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UK children’s foods often higher in fat and sugar, study finds
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A significant number of foods marketed to children in the UK are higher in fat and sugar than foods marketed to adults, suggests new research published in Public Health Nutrition. Related news |
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Nestlé expands Russian distribution centre
Nestlé has announced a CHF 29m (€23.3m) investment in its Russian distribution facilities, citing increased demand for its products in Russia.
Could tax breaks for healthy food sales work better than food taxes?
Incentivising the sale of healthy foods at the supermarket checkout could be more effective than food taxation for improving food choices, suggests a letter published in the BMJ.
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Trend-spotter: The rise of slow-energy
There are two speeds when it comes to energy products: Slow and fast, says Mintel trend-spotting guru David Jago.
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Dannon touts Oikos Greek yogurt to protein-hungry ‘fitness-minded men’ from DairyReporter.com
Dannon has begun targeting “fitness-minded men” with its Oikos Greek yogurt brand, and is “exploring the possibility” of marketing its Greek yogurt portfolio to men in the long-term.
Nestlé quashes rumours of Punjab pull-out from FoodNavigator-Asia.com
Nestlé India has quashed rumours that it will withdraw from its first dairy unit in the country by committing to a Rs250 crore (US$45m) expansion to the Moga plant in Punjab.
‘Alarming’ Canadean data shows low-calorie soda support slump in Mexico from BeverageDaily.com
Canadean has pointed to ‘alarming’ data showing that low calorie sodas are losing market share in Mexico, despite its dubious distinction of having the highest rate of childhood obesity worldwide.
US fresh produce recall plan initiated from FoodQualityNews.com
A recall program for fresh produce has been launched by US trade body the United Fresh Produce Association.
Polymer technology should deter bakery tray theft, says developer from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Traceable polymer additives and those that create subtle defects in plastic bakery trays should clamp down on the huge and costly issue of theft, their developer says.
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