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World Dairy Innovation Awards 2019 winners revealed
The winners of the World Dairy Innovation Awards have been revealed at a special gala dinner in Lisbon.
Mondelēz invests £4.7m in UK research and development site
Mondelēz International is investing £4.7m into its UK food research and development programme to support the creation of new and improved products.
AAK releases AkoPlanet to meet demand for plant-based foods
AAK has launched AkoPlanet, a line of solutions for manufacturers developing plant-based alternatives to products in the meat, dairy and ice cream segments.
Ben & Jerry's 'will release' CBD ice cream in the US, when legalised by FDA
Ben & Jerry's has announced that it plans to release a cannabidiol (CBD)- infused ice cream in the US, as soon as the ingredient is legalised by the US federal government.
Kerry rolls out solution which can reduce acrylamide levels by 90%
Kerry has launched Acryleast, a non-GMO yeast which has the ability to reduce acrylamide levels by up to 90% across a range of food and beverage products.
Warrnambool predicts earnings decline for 2009
After a record 2008 year, Australia-based Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory is predicting a decline in 2009 earnings, according to an AFN report.
Stevia sweetener receives FDA approval
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have launched new products on the back of the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of stevia, the zero-calorie sweetener.
DSM plans to cut 1,000 jobs
Ingredients company DSM has announced plans to reduce its workforce "by about 5% or 1,000 positions" in addition to further measures to cut costs and stabilise its financial position in the face of the challenging world economy.
Associated British Foods acquires Azucarera Ebro
Associated British Foods plc has reached an agreement with Ebro Puleva SA to acquire its Spanish sugar business, Azucarera Ebro SL, for a value of €385m.
Obesity gene link to a preference for fatty foods
An obesity gene variant, present in 63% of the population, has been shown to cause people to eat 100 extra calories, on average, at a single meal.
Arla's milk powder replacement for ice cream
Arla Foods Ingredients has produced a range of functional milk proteins to be used for ice cream, which the company claims overcome the limitations of standard whey protein concentrate (WPC), improve product quality and cut raw material costs.
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