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Alfred L Wolff has recently sold the European distribution of the hydrocolloids Guar Gum, Xanthan, Carrageenan, Tara Gum and Locust Bean Gum, as well as of Shellac, Damar and Copal resins, to A2 Trading Ltd.

The creation of a new UK trade group, the BCCC, dedicated to cutting salt and saturated fat in the bakery and snacks sector, will put pressure on manufacturers.

Red Bull has unveiled its UK plans for Sugarfree in 2008, with heavyweight support in the on-trade to raise consumer awareness, educate consumers about product benefits and encourage trial.

Recent study suggests that diets containing tomato lycopene may decrease cancer risk.

DLR Associates in the US is aiming at Hispanic consumers with its 16oz Potencia Energy Drink. President Daisy Ramirez explained how the appetite suppressing ingredient tamarind is known to be beneficial for gut and colon health.

DSM has announced the launch of TensGuard, a new and unique ingredient developed to target the growing global market for blood pressure management.

As the first Northern Ireland dairy company to produce milk enriched with omega-3, Dale Farm continues to lead the way in product innovation with the launch of Mega Milk, the first local product to offer the additional benefits of omega-3.

Wells' Dairy has launched Blue Bunny, a range of low fat yogurts containing Omega-3.

It has just been revealed that the humble potato, in food intolerance terms, is the safest food in Britain. The findings come from food intolerance experts, YorkTest.com.

Crop tonnage of macadamia nuts is predicted to double over the next seven years as the ambitious tree planting programme instigated by Australian and South African growers begins to deliver its harvest.

Horizon Milling has developed three new prototypes that demonstrate how food manufacturers can easily incorporate a concentrated source of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into great-tasting snacks, cereals and bars using all-natural GrainWise Wheat Aleurone.

Tara Dairy and LycoRed of Israel have developed an innovative new line of fortified dairy products targeting women 30-40 years old.