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Sweet tooth in the genes: study
14-May-2008 - A specific genetic variation may help explain why some people consume more sugary foods than others.
Consumer awareness of Fairtrade increases, says survey
13-May-2008 - Recent research commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation suggests that the UK public is increasingly aware of Fairtrade chocolate.
Tate & Lyle secures seven year supply with Fiji
12-May-2008 - Ingredients firm Tate & Lyle has entered an agreement with Fiji Sugar Corporation for the supply of 300,000 tonnes of raw sugar per year till 2015, amid developments in the EU sugar regime.
Innovation: the fast before the feast
12-May-2008 - Last week's Vitafoods trade show highlighted a drop in ingredient innovation with many companies placing the blame at the door of Europe's evolving health claims legislation.
MEPs vote for ban on unnecessary colours for kids
07-May-2008 - Sweeteners and colourings in food aimed at children should be banned, while additives ought to be used in other products only if they provide an advantage to the consumer, said the EU Environment Committee.
FDA looks to improve safety with 1,300 new staff
07-May-2008 - The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is beginning a multi-year hiring scheme that could ease strain on its ability to react in times of crisis, though the initiative does not likely go far enough for detractors both within and outside the agency who say it is dangerously under funded.
India may ban food futures, reports
06-May-2008 - India is mulling a temporary ban on trading in food futures, according to reports, as it looks at ways to mitigate the effect of rising food prices on its population.
Ajinomoto and Asda draw battle lines over aspartame
05-May-2008 - Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe has launched a defamation law suit against US supermarket Asda over labelling on own-brand products that calls aspartame a 'nasty'.
Adjusting to Mars' centre stage ambitions
05-May-2008 - While in the Hollywood stratosphere, it seems that you are not anyone these days unless you're a duo, in the glamorous world of food manufacture, the team-up route to success may not be quite as simple.
Cadbury Plc starts trading, upbeat about future
02-May-2008 - Cadbury Plc started trading today as a standalone confectionery company and said it was optimistic for the future.
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