More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today announced research has been commissioned to assess New Zealand consumer understanding and the impact of nutrition labelling on food. "I have asked the Ministry for Primary Industries to commission ...
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Puratos introduces Cremfil Ultim, fillings that offer the bakery and patisserie industry an answer to consumer demands for indulgence, health and convenience – the three aspects that have been driving growth in snacking over recent ...
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Nature Sprouts, a US-based food manufacturer, has introduced a new line of sprouted legumes for super foods seekers and high protein dieters. The process of sprouting increases the nutrient levels of food as seeds require significant ...
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Avitae USA, a producer of caffeinated water, has partnered with Whole Foods Market, to expand its retail presence in the country. Whole Foods Market will sell Avitae Caffeinated Water at its stores across the mid-Atlantic region, reports ...
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ASR Group, a cane sugar refining and marketing company, has purchased 50% stake in Italian sugar refinery SFIR Raffineria di Brindisi from ED&F Man, a specialist merchant of agricultural commodities, for an undisclosed amount. Built in ...
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Amella Caramels, a chocolate caramel gifts producer, has introduced new Vegan Coconut Almond Caramels in response to the consumer demand. The launch comes after the company's Vegan Gray Sea Salt Caramels which have been a success for its ...
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Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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GIANT PANDAS are well known for being rather different from other bears. Having a diet composed almost entirely of bamboo is one of the things that sets them apart. It is also what attracted the interest of Ashli Brown of Mississippi State ...
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Xanthan Gum Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that bacterium known as Xanthomonas campestris secrets. This gum is a good food additive as well as a modifier of rheology. It gum is also useful as thickening agent of food items such as salad ...
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The performance of Associated British Foods' (ABF's) sugar division has disappointed City analysts, while its Primark business continues to shine. The UK bread market remained 'intensely competitive' with 'some pressure on margins', said ...
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Sometime soon you could be drinking your fruit smoothie from a plastic cup that started life as a pile of grass clippings. Moreover, these same kinds of cups also might end up as compost on your lawn. Scientists are working to reduce the ...
US-based Avery Brewing is set to introduce a new Batch No. 11 beer, called The Beast, to its Demons of Ale Series. The Belgian-style Grand Cru beer is brewed by using six malts, six hops and six brewing sugars, and comes with 18% ABV, ...
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Microalgae innovator Solazyme has entered into an agreement with starch producer Roquette to terminate the joint venture (JV) between the parties - Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals, with respect to their joint venture and operating agreement ...
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A lot of people believe dried fruit is “fattening” and loaded with sugar, but neither is true—if you buy the right kind. In fact, strategically using dried rather than fresh fruit is a smart way to meet your nutrient ...
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