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Scientists test how 'organic' organics are

Bunge eyes further profit push in 2008

Danone, Yakult grants to advance probiotic science

Scientists probe food structure's effects on aroma release

Coca-Cola takes Honest approach with innovation drive

 
   
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NutraCea expands processing into South America

Overseas sales boost Sara Lee Q2 profit

Obesity largely determined by genetics, says study

Mars, Nestle promise ethical cocoa supply

 
 
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Scientists test how 'organic' organics are
Fraud in organic farming may become an increasing concern as the sector experiences rapid year-on-year growth, leading scientists to develop ways to test whether synthetic fertilizers were used... Read


Bunge eyes further profit push in 2008
Bunge posted a 71 percent increase in full year earnings amounting to $44bn on the back of strong global demand for its edible oils and commodity products, a pattern it expects to continue into 2008... Read


Danone, Yakult grants to advance probiotic science
The field of probiotics research is set to receive a boost by two new grants announced yesterday by the Global Probiotics Council (GPC)... Read


Scientists probe food structure's effects on aroma release
The release of aroma from a starch-containing food is dictated by interactions of the volatile compound with the carbohydrate, suggests new research from France... Read


Coca-Cola takes Honest approach with innovation drive
Coca-Cola will acquire a 40 per cent stake in US-based organic beverage group Honest Tea, as part of an ongoing drive to focus on non-carbonated alternatives for its brands... Read


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NutraCea expands processing into South America
NutraCea is continuing its global expansion with the announcement that it is to buy the largest rice bran oil processing facility in South America, located in Brazil... Read


Overseas sales boost Sara Lee Q2 profit
US-based food and body care company Sara Lee yesterday posted profit gains for the second quarter of the 2008 fiscal year 2008, with particularly strong performances from the international beverage and bakery divisions... Read


Obesity largely determined by genetics, says study
Genetics and heritability may account for 77 per cent of obesity, while environmental factors make up less that 25 per cent, suggests new research... Read


Mars, Nestle promise ethical cocoa supply
Global confectioners Mars and Nestle have joined a sustainable cocoa programme, which aims to establish a traceability system for all farmers in the Ivory Coast... Read

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Branding Vs label info: who's the enemy?

Product branding and information provided to consumers on food labels are again at loggerheads, and industry doesn't seem likely to accept new EU labelling proposals without a fight. Read



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Higher yield soybean approved in Pacific markets
Monsanto has been given permission to use a new herbicide resistant soybean crop which offers improved yield in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines... Read


Citrus expansion takes Takasago close to source
Takasago has unveiled plans to open a new citrus center in Florida, the USA's largest citrus-producing state, in a bid to increase product quality and innovation... Read


Whole grain stamp adapted for Canadian market
The popular Whole Grain Stamp is to be launched in a bilingual version for use on food products in Canada, expanding its reach to more consumer groups as awareness of the healthy grains increases... Read


Supercritical CO2 to offer novel whey ingredients for food?
Food formulators looking for novel gelling agents may soon be offered whey protein isolates and concentrates modified by supercritical carbon dioxide, suggests a new study... Read


Industry concerned over FDA food safety budget
The FDA has requested a budget increase of $42.4m for food safety initiatives in the 2009 fiscal year, but food industry and consumer groups say this will still leave administration under resourced in this area... Read

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