US-based stevia extracts producer Sweet Green Fields announced that it has achieved a patent in Japan for the high purity extraction process, the Fast Precipitation Process (FPP). The company noted that its extraction process draws ...
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General Mills is going after the children's yoghurt market in the US with the launch of a Yoplait-branded high protein yoghurt named Pro-Force Greek. The range comes in "snack size" packs of 'strawberry blast' and 'mixed berry burst' ...
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Human breath contains a range of volatile organic components,which can help to provide useful information for diagnosis of various diseases,it has been found. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has reached a new ...
Gluten-free foods specialist Van's Natural Foods has launched a line of cereals, crackers and snack bars. California-based Van's said today (9 January) the range will hit grocery aisles from this month. The group has also launched ...
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US-based Sunwin Stevia International has added A3-99 extracts to its commercial production capabilities as part of its stevioside expansion project. A3-99 extracts are one of the highest quality stevioside extracts in the world and are ...
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PureCircle, a producer of stevia ingredients, expects first-half sales to surge as food and beverage companies sign up for the natural sweetener. Net sales are expected to show an increase of 80% to US$27m in the six months to 31 ...
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American soft drink company Dr Pepper Snapple Group plans to introduce 10-calorie versions of A&W Root Beer,Canada Dry,RC Cola,Sunkist and 7-Up starting from January 2013. The latest versions are an extension of Dr Pepper Ten soda brands ...
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Rachel's Organic has relaunched its My First Yoghurts children's range with an improved recipe. The range, which now includes an additional peach variant, is made with "real fruit purée and no colourings, artificial flavourings, ...
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Featured reports from the just-food research store include innovation trends in sauces, and functional food marketing in Asia Pacific. CONSUMERS Consumer and Innovation Trends in Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments Growth in home ...
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This week's featured research from the just-food store includes reports on the US pizza market and functional food and drinks. PIZZA All Things to All People: The Story of Pizza This new report explores the many paths to growth ...
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US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year. In the 12 months to the end of ...
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Commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland has said it is continuing to increase its investment outside the US in light of the country's drought pushing corn prices up. ADM COO Juan Luciano told analysts yesterday (31 July) the company has ...
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PTI Inspection Systems is displaying a range of packaging solutions, including packaging machinery and testing systems, at trade show Pack Expo in Chicago. The company's Packaging Systems business unit is introducing a new rotary form, ...
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US agribusiness giant Cargill has launched its stevia sweetener Truvia in Venezuela. Cargill announced the launch of the natural sweetener into the South American market yesterday (18 July), following what it claims is "a year of ...
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Commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland has booked a drop in full-year profits as record corn prices hit earnings in the fourth quarter. In the three months to the end of June, net profit fell 25% to US$284m, while operating profits slid ...
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