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A new report from the House of Commons EFRA Select Committee entitled “Brexit: Trade in Food,” has led to the British Retail Consortium reiterating its stance on what a no-deal Brexit will mean for the UK. A summary of the report says that the UK’s food and farming industry generates over £110 billion a year and employs one in eight…

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Dairy manufacturers should align their new product development and marketing practices with the growing demand for dairy products during snack occasions within the Asia region, according to data and analytics company, GlobalData. According to GlobalData’s Q4 2017 global consumer survey, Asia has emerged as the region where consumers are most likely to opt for dairy products when snacking. In Asia,…

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With “Mindful Choices” tipped asInnova Market Insights top trend forecast for this year, the move is making its way onto the dinner plates of health-minded young millennials. As concerns around sustainability, animal welfare and campaigns such as Veganuary is building momentum and driving innovation in the meat-free space. The world “flexitarian” has been around for some time, as more and…

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Kerry Group has reported higher earnings and revenues for 2017 with “mindful” eating driving growth. Revenue at the Irish food technology and ingredients company increased by 4.5 percent to €6.4 billion (US$7.9bn) and adjusted earnings per share rose by 5.5 percent to 341.2 cents. The company benefited from a 4.3 percent growth in its business volume. In its preliminary statement…

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As vendas globais da DSM atingiram € 8,63 bilhões em 2017, o que representa uma alta de 9% sobre o ano anterior, quando as vendas globais foram de € 7,92 bilhões. Este crescimento significativo está registrado no relatório anual da companhia divulgado este mês e onde também estão contabilizados os resultados do quarto trimestre do ano passado (4T17). Mas, além…

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DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced the development of the POWERBake 6000 product range, based on a unique new enzyme that acts as a strengthening solution, adding tolerance and consistency in bread and buns. The new product range is making its debut at the ASB Baking Tech 2018 convention in Chicago. The POWERBake 6000 offering is developed to enhance dough…

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New research into how bacteria-killing viruses could be used in the food industry to help prevent foodborne infections, shows great potential in eradicating pathogens and preventing food poisoning. A study conducted at the University of Helsinki focused on the utilization of viruses that infect and kill bacteria, known as bacteriophages or phages, in preventing infectious diseases has gained new traction…

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Despite another year in the volatile global dairy market characterized by significant shifts in market prices, Arla Foods showed a strong performance as higher milk prices lifted sales and led to a hike in payments to the cooperative’s farmer-owners The Denmark-based dairy products giant delivered a 27.4 percent increase in the pre-paid milk price to its owners last year and…

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Global nutrition group, Glanbia, has reported that its revenue from continuing operations rose by over 9 percent for the year for the financial year ended 30 December 2017. Revenues for the year rose to €2.387 billion (US$2944bn) from €2.231 billion (US$2751bn) in 2016, while the company also reported adjusted earnings per share growth of 10.2 percent to 87.11 cents. That…

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A Docile, indústria brasileira produtora de balas de gelatina, marshmallows, pastilhas, balas de goma, chicles e refrescos em pó, está participando da Gulfood, maior feira de alimentação do Oriente Médio. O evento acontece em Dubai até a próxima quinta, 22 de fevereiro. Com a participação na feira, a empresa visa aumentar sua presença no Oriente Médio e Norte da África.…

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