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Chinese sucralose supply shortage: ‘No one is coming to the plate with economical sucralose’

Firms sourcing sucralose from China are struggling to secure supplies owing to a combination of factors including rising demand as sugar prices rise, electricity shortages in southern China and tighter enforcement of environmental legislation, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.

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CEO: Flowers Foods ‘in great shape’ to drive further bakery industry consolidation

Flowers Foods is “in great shape” to do more deals as the US bakery sector continues to consolidate, says its boss.

Mexican authenticity is crucial to appeal to modern US consumers, says Bell Flavors

At-home preparation of Mexican food is on the up in the United States, mirroring restaurant trends, where Mexican food is growing faster than any other segment, according to Bell Flavors and Fragrances.

FoodJobs: People on the Move

FoodNavigator-USA brings you all the latest executive moves in the industry in this monthly photo gallery.

Post Foods earnings slide on increased breakfast competition, costs and higher prices

Post Foods recorded a slide in second quarter earnings as it struggled with increased competition in the breakfast market from quick serve restaurants, higher ready-to-eat cereal prices, and costs from its spin-off from Ralcorp Holdings.

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Nestlé Waters plans US-wide launch of electrolyte rich spring water brand from BeverageDaily.com

Nestlé Waters launched premium spring water brand Resource – marketed on the basis of its natural electrolyte content – across Southern California on April 26, and told BeverageDaily.com it plans to roll distribution out across the US in the ‘next few years’.

Malaysia’s palm oil market is mature but Indonesia holds growth potential: Rabobank from FoodNavigator-Asia.com

A mature palm oil market and scarce land for expansion in Malaysia means Indonesia is set to underpin increased production due to its considerably younger profile, a Rabobank report suggests.

New Tropicana Pure Premium PET clear container 'unique' in juice aisle from BeverageDaily.com

Tropicana has told BeverageDaily.com that its new clear PET flip-top container for Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice is ‘premium in look and function’ and unlike anything else in the juice aisle.

Thai food industry will remain robust within new EU-like network, says top food institute from FoodNavigator-Asia.com

Thailand is set to economically merge with its geographical neighbours by 2015, but its food industry will withstand economic pressures and flourish over the next decade, the head of the country’s top food institute said.