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Kraft’s Cadbury bid could foretell M&A boom

20-Nov-2009 - Kraft’s Cadbury bid could foretell M&A boom ... Kraft’s pursuit of Cadbury could mark the start of a surge in M&A activity for the sector as consumers’ focus on value supports a stable outlook for food manufacturers during 2010, Fitch Ratings has ... Kraft’s pursuit of Cadbury could mark the start of a surge in M&A activity for the sector as consumers’ focus on value supports a stable outlook for food manufacturers during 2010, Fitch Ratings has ... and its growth in developing markets, may be just the beginning of an M&A boom for the sector likely to eat at home, but this in turn has had a negative impact on manufacturers’ food service ... M&A, Fitch Ratings, Kraft, Cadbury

WTO to rule on origin labeling row

20-Nov-2009 - producers have said that the rules have produced a glut on local markets, thereby depressing prices . The US blocked Canada’s first request, on October 23, for a WTO panel to be established. However, its

Consumer group targets Ocean Spray cranberry ingredient

20-Nov-2009 - dried cranberries are sold to food manufacturers as a lower cost alternative to its regular version director Sally Greenberg said in a letter to the FDA: “NCL believes that the term ‘sweetened dried

GFF tackles soggy veggie dishes

19-Nov-2009 - Gilroy Foods and Flavors (GFF) has released a range of ready-to-use vegetables that have less ... Gilroy Foods and Flavors (GFF) has released a range of ready-to-use vegetables that have less ... technologist at GFF Dan Hemming told FoodNavigator-USA.com: “The end result is a product that significantly solids and less water per pound giving customers more product overall and a better value.” However, he

Hershey confirms interest in Cadbury

19-Nov-2009 - Hershey has confirmed that it is “reviewing its options” regarding a possible joint bid ... Hershey has confirmed that it is “reviewing its options” regarding a possible joint bid ... , and consumer goods giant Unilever ruled itself out as a possible bidder earlier this month. In a brief statement, Hershey said that it had noted “the recent press speculation regarding a potential offer

Sodium reduction trend to gain momentum in 2010, says Mintel

19-Nov-2009 - will become a clear trend in 2010 as food manufacturers and health organizations take the lead. ... will become a clear trend in 2010 as food manufacturers and health organizations take the lead. ... of Agriculture has said that the average American consumes 4,000mg of sodium a day, as opposed to the maximum been taken to force sodium out of foods – a move that would present the food industry with significant

Senate panel approves food safety bill

19-Nov-2009 - The far-reaching food safety bill took another step towards becoming law yesterday after a US ... The far-reaching food safety bill took another step towards becoming law yesterday after a US ... . Taxpayer The panel also omitted a clause backed by the House that would charge food firms $500 a year on the issue, saying a “dedicated revenue stream” for this funding was necessary. She said that if the food

Committee grills Nestle and Kellogg on salt reduction

18-Nov-2009 - of a skeptical committee of Canadian MPs. ... of a skeptical committee of Canadian MPs. ... Scientists testifying to a Standing Committee on Health hearing on sodium consumption said made salt reduction a priority. Lowry told the committee that Kellogg has identified 9 cereals

PureCircle raises $67.18m for stevia investment

18-Nov-2009 - A company spokesperson told FoodNavigatorUSA.com: “We are delighted that the institutional investment market has decided to make such a substantial investment in the development of our stevia products

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Alleviation of hunger should top CSR agenda

17-Nov-2009 - Climate change dominates the CSR agenda but new USDA figures on food insecurity are a sharp ... Climate change dominates the CSR agenda but new USDA figures on food insecurity are a sharp ... unacceptably high. A country that has enjoyed years of high economic growth should not have over one in ten households struggling to put food on the table. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said hunger is a

Resistant starch may cut food intakes: Study

20-Nov-2009 - over a 24-hour period by about 10 per cent, says a new study. ... over a 24-hour period by about 10 per cent, says a new study. ... the insulin response after a meal. “Resistant starch appears to impact hunger and food consumption over and gums, which may delay emptying of the stomach or slow glucose absorption over a few hours. Its effects

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Yeast ingredient shows promise for reducing airborne allergies

20-Nov-2009 - Supplementation with a yeast fermentate may improve allergy symptoms like runny nose, according ... Supplementation with a yeast fermentate may improve allergy symptoms like runny nose, according ... A daily supplement of Embria's EpiCor yeast fermentate also reduced the length of time people suffered from nasal congestion by 12.5 fewer days, according to the results of a study published

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Whey protein open doors to low-fat fried chicken

20-Nov-2009 - into the finished product by up to 30 per cent, says a new study. ... into the finished product by up to 30 per cent, says a new study. ... Using a denatured whey protein isolate, Ann Dragich and John Krochta from the University of California, Davis report that the fat uptake in fried chicken slices could be significantly reduced – a

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Bayerische Milchindustrie installs Oystar wrapping machine

20-Nov-2009 - German dairy firm Bayerische Milchindustrie has installed a new Multipack 800 from Oystar to pack ... German dairy firm Bayerische Milchindustrie has installed a new Multipack 800 from Oystar to pack ... The new wrapping machine packs the butter products in three different sizes at a rate of 250

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IADSA meeting to clarify Brazilian regulatory demands

20-Nov-2009 - The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is hosting a workshop ... The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is hosting a workshop

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Congress event defends supplements against athlete attack

20-Nov-2009 - The state-of-play in the sports nutrition market has come under discussion by a Congress working ... The state-of-play in the sports nutrition market has come under discussion by a Congress working ... . “There is a great deal of misinformation that gets circulated in the press and by athletes and this is a supplements rarely worked as a defense against doping. “In the vast majority of cases, when an athlete

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Sidel claims world’s lightest hot-fill PET bottle

20-Nov-2009 - The French company said its two new 0.5L containers weigh less than 19g – a weight saving of around 25 per cent on a typical hot-fill container of this size. It added that technological advances had

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EFSA expands on article 13.1 health claim methods

20-Nov-2009 - , EFSA offered hope for a more a inclusive scientific approach. "For studies in groups (e .g. subjects with a disease) other than the target group (e.g. general population) for a claim EFSA considers

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WTO to investigate EU ban on US poultry

20-Nov-2009 - The organisation’s Dispute Settlement Body will launch a probe into the matter that has seen arbitrator- after making a request to the EC in 2002 to lift the ban. “After a delay of over six years

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Award winners expect long-term rewards

20-Nov-2009 - for its Redusat; and Lyckeby Culinary won the Snacks/On-the-Go category for Culinax, a flavouring system been profound interest in the bakery area,” he told FoodNavigator.com. “It is not only a

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