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Linx submits plans for new headquarters
Industrial printer manufacturer Linx Printing Technologies is proposing to invest more than £6m in a purpose-built headquarters in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (US).
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Opinion
What being a ‘superfruit’ actually means
Did you add blueberries to your cereal this morning? Apparently consumer awareness of the benefits of fruit and high-antioxidant superfruits has never been greater.
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Beverage industry responds to sugar commentary
In a commentary in the February issue of the journal *Nature*, a team of scientists has suggested that sugar should be regulated like alcohol and cigarettes.
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The 2011 FoodBev.com Awards, winners & finalists
FoodBev.com is happy to announce the finalists, runners-up and winners in the inaugural 2011 FoodBev.com Awards.
Opinion
What do you want from functional food and drink in 2012?
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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PepsiCo names women bloggers as 2012 digital correspondents
PepsiCo has selected three women as national correspondents who will go behind-the-scenes at key digital PepsiCo-sponsored events in 2012.
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EFSA requested to support EU with work on virus
European Commission has requested urgent scientific assistance for possible risks resulting from the Schmallenberg virus, from the EFSA.
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FSA publishes priorities on science and evidence
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its *Forward Evidence Plan for 2012.*
Innovations
Petainer’s ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle
Plastics packaging technology business Petainer has developed its ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle, which uses more than 25% post-consumer ‘one-way’ recycled PET.
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Menasha Packaging acquires The Strive Group
Menasha Packaging Company has acquired The Strive Group of Chicago. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Sodexo strengthens technical expertise
Sodexo is reinforcing its technical expertise in facilities management services, launching a worldwide technical expertise platform to drive the development of technical facilities throughout.
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Adept Technology opens new office in China
Adept Technology, a provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, has confirmed the opening of its first subsidiary in China, marking a milestone in the global expansion strategy.
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ACMA and Volpak integrate into single operational entity
ACMA and Volpak, global companies in the consumer goods packaging machinery sector, have integrated into single operational entity.
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Pentair reports 14% sales growth
Pentair, a water solutions and technical products company, has announced full year 2011 sales of $3.5 bn, an increase of 14% from the previous year.
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Husky debuts new technology and expansion plans
Husky Injection Molding Systems has revealed that at Plastindia 2012 it is demonstrating its latest beverage packaging and hot runner technologies.
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Sweet Green Fields granted US patent for stevia extraction
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).
Opinion
Getting ready for Anuga FoodTec 2012
Claire Rowan looks ahead to Anuga FoodTec 2012.
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Verenium enters agreement with Tate & Lyle
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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Eastman Chemical Company to acquire Solutia
Eastman Chemical Company and Solutia have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Eastman will acquire Solutia.
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The Coca-Cola Company releases first-ever GRI report
The Coca-Cola Company released its eighth systemwide sustainability report, titled *Reasons to Believe.*
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New method to detect carbendazim in orange juice
Thermo Fisher Scientific has revealed that scientists have developed and internally validated a new method for detecting residue levels of the fungicide carbendazim in oranges and orange juice.
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Global standard for substantiating health claims in progress
Over the next four years a major consortium led by TNO will be developing standardised research methods for use in studies into the health effects of food.
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Ferran Adrià talks snack innovation with PepsiCo
Ferran Adrià, of the owners of the renowned restaurant, El Bulli, recently joined PepsiCo’s research and development (R&D) team in Leicester (UK) for a knowledge session on innovation.
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Rexam recognised among manufacturing elite
Rexam has revealed that its Águas Claras beverage can plant in Brazil has been awarded The Shingo Prize – acknowledged as the highest global recognition for operational excellence.
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7-Eleven to acquire 55 Sam’s Mart stores
7-Eleven has entered into an agreement with Sam’s Mart to acquire 55 Sam’s Mart stores in North and South Carolinas (US) and convert them to 7-Eleven stores this year.
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ThermoSafe Brands reveals price increase
ThermoSafe Brands, a business unit of Sonoco, has confirmed a price increase of 4–7% across most of its product portfolio, effective March 5.
Innovations
Plant-based Vittel bottles
Nestlé Waters’ Vittel has begun using a new generation of bottle made from PET containing 30% plant-based materials – a byproduct of cane sugar processing.
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Teck and BASF enter partnership to reduce zinc deficiency
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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Research reveals new standard for accurate vitamin D testing
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
Select 100 co-extruded cork from Nomacorc
Nomacorc, a producer of alternative wine closures, has launched the Select 100, described as its most advanced, high-performance co-extruded cork.
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FDA urged to respond to bisphenol packaging petition
In recent weeks, various organisations and individuals, in numerous publications and oral comments, have made statements about the settlement reached between the FDA and the NRDC.
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Coca-Cola Polar Bears in ads during Super Bowl broadcast
Coca-Cola is capitalising on the growing trend of second screen media consumption to extend its connection with fans beyond the television screen to the computer screen and the social media universe.
Opinion
Are you a dishonest dieter?
Have you ever eaten a chocolate bar on a diet when no one can see, so you can tell yourself it doesn’t count?
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Supplement shown to reduce visible signs of ageing
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 to open new facility in Brazil
Sensient Technologies Corporation is to open its new colour and flavour complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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SymphonyIRI Group partners with mySupermarket
A new partnership between SymphonyIRI Group, and mySupermarket, a UK independent online grocery shopping site, will provide the first detailed multi channel view of shoppers’ behaviour in the UK.
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FDA warned on dangers of salt restriction
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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UK food co-op invests in solar PV electricity system
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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US Foods rolls out first natural gas vehicles in US
As part of its continued commitment to sustainable practices, US Foods has confirmed that its Oklahoma City Division is using five new trucks that run on compressed natural gas.
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TMI Group acquires Fibro System
The TMI Group of companies, a global manufacturer of testing instrumentation, has acquired FIBRO System AB, Stockholm, Sweden.
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New science strategy published by EFSA
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the European Union’s General Food Law and the establishment of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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ProProcure launched as SABMiller’s global brands PoS partner
ProProcure, a marketing spend management company, has formed a partnership with SABMiller to act as its global brands Point-of-Sale (PoS) partner.
Opinion
Is this the end of airport liquid bans?
By the end of April 2013, the frustrating ritual of dumping your bottled water, other drinks and even cosmetics and toiletries at airport security may be over.
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N2N Global launches new Quality and Food Safety Programme
N2N Global has launched its new cutting edge Quality and Food Safety Programme for restaurants and food service companies.
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New device will allow bottled water through airport security
The liquids through security ban, in place since 2006, will be lifted in April 2013.
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Nestlé to adapt packaging for ease of use
Nestlé is adapting the packaging of some of its products to ensure consumers of all ages can use them without difficulty.
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Cor.kz named best drink App
*The Sunday Times Apps List 2012* has been put together by a team of experienced app reviewers, aided by experts in specialist fields.
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Kemin receives Global Food Safety Initiative certification
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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Merisant launches Pure Via stevia with TV ad
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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Advanced BioNutrition signs agreement with Centovet
Advanced BioNutrition (ABN), a provider of science-based solutions to improve health and nutrition, has confirmed the signing of a third agreement with its South American strategic partner, Centrovet.