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Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

As of August 5, 2014 all foods labeled gluten-free must meet all requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gluten-free labeling final rule published in August 2013. The requirements apply to packaged foods

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Contribution of fast food to children’s diets

Contribution of fast food to children’s diets

A study published in PLOS ONE shows that 14% of children’s’ calories come from fast food. The study also examines what types of fast food children consume. The researchers used the first 24-hr recall for

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IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

A delegation of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), comprising of its members representing small and medium enterprises-manufacturers called on Union Public Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on August 7 to express their grievances about

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IFIC foundation evaluates ’Added Sugar’ on new nutrition facts panel

IFIC foundation evaluates ’Added Sugar’ on new nutrition facts panel

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington D C, shared consumer attitudinal research and insights with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in comments on proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label for

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Baked and Broiled fish boosts Brain Health: Study

Baked and Broiled fish boosts Brain Health: Study

Eating baked or broiled fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty acid it contains, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The findings,

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BCIC welcomes Union Cabinet’s decision to amendments to labour laws

BCIC welcomes Union Cabinet’s decision to amendments to labour laws

Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to approve proposals to amend three key labour laws, including the Factories Act 1948. These proposals were part of the budget announcement made

Ingredients
DSM, Taiyo announce licensing agreement

DSM, Taiyo announce licensing agreement

DSM, a manufacturer and marketer of nutritional ingredients and Taiyo Kagaku, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for the food, beverage and supplement industries have entered into a licensing deal effective July 1, which will

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Essential oils may provide good source of food preservation

Essential oils may provide good source of food preservation

A new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), found that essential oils may be able to be used as food preservatives in packaging to help extend

Global
Panasonic supplies locally-harvested vegetables from indoor farm

Panasonic supplies locally-harvested vegetables from indoor farm

Ever imagined that an indoor vegetable farm could be supplying fresh vegetables to your favourite restaurant? Panasonic has just made this possible. Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific (Panasonic) has announced its pilot commercial supply of

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Mondelez International appoints Mark Clouse as Chief Growth Officer

Mondelez International appoints Mark Clouse as Chief Growth Officer

Mondelez International, the global snacking company whose portfolio includes iconic brands that each generate more than $1 billion in revenues, including Cadbury and Tang to name a few, on July 31, 2014 named Mark Clouse