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Calcium may be vital for CLA's bone benefits: Study

06-Oct-2008 - Combining conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) with calcium may enhance bone mass, and explain inconsistencies from earlier studies, says new research from the US.

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Bringing organic back down to earth

06-Oct-2008 - Organic has an image problem. As some consumers fear they are, quite literally, priced out of the farmers market, it’s time to stir up more debate about organic as a set of principals, not as a status symbol.

Hope among EFSA’s harsh health claim rulings

03-Oct-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority’s hard line stance on health claims is bewildering some, resigning others, but steeling most to meet its ‘gold standard’ scientific demands.

‘No great panic’ on organic compliance

03-Oct-2008 - This story has been updated from the original published at 1400 CET, which erroneously stated that compliance was needed on labelling aspects of the new regulation by January 2009. FoodNavigator.com apologises for the confusion.

Dairy Crest reshuffles business in face of economic downturn

03-Oct-2008 - Over 200 people could lose their jobs with the major UK dairy products company Dairy Crest as it attempts to streamline its operation.

Pectin plus fish gelatin could lead to cheaper low-fat spreads: study

02-Oct-2008 - Pectin could be the ideal partner for gelatin in the production of low-cost, low-fat spreads, according to a new study from Malaysia.

Campina brand claims GM free breakthrough

01-Oct-2008 - Campina says it has committed to a new feed scheme for one of its leading German dairy brands as part of a wider commitment to removing genetically modified (GM) organisms from across its portfolio of products.

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The impact of the Chinese milk crisis on European business

01-Oct-2008 - As the contamination of Chinese milk sends ripples through the global food industry, Eversheds lawyers Richard Matthews and Elizabeth Hyde lay out the due diligence procedures that food companies must go through when sourcing from outside the EU.

Is Spain the new Japan of functional foods?

19-Sep-2008 - One quarter of Spain’s foods are functional, making it one of Europe’s most dynamic and successful market, according to a report presented recently to the EU-funded European Functional Foods Net.

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Dietary supplements win Olympic gold

15-Sep-2008 - To coin a phrase oft-used by winning athletes, Beijing was 'a good games’ for an increasingly mature dietary supplements industry.

Global growth potential lies in milk and water drinks - report

15-Sep-2008 - Global consumption of bottled water and milk-based drinks continues to rise amidst burgeoning demand in Asia, despite a number of challenges facing both industries, according to consumer analyst Zenith International.

Sustainability should guide innovation, says Symrise VP

12-Sep-2008 - It is no longer enough for ingredients firms to look at their water and carbon footprint, says Symrise’s innovation chief, but sustainability should be a primary consideration for new product development.

Use unspent subsidies to aid food security, says MEP

11-Sep-2008 - A proposal to send unspent EU subsidies to developing countries worst hit by food price rises would have knock-on benefits for the EU, according to the rapporteur leading a Development Committee debate yesterday.

Organic supply squeeze tightens

09-Sep-2008 - Farmers in the US are being forced to leave the organic market because it is too costly, compounding supply shortages already faced by food manufacturers, according to a new report.

Ice cream dominates dairy innovation drive

08-Sep-2008 - Ice cream is leading growth in the global market for innovative dairy products as consumers increasingly associate the segment as being more of an everyday, year-round household grocery, according to a new report.

UK dairy bid to keep regulators aware of green initiatives

05-Sep-2008 - A new Dairy UK booklet, aimed at informing future regulation, highlights the initiatives taking place in the dairy chain to make milk ‘greener’.

EU regulations attract global attention

03-Sep-2008 - Imperfect as they may be, the European Union’s regulatory efforts in the food area have attracted the attention of regulators around the world, some of whom view what is being done in the bloc as a legislative template.

Industry decries too complex labelling proposal

02-Sep-2008 - The proposed regulation on food labelling is too complicated, makes unrealistic demands on font size, and will be burdensome for SMEs, a hearing has heard.

Fonterra concentrates on Asian calcium market

02-Sep-2008 - New Zealand dairy and dairy ingredients giant, Fonterra, has launched its high-calcium dairy drink, Anlene Concentrate in Malaysia, after an encouraging year on the market in Thailand.

Industry rejects ‘under the radar’ school ad claims

02-Sep-2008 - Food manufacturers providing schools with dietary information and ‘education packs’ have come under fire this week in the UK, though the industry insists the strategy is not misleading consumers and can be beneficial.

Aquentium deal boosts ozone sanitation technology

27-Aug-2008 - An ozone sanitation technology is receiving a boost in the US market, following an agreement signed between manufacturer Aquentium and Advanced Purification Systems International to market the equipment.

Lines drawn in growth hormone hearts and minds battle

27-Aug-2008 - The International Dairy Federation (IDF) says the industry should not rule out using products like recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) to help boost milk supply, but must do more to prove any potential benefits to consumers.

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Omega-3 reality check

25-Aug-2008 - The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.

Industry still wary about nano in food: Leatherhead

22-Aug-2008 - Nervousness about nanotechnology in food in Britain may see the UK food industry left behind, warns an expert from Leatherhead Food International.