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Food industry takeovers continue to rise

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SunOpta to close acquisition despite financial woes

Oil prices fuels coffee sustainability concerns

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Study finds folate-breast cancer link

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Food industry takeovers continue to rise
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the North American food industry continued to grow in 2007, continuing the rapid pace of consolidation that began in 2006, according the latest edition of the annual food... Read


Citrus essential oils could be antimicrobials for food
Citrus oils - particularly those already used as flavourings - could be an ideal alternative to chemical-based antimicrobials for food applications, says a new paper... Read


SunOpta to close acquisition despite financial woes
SunOpta is set to complete its acquisition of Tradin Organic Agriculture in the next few weeks having faced delays due to the internal financial issues... Read


Oil prices fuels coffee sustainability concerns
High oil prices are set to exacerbate coffee supply concerns by deterring growers from using fertilizers in cultivating the crop, according to new figures from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)... Read


Wrigley gives gum a makeover
Wrigley will rework the packaging and flavour portfolio of its US gum products in an attempt to boost sagging sales in the area, the company announced yesterday... Read


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Natural carotenoids set for Canadian distribution
Vitatene is entering the Canadian market with its line of naturally-derived carotenoids thanks to an exclusive distribution agreement with Alliance Principle Ingredients... Read


Invest in biofuels v2.0 to ease food supply issues, says EuropaBio
The use of biomass for fuel should not jeopardise the food supply, EuropaBio has proclaimed, but more European investment is needed in second generation technology that does not compete with food sources... Read


Study finds folate-breast cancer link
The mandatory fortification of certain foodstuffs being considered in places like the UK and Australia has been dealt a blow after a study found folic acid contributed to the risk of developing certain breast cancers... Read


Vitamin D pills may protect kids from type-1 diabetes
The overwhelming body of science supports vitamin D supplements for protection against the development of type-1 diabetes, indicates a new meta-analysis... Read

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Warning signs: reconsidering shock tactics

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Coconut oil prices to stay bullish
Coconut oil prices are set to stay high this year, pushing food makers to look at innovative ways of reducing their costs... Read


Ohio rbST rule causes fears for national marketing
A law implemented in the state of Ohio last month that seeks to set a level playing field on milk labeling, whether or not it comes from cows supplemented with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), is causing... Read


DuPont, Arcadia deal points to more nitrogen-efficient corn
DuPont and Arcadia have entered into a research and commercial agreement over corn hydrids that are able to use nitrogen fertilizers more efficiently, pointing towards a reduction in costs for corn farmers and... Read


Potato proteins offer blood pressure benefits
Proteins isolated from the humble potato may be biologically active and capable of reducing blood pressure, as well as having antioxidant activity, Finnish researchers report... Read


Unilever breakthrough could take food foams to new level
Researchers from Unilever have reported breakthrough results that proteins from fungus could produce food foams with stability that exceeds anything currently available... Read

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