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Related Industry News   Butter replacement launched for low fat baking Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk No nano in organic foods, says UK certifier Mixed verdict in managers' butter adultery case

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	Product Brochure New technology for Continuous Cooking lines Bosch's BKK series is a continuous cooking system for various kinds of sugar and toffee masses. Its automatic start-up & shut-down system allows high quality candy production, a minimum of start-up waste and CIP functions... Click Here Access Full Stories ABF revenues increase despite sugar losses Associated British Foods today reported 13 per cent revenue growth for the 16 weeks ending 5 January 08, however the overall results were marred by a poor performance from the sugar sector... Read Environmental concerns dog Cadbury closure Cadbury has this week confirmed it will continue with plans to switch some UK production to Poland, sparking accusations that the confectioner will be adding 12 million food miles to its brands... Read Chocolate linked to weaker bones New research suggests that regular consumption of chocolate may weaken bone density and strength, which in turn could increase the risk of health problems such as osteoporosis and fracture... Read Nestle explores probiotics' impact on metabolism Strains of probiotic bacteria can affect metabolism, says a new study from Nestle and Imperial College London that could help the development of new probiotic products tailored for individuals... Read Sudzucker struggles with sugar, but special products deliver The Sudzucker group has reported a 18.3 per cent increase in sales for the first nine months of its year thanks to special products and fruit preparations, while sugar was responsible for a big drop in operating... Read
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	Related Industry News Butter replacement launched for low fat baking A new tapioca-based ingredient used to replace butter in cakes, breads and pastries cuts the fat content of the product by up to ninety-seven per cent, the manufacturers claim... Read Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent, suggests a large Scottish study... Read No nano in organic foods, says UK certifier The use of nanomaterials has been banned from organic foods by the UK's Soil Association, the leading certifier of organic products in the country... Read Mixed verdict in managers' butter adultery case Two French dairy managers face suspended prison sentences and €23m in fines for their alleged role in a Europe-wide scheme to produce and distribute adulterated butter, the European Anti Fraud Office (OLAF)... Read Weekly comment How natural is 'natural'? Products claiming to be 'natural' are flooding onto the marketplace, but the refusal by regulators to provide a formal definition of the term will ultimately lead to confusion for consumers and a legal headache for manufacturers. Read Previous Headlines News briefs: Vietnam, Lotte and biofuel In Asia, Vietnam creates a new cocoa organisation and Lotte acquires Cozy Corner cakes; while on a more light-hearted note, a chocolate-fuelled truck completes its travels in Africa... Read Harvest report shows slump for sugar, soybean Harvests for sugarcane, flaxseed and soybean were all down last year but canola and corn production was up, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Read Global Sweeteners buys out sorbitol JV partner Global Sweetener Holdings has taken a new step towards its aim of becoming a leader in the Asian and worldwide markets for corn sweeteners by buying out Mitsui's share of their sorbitol joint venture... Read Concerns raised by sorbitol weight loss reports Excessive intake of sorbitol, a widely used sweetener in "sugar-free" products such as chewing gum and sweets, may lead to weight loss and diarrhoea, German doctors report... Read Barry Callebaut completes Japanese acquisition Swiss-based Barry Callebaut today announced the completion of a deal to acquire production facilities from Japanese company Morinaga, only one day after the inauguration of the company's manufacturing plant in... Read Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Ingredients and additives Packaging equipment and materials Processing equipment & plant design

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