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Major HFCS users unlikely to ditch it for sugar, expert

By  Linda Rano

Some food and beverage manufacturers may switch from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to sugar as a result of high corn prices, but this is only likely to be the case for relatively small scale users, according to a consultant.

MEPs vote for ban on unnecessary colours for kids

By  Laura Crowley

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.