Danone backs probiotic juice with ProViva investment
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Global probiotics leader Danone has paid an undisclosed sum to Swedish dairy Skånemejerier for a 51 per cent stake in its probiotic juice brand, ProViva. Related news |
Frustrated EHPM takes health claims concerns to European Ombudsman
Food supplements trade group EHPM has presented the European Ombudsman with a complaint that the publication of health claim opinions in batches is unfair and adds up to “maladministration”.
Almonds on the up in new products
Almonds were the most popular nut used in new products launched in the EU last year, Mintel data indicate, with over 50 per cent of almond-containing foods in the confectionery and bakery categories.
Danone sells stake in Coca-Cola courted, Chinese juice firm
Danone has agreed to sell its stake in China Huiyuan Juice Group for significantly less than what Coca-Cola offered before its acquisition bid was blocked last year by Chinese competition authorities.
Roshen to invest €8m in Lithuania caramel plant upgrade
Ukrainian confectionery group, the Roshen Confectionary Corporation, has announced that is planning to invest €8m in the modernization of its caramel production facility in Lithuania.
Today's headlines across the Food industry
Marel declares guarded optimism as orders and revenues climb from FoodProductionDaily.com
Marel hailed a stronger order intake for its processing equipment on the back of the continuing economic recovery as it posted improved operating results for the first half of 2010.
How brand and labelling impact purchasing decisions from FoodNavigator.com
Branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent.
EU project produces low-cost spirulina from NutraIngredients.com
A project funded by the EU has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in Chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country.
Special Edition: Plant efficiency
Computer modelled heat recovery could slash processors' energy bills from BakeryAndSnacks.com
In the first part of a special edition on plant efficiency, we look at the results of a recently published Australian project, which found that a combination of computer modelling and dehydrator redesign can cut energy bills in half in dried fruit manufacture.
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German consumers relate to energy scale on food packs
A German health consultancy is proposing a simple new scale for displaying nutritional information on foods which it says performs well on consumer understanding in comparison with GDAs...
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