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Study finds more antioxidants in organic strawberries

Californian organic strawberries could be more nutritious than conventional strawberries, according to a new study published in the online journal PLoS One.

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Sustainable, edible nanostructures could have food applications

The world’s first edible nanostructure could be used to produce safe and sustainable food technologies, according to new research.

New rules for biotech beets by the end of the year, says USDA

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said that temporary rules will be worked out for the planting of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets by the end of the year after a federal judge blocked their planting last month.

CFIA finds many Canadian labels inaccurate: Report

In tests conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), most candies, snack foods and breads were found to fall short of composition claims such as ‘low in fat’, ‘sugar free’ or ‘100 percent whole wheat’, according to a Postmedia report.

General Mills call for shape trademark hearing rejected

A request from US snack manufacturer General Mills for a further hearing over a product shape trademark ruling has been denied by the Israeli Supreme Court.

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Commodities to rise but you’ll cope, analyst tells industry from FoodNavigator.com

European food manufacturers will experience commodity inflation in the second half of 2010 but it will be more manageable than it has been in the past, predicts an analyst.

Study raises concerns over aluminium levels in infant formula from FoodProductionDaily.com

A host of infant formula brands are “significantly contaminated” with high levels of aluminium, according to new research from the UK.

Report ranks food ingredient leaders by revenue from FoodNavigator.com

Cargill, Südzucker and Tate & Lyle are ranked as the three leading global food ingredient companies, according to a listing based on annual turnover.

Biothera proposes new beta-glucan standard testing from NutraIngredients-USA.com

Immune health player Biothera has developed a new method for quantifying the beta-glucan level in ingredients and foods, which is claimed to be the only method for finished product analysis.

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