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EU food industry prepares for legislation

EU food industry prepares for legislation

Manufacturers in the European Union (EU) are preparing for new legislation that will regulate the amount of acrylamide in their products for the first time.   The regulations, passed by the EU last year, will

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WFP, BISP join hands to tackle malnutrition

WFP, BISP join hands to tackle malnutrition

World Food Programme (WFP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to address malnutrition in deprived pockets under the title ’1000 days partnership against malnutrition.’   Finbarr Curran, Country

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EW Nutrition, ICON form a strategic partnership

EW Nutrition, ICON form a strategic partnership

A global feed additives player with a strong science based product portfolio, Germany based EW Nutrition has concluded an agreement to acquire 51 per cent of the shares in ICON, a company specialized in feed solutions

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Hershey to invest $500M for cocoa programme

Hershey to invest $500M for cocoa programme

The Hershey Company has created a new sustainable cocoa programme called Cocoa For Good, and the company will invest up to $500 million by 2030 to help support the programme.   Cocoa for Good will

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PureCircle expands sweeteners’ production

PureCircle expands sweeteners’ production

PureCircle has expanded the production of its zero-calorie Reb D and Reb M stevia sweeteners after developing two new production methods.   PureCircle claims that the Reb D and Reb M sweeteners have the most

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Nellson Nutraceuticals opens new manufacturing facility

Nellson Nutraceuticals opens new manufacturing facility

Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC (Nellson), a leading North American formulator and manufacturer of branded and private label nutritional bar and functional powder products, has announced the opening of its new nutrition bar manufacturing plant in Ontario,

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Prostate cancer drug works best with meal

Prostate cancer drug works best with meal

According to a new study, by taking a high-cost drug with a low-fat meal instead on an empty stomach, as prescribed, prostate cancer patients could decrease their daily dose, prevent digestive issues and cut costs

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MGC Pharma enters nutraceutical sector

MGC Pharma enters nutraceutical sector

Australia based specialist medicinal cannabis company, MGC Pharmaceuticals has launched MGC Nutraceuticals, a new line of CBD and hemp-enhanced vegan products targeting the high-end dietary supplement market.   This new range immediately expands the company’s

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Nestle SA opens new facility in Brazil

Nestle SA opens new facility in Brazil

Nestlé SA has opened a new quality assurance lab in Araras, Brazil, as the brand seeks to increase its organic product portfolio in the country.   Nestlé claims it invested BRL 23 million ($6.95 million)

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Frutarom acquires 70% stake in Meroar

Frutarom acquires 70% stake in Meroar

Frutarom has acquired a 70 per cent stake in Argentinian flavours and fragrances firm Meroar for $11.2 million, as part of a strategy to grow its presence in Latin America.   Buenos Aires-based Meroar develops