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Sugar reformulation: sweet but not so simple
Sugar expert, Julian M Cooper, discusses the challenges that sugar reformulation presents to new developers, and outlines examples of attempts made on different products.
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Study finds infant cereal consumption associated with nutrient intake
The study examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, a national survey of food intake, from 2001 to 2014 to assess food intake in infants and toddlers from birth to 23 months.
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Confusing standards lead to extra sugar in children’s breakfast cereals, study finds
Child sugar intake may be impacted by a lack of uniform serving size and standardised metrics for sugar content, according to a new study from researchers at High Point University.
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USDA expands US wheat export market
After 12 years of discussion and technical visits, the USDA has allowed US wheat from Idaho, Oregon and Washington to be added to the list of states that can ship wheat to Kenya - the market of which is valued at nearly $500 million annually.
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FSAI report identifies health concerns in cereal and yoghurt categories
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland report found that some cereals and yoghurts contained extremely high levels of sugar, fat and saturated fat.
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Canada’s canola industry can breathe a sigh of relief
Scientists in Canada have developed a novel method that enables rapid identification of a plant disease called aster yellows (AY), facilitating faster response to combat the condition.
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Lidl to remove cartoon characters from cereal boxes in healthy eating bid
The supermarket has said that it hopes that the rebranded packaging, to be introduced in spring 2020, will reduce the pressure of children's "pester power".
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Sampling for mycotoxins in grain
Improper sampling can lead to a variability in mycotoxin analysis, decreasing the accuracy and precision. Here, Kerri Pleskach from the Grain Research Laboratory at the Canadian Grain Commission explains how well thought out sampling procedures can mitigate the issue.
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New partnership sees the launch of Puratos Malt
The joint venture of Puratos and Estonian Malt aims to optimise production processes, improve packaging and shelf-life and collaboratively develop new product ranges.
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PerkinElmer’s new paddy rice analysis technology unites image and pressure testing
PerkinElmer, Inc. has launched a rice quality testing platform that speeds sample throughput, increases accuracy and provides standardisation of results for more consistent classification.
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Gene responsible for lutein esterification in bread wheat identified
Research has been published which has significant implications for lutein esterification in bread wheat.
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Report shows sugar reduction progress by food industry
Findings suggest a consumer shift towards zero or lower sugar products, with sugar purchased from soft drinks decreasing in all socio-economic groups.
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Utilising smart devices for the breakfast of the future
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, but what if you're too busy to cook a healthy and nutritious breakfast? That's where smart devices come in, as Clara Talens explains...
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News: TOMRA launches customer service center in Bengaluru, India
LEUVEN, BELGIUM, 25 June 2019 – TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
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Plant-based milk alternatives are winning over British consumers
Some interesting market insights have been uncovered by the global market intelligence agency Mintel, regarding our increasing preference for plant-based milk alternatives in the UK.
