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Enzyme technology slashes sugar in fruit juice
2 Nov 2018
Israeli researchers have developed a new technology to cut sugar by up to 80% in fruit juice, by using enzymes that boost the fibre content at the same time.
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Industry innovation targets gelatine alternatives
26 Oct 2018
Many alternatives to animal-derived gelatine already exist, although none is a perfect replacement. Now, rising interest in vegetarian ingredients has led to a new wave of innovation in the sector.
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The mainstreaming of meat alternatives
26 Oct 2018
Tofu and lentils still have their place in a vegetarian diet, but a new generation of meat alternatives makes it easier than ever for consumers to switch to plant-based options – even the most enthusiastic meat eaters.
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Mondelēz expands Cocoa Life into Brazil
26 Oct 2018
Mondelēz International has announced the expansion of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil. The company says that Cocoa Life aims to create empowered and thriving cocoa farming communities.
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Better Juice intros orange juice sugar reduction technology
25 Oct 2018
Better Juice has developed what it describes as an innovative patent-pending enzymatic technology that uses all-natural ingredients to reduce the load of simple sugars in orange juice.
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Finding the sweet spot for low sugar sports drinks
25 Oct 2018
Demand for natural, low sugar sports drinks is increasing, raising opportunities for manufacturers to explore alternative ingredients and sweeteners that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
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Action on Salt: salt content of non-meat alternatives is "excessive"
24 Oct 2018
The UK’s Action on Salt pressure group has exposed what it claims are excessive amounts of salt in ‘healthy’ processed meat alternatives and demand urgent action from Public Health England.
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Döhler Group acquires majority ownership of Nutrafood
24 Oct 2018
Döhler Group and Nutrafood have reached an agreement on a strategic partnership in which Döhler will take a majority stake in Nutrafood.
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AFS launches curcumin extract
23 Oct 2018
CurcuFlow has been announced by Applied Food Sciences (AFS). Described as an innovative, free-flowing curcumin extract, it is designed for manufacturers to achieve cleaner, stain-free turmeric production.
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Food labelling seminar to be convened by Campden BRI
23 Oct 2018
A food labelling update seminar, organised by Camden BRI to take place on 4 December, will, it says, provide a regulatory update on food labelling, focusing on some of the current key issues.
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StePac announces flowpack solution for blueberries
22 Oct 2018
StePac has launched Xflow, a patented, functional, flowpack solution for blueberries as a cost-saving alternative to traditional preformed bulk packaging.
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Arjuna to feature Shoden at Hi Europe
22 Oct 2018
At Hi Europe 2018 (27-29 November, Frankfurt) Arjuna Natural will feature Shoden, which it describes as a potent, all-natural, bioactivity confirmed extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).
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