Which? brings misleading food labels to Defra
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UK consumer advocacy group Which? has launched another scathing attack against food manufacturers who, it says, are acting irresponsibly by freely interpreting labelling guidance. Related news |
Lactofree sales up 37% as Arla posts profit surge
Arla's lactose-free brand Lactofree is generating value growth of 37% year-on-year, bosses have revealed as the dairy giant unveiled a sharp rise in interim profits.
Aussie-EU wine deal to protect Champagne and Port
Australian wine producers have pledged to phase out the use of important European names like Champagne and Port as part of a new wine agreement with the EU.
Tayto to close Red Mill Snack Foods plant in September
Tayto’s Red Mill Snack Foods factory at Wednesbury is scheduled to close next month as all remaining production is transferred to its factory at Corby in Northamptonshire.
Kerry plans expansion in emerging markets
Kerry Group’s strong interim performance has prompted the Irish ingredients and finished product firm to raise its earnings forecast, with more investment planned in emerging regions.
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Vanilla flavoured gum may cut nicotine withdrawal effects, study from ConfectioneryNews.com
New research from the US shows that some flavours of chewing gum are effective in reducing the negative effects associated with nicotine withdrawal such as anxiety.
Wheat volatility leads to surge in global food prices, finds FAO from BakeryAndSnacks.com
The FAO has revised downward its forecast for 2010 world wheat production levels and reports that wheat market dynamics drove international food prices up in August by 5 per cent - the biggest month-on-month increase since November 2009.
Ajinomoto seeks chilli extract EU novel foods approval from NutraIngredients.com
Ajinomoto has filed a novel foods application with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for a synthetic chilli pepper extract the Japanese supplier says has weight management potential.
Improved extraction offers natural source for mushroom flavors from FoodNavigator-USA.com
Italian researchers have optimised the extraction of the mushroom flavor compound 1-octen-3-ol from a flower, highlighting the potential of a natural alternative.
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