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Report highlights healthy growth in the “free from” markets
The largest "free from" foods market in the US and Europe is currently the lactose- and dairy-free sector with estimated sales of $3.6 billion in 2010, according to Leatherhead Food Research.
head | 13 April 2012
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Marel debuts multihead weigher in Dubai
The Marel range of multihead weighers will debut in Dubai’s Gulfood show this month, which the systems are designed to deal with all infeed, sorting, mixing and weighing requirements.
head | 10 February 2012
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Challenges lie ahead for Chinese food companies, says FDA expert
Companies in China are reportedly producing larger shipments, and are faster than ever before to stay competitive, according to a company founder and CEO.
head | 27 October 2011
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Leatherhead Food Research to hold conference on marine ingredients
In 2010 the functional food market was worth $24 billion and it is growing by approximately 14% per annum. In the last five years the number of new product introductions carrying a specific functional health claim (such as heart, eye, bone and gu…
head | 19 May 2011
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Heading East
China's edible oil industry and the smallpackaged oil market are growing at an average annual rate of 5-6% and 20-30% respectively.
head | 01 May 2011
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Firmenich announces new head of flavors
Firmenich has appointed Aldo Uva as corporate vice president flavors and a member of its executive committee this month. He replaces Don Hartman, who retired at the end of 2009 after 38 years with the company and 12 years as head of flavors on th…
head | 06 January 2011
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Companies to identify natural, marine-derived food preservatives
Aquapharm Biodiscovery has signed a research agreement with Leatherhead Food Research to identify novel functional extracts with broad-spectrum anti-microbial activity using Aquapharm's collection of marine micro-organisms. Under the terms of this a…
head | 01 November 2010
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Report says natural is the way forward
Food and drinks manufacturers across the world are turning in greater numbers towards natural colorings for inclusion within their products, as consumers increasingly shun foodstuffs containing artificial ingredients and additives, according to Leath…
head | 31 August 2010
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Linx makes $1.56m investment in ink plant
Linx Printing Technologies has completed the development and installation of a 1 million pounds ($1.56 million) ink manufacturing plant at its St Ives headquarters, which provides the company with integrated manufacture and dispatch of its inks and s…
head | 23 August 2010
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Simplifying short-height closure conversions
Closure Systems International (CSI) introduces the rugged XT6 Headset to meet the demand for sustainable, light-weight, short-height plastic closures. “Short-height closures often have a more narrow operating window for proper application,†sa…
head | 23 August 2010
