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EFSA says ‘no’ to probiotic health claims guidance

The European Food Safety Authority is unlikely to consider setting guidance for probiotic health claims, despite mounting pressure from industry and the scientific community stressing the need for a clear regulatory framework.

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Symrise targets authentic natural flavours with new analysis tool

Symrise has developed a new tool for comprehensive flavour analysis which it says will enable it to produce more authentic profiles quickly and efficiently – and develop more true to life natural flavours.

European stevia players discuss strategy and priorities

Stevia standards, impending regulatory approval in Europe and corporate social responsibility are high on the agenda at the EUSTAS Stevia Symposium.

New Zealand backs A1 milk safety

Regular milk has won a vote of support for its general safety after the New Zealand government backed a European assessment that found no concerns about the A1 casein forms it contains and reversed an earlier commitment to conduct a review of its own.

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Giving process cheese a healthy makeover

Land O’Lakes discusses the latest development in process cheese, with 50 per cent lower fat and 35 per cent lower sodium.

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US obesity rates ballooning, says report from FoodNavigator-USA.com

American obesity rates have increased in 23 states over the past year and decreased in none, according to a new report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

EU scraps ban on misshaped fruit and veg from FoodNavigator.com

Less food waste and more choice will result from the EU’s decision to scrap completely its 20-year ban on misshaped fruit and vegetables.

India to create up to 350 food processing units in next 100 days, sector seen as key to economic growth from FoodProductionDaily.com

The Indian Government has unveiled ambitious plans to help set up as many as 350 food processing units over the next 100 days as part of what it calls the country’s Evergreen Revolution.

Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer, say researchers from NutraIngredients.com

Vegetarians will develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.