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Blue Pacific Flavors, a developer and manufacturer of natural and organic-compliant fruit flavours, has confirmed a strategic capital investment by an Asian agribusiness group, Wilmar International.
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FoodBev.com is happy to announce the finalists, runners-up and winners in the inaugural 2011 FoodBev.com Awards.
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The European Parliament has blocked changes to labelling that would have allowed new ‘percentage less’ claims on nutrition content, such as sugar, salt and fat.
Innovations
Samba99 has introduced the first guarana super fruit energy bar to the market: Samba99 Guarana, which is a ‘natural energy booster, sustainably sourced in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest’.
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An independent panel of scientific experts unanimously concluded that AssuriTEA Green, meeting food grade specifications, is Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS).
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Cocoa is poised to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food products, according to Julian Mellentin, director of consultancy New Nutrition Business.
Opinion
When it comes to functional beverages, consumers demand products that provide prolonged and balanced energy as well as mental performance enhancement.
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Cargill and CHS are expanding the scope of their Temco, grain export terminal joint venture to include other Pacific export assets owned by the companies.
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Sweet Green Fields (SGF), a US-based global producer of high purity stevia extracts, has been granted a US patent covering the company’s highly efficient method for extracting Rebaudioside-A (RA).
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Stevia Corp has entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement of up to $20,000,000 of the company’s registered common stock by Southridge Partners, an investor based in Ridgefield, Connecticut (US).
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Based upon the risk assessment of carbendazim by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly stated that orange juice being sold in the US is safe.
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Teenagers are not consuming enough whole grain foods, according to a recent study from the University of Minnesota at St Paul.
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The EFSA is to re-evaluate all food additives by 2020 due to consumer concerns over safety.
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Verenium Corporation has entered an agreement with Tate & Lyle for the use of one of its proprietary enzyme products in the development of novel food ingredients.
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Voluntary efforts by industry to reduce sodium levels in the food supply have failed, according to comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week by the CSPI.
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The finalists of the FoodBev.com Awards 2011 will be chosen by a panel of experts this week, with the winners being announced via an online video shortly thereafter.
Innovations
PepsiCo Beverages Argentina has launched low-calorie Green by 7UP, sweetened with stevia and sugar.
Innovations
Barry Callebaut is launching soft melting ice cream chocolate bites called ChocMelts inclusions.
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BASF, (Germany), and Teck Resources (Canada), have signed a three year agreement to develop innovative and affordable zinc fortification and supplementation solutions.
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scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference material to assure that measurements of vitamin D levels are accurate. The report appears in *ACS’ journal Analytical Chemistry.*
Innovations
The Juice Brewery is adding a new Blackcurrant flavour to its brewed zero-alcohol adult soft drink range, Hopper Soft Brew.
Innovations
The new Dutch Dark cocoa powders range from Cargill combines an intense dark colour with a smooth chocolaty taste and is available in high– and low-fat versions.
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Two huge billboards warn Albany residents that eating cheese poses a health risk and contributes to the area’s high obesity rates.
Report
Rising interest in naturalness and a growing awareness of the potential health benefits of botanical ingredients have combined with the desire for something more unusual.
Innovations
Glanbia Nutritionals’ OptiSol 5000 ingredient, a technically proven replacement for guar and other gum systems, is a flaxseed-based ingredient.
Report
The fast growing free from category could be given an extra boost in 2012 following the publication of new, independent research highlighting the emergence of gluten sensitivity.
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Natural supplement Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, was found to improve skin hydration and elasticity in women in a clinical trial.
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Sensient Technologies Corporation is to open its new colour and flavour complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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The Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF) has warned the FDA that plans for salt restriction pose a health threat to Americans of all ages, in comments submitted to the agency.
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Bristol (UK) ethical food business, EssentialTrading, is celebrating its 40th year as a co-operative with a £100,000 investment in a new solar PV electricity system from Solarsense.
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Brits are swapping from olive oil and more traditional cooking oils to cold-pressed rapeseed oil in a bit to reduce their intake of saturated fat while also supporting British produce.
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Stevia Corp has broken ground for an all new research facility in Vinh Phuc province of Vietnam.
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Irish dairy firm Glanbia will establish new corporate s for its US cheese operations in Twin Falls, Idaho at a cost of $15m (€11.6m).
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NutraCea has confirmed final payment of all amounts due to creditors under the terms of its plan of reorganisation.
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Total retail sales of soy milk, almond milk, rice milk and other plant milks reached $1.33bn in 2011, according to *Dairy Alternative Beverages in the US,* a recently released report.
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Kemin received Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000), a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) facility. recognised scheme, which covers food ingredients manufactured in its Belgian
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The first Pure Via television advertisement will be aired as part of Merisant’s significant marketing campaign to support the launch of its stevia-based sweetener in the UK.
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Schiff Nutrition International, has confirmed that Schiff, Aker BioMarine Antarctic USA, and Aker BioMarine ASA have filed a motion to stay the lawsuit for patent infringement filed by Neptune.
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The latest financial news for 19 January 2012 includes Chr Hansen, Imperial Sugar, Coca-Cola Içecek, C&C and Asahi.
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Glanbia, one of Ireland’s food manufacturers, has implemented a print and apply solution from Zetes.
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Five associations of the sweet market have become together into a new association, the Spanish Confectionery Association (PRODULCE).
Report
Latest statistics published by an Australian research survey company, Roy Morgan, suggest Australians are increasingly choosing natural yogurt.
Innovations
LycoRed has developed a tomato lycopene formulation tailored specifically for use as natural colourant in surimi applications.
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Penford Corporation, a company with business and expertise in specialty starches and sustainable bio-products, and Novomer have entered into a Joint Development Agreement.
Innovations
YouTonics is releasing a new flavour and a new look. A 1oz daily serving of YouTonics delivers 16g of highly digestible collagen protein.
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‘One idea, one toy’ is a project sponsored by Premium Ingredients and carried out by the artist Ángel Haro. Its objective has been focused on awakening these children’s creativity.
Innovations
With the new stabilising systems from Hydrosol, dairies, deli food makers, snack makers and processed cheese plants can make attractive alternatives for cheese, white cheese and ricotta.
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Frutarom Industries, a flavour solutions and fine ingredients company, forges ahead with its rapid growth strategy and reports its second acquisition for 2012.
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Symrise AG and the IG BCE further developed their collective agreements on January 11, with the aim of strengthening the company’s German sites and ensuring qualified personnel in the long term.
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Diets high in flavonoids may reduce the risk of heart disease for women with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
