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Expert calls for 'food environment' to support consumer education, as study shows labeling alone is ineffective to reduce sodium intakes

Educating consumers to read food labels to reduce their sodium intake does not work, says a new study.

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Ingredion: Our new encapsulation matrix will “open up product developers’ creativity”

Strong consumer demand for sugar-free gum – a ‘sweet’ spot of the industry – will lead to exciting new flavors and nutrient delivery, says ingredient supplier Ingredion, with the company’s new encapsulation matrix opening up product developers’ creativity.

What characterizes a whole grain product?

Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.

B Corp certification brings solid business benefits to gift basket purveyor

Best Organics, a Boulder, CO-based company that offers organic food gift baskets, is the latest to take the plunge into B Corporation status. It solidified the company’s outward profile, but also brought some surprises through introspection.

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Nestlé Cocoa Plan to expand to US products

Nestlé USA announced at the National Confectioners Association (NCA) show that the company is expanding its Nestlé Cocoa Plan responsible sourcing program to its American product offerings.

Warning letter gives look at how FDA views supplement-beverage divide

Among recent warning letters sent by the US Food and Drug Administration to supplement manufacturers one stood out from the rest as it bears upon how the agency view the differentiation of beverages and supplements, according to Justin Prochnow, an attorney who represents supplement and food companies.

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Candy trends take spotlight at industry event

At the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, new confection and snack products on display reflect what flavors, ingredients and categories candy consumers are hungering for.

Global Industry News

FDA urged to 'keep milk milk' and reject flavoured milk sweetener petition from DairyReporter.com

By Mark Astley+

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep milk milk” and reject a petition requesting an amendment to the standard of identity of milk and milk products.

What’s hot in hydrocolloids? from FoodNavigator.com

By Caroline Scott-Thomas+

Rousselot is up for sale – but competition laws may preclude other gelatine specialists from buying it…And which ingredients are seeing the biggest price fluctuations? FoodNavigator brings you the latest in the world of hydrocolloids.

Optimal synbiotics – new study unlocks the ideal pre- and probiotic combinations from NutraIngredients-USA.com

By Stephen DANIELLS

A team of researchers may have taken a large step towards designing the optimal synbiotics for gut health as a new screening study reveals the best match between pre- and probiotics.