve the health of overweight people by helping them burn fat better, according to a new study coauthored by an Oregon State University researcher. The findings suggest that consuming dark-col...
Read moreDSM looks to improve results in 2015
13 Feb 2015
DSM has reported 2014 sales of €9,181 million, 4% up on the prior year reflecting organic sales growth of 5% in Q4 2014 and 3% for 2014. Q4 2014 EBITDA was €288 million with full year EBITDA of €1,168 million, in line with market expectations. The comp...
Read moreBarry Callebaut signs outsourcing agreement
13 Feb 2015
Barry Callebaut has signed a new, long-term outsourcing agreement with World’s Finest Chocolate. Under the terms of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will acquire the industrial chocolate manufacturing assets from World’s Finest Chocolate and ...
Read moreFonterra begins Beingmate share acquisition process
13 Feb 2015
Fonterra has submitted to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange a partial tender offer to acquire up to 20% of Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate. The offer will be open for 30 days, from 12 February until 3.00pm (China time) 13 March. It is expected ...
Read moreGaneden, Georgia Nut to partner on NPD
13 Feb 2015
Probiotics manufacturer and marketer Ganeden and confections and snack manufacturer Georgia Nut have established a partnership. “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Georgia Nut,” said Joe Bradley, Sales Director of Ganeden. “With a shared co...
Read moreStudy: probiotic could help control insulin resistance
12 Feb 2015
Research by Loughborough University academics has shown that a probiotic drink could be a solution in controlling insulin resistance, a major characteristic of diet-induced diseases such as type II diabetes. The study, led by Dr Carl Hulston – le...
Read moreCemoi to spend €20m on sustainable cocoa
12 Feb 2015
Involved in sustainability programmes across the world for over 20 years, the Cemoi Group has announced its vision and commitment for sustainable cocoa: Transparence Cacao. Through this vision, Cemoi says it is showing its determination to master the e...
Read moreMüller reduces milk price
12 Feb 2015
Müller UK & Ireland Group has confirmed that its standard milk price from March 5, 2015 will be 24.15ppl, a reduction of 1.75ppl. The company took a decision to hold its milk price for February but said that it has since faced a widening gap betwee...
Read moreStudy: eating organic reduces pesticide exposure
11 Feb 2015
A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives is among the first to predict a person’s pesticide exposure based on information about their usual diet. The study was led by Cynthia Curl, an assistant professor in Boise State Universit...
Read moreEFSA announces plans for 2015
11 Feb 2015
EFSA has kicked off its extensive programme of scientific, communication and corporate activities planned for 2015. Key milestones this year will be the adoption of around 400 scientific outputs, the renewal of membership of eight of the Authority’s Sc...
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