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222 EU health claims become law; experts predict “tsunami of cheap innovation”

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:24 +0200

It’s official. Companies have six months – until December – to comply with the controversial European Union article 13, general function health claims register which today won final approval from the European Commission.

'Sin taxes' must raise food prices by 20% for any effect, argue experts

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:17:11 +0200

In order to have any effect on population health, fat taxes must raise food prices by 20% and should be combined with subsidies on healthy foods, say UK-based experts. However industry leaders have branded the calls as ‘irresponsible.’

NovaGreen to produce sugar substitute xylitol for North America

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:51 +0200

Canada-based refinery NovaGreen has announced plans to produce sugar substitute xylitol over the next two years to supply confectioners in North America.

Film extends shelf life through high oxygen protection - ExxonMobil

joe.whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:05 +0200

ExxonMobil Chemical has launched a film which it claims will extend product shelf life due to high oxygen protection.

Market for UTZ certified cocoa doubles with Germany leading the way

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:36:10 +0200

Twice as much UTZ certified cocoa was sold to producers in 2011 compared to the previous year as demand for sustainable cocoa soared in Germany, according to the recently published UTZ Certified Annual Report 2011.

Carbery explores flavours for ageing consumers

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod ADDY) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:54 +0200

Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan.

Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:17 +0200

Vitafoods celebrates its 15^th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11^th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial and belated) resolution of years of ambiguity regarding health claims in Europe.

Eight most innovative Sweets & Snacks: award winners

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:05:00 +0200

ConfectioneryNews.com presents a picture roundup of the eight new confectionery and snacks products that bagged innovation awards at the Sweet & Snacks Expo in Chicago last week.

Kellogg’s revamps brand, but significantly?

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:41:46 +0200

Global cereal giant, Kellogg’s is investing in a ‘significant’ revamp of its 106-year-old brand in a bid to resonate better with today’s tech savvy consumers, but analysts say it won’t be anything significant.

US in-store bakeries continuing ascent – report

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:43 +0200

The US market for in-store bakeries is rising year-on-year with no decrease forecast, according to a report from the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association (IDDBA).

Food-based natural nanoparticle discovery opens debate on safety

Mark.ASTLEY@wrbm.com (Mark ASTLEY) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:37:04 +0200

Indian researchers have discovered carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in foods such as bread, corn flakes and caramel – increasing the likelihood that consumption of nanoparticles in food is safe.

Plastic pieces in Sainsbury’s teacakes sparks product recall

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:01:03 +0200

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has initiated a recall of its own-brand Basic Tea Cakes over fears the products may contain pieces of plastic.

EFSA risk assessment of composite foods hazard to pave the way for harmonized EU regs

Rory.HARRINGTON@wrbm.com (Rory HARRINGTON) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:40 +0200

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has outlined a raft of key factors needed to assess the hazard posed by pathogens in composite foods after Brussels said it needed to develop harmonised risk-based rules for their import into the region.

Bimbo Bakeries to build $75m factory in US

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:03:04 +0200

Bimbo Bakeries USA plans to invest $75m in a new facility in Texas, US, to produce bread and buns.

General Mills must defend ‘made with real fruit’ claim for Fruit Roll-Ups, court rules

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:11:35 +0200

General Mills has lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the company deceived consumers about the fruit content of its Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit by the Foot.

Swedes debut oat protein on price-reliability premise

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:17:00 +0200

Swedish company Biovelop International AB has debuted an oat-based protein it says offers price competitiveness and supply benefits.

United Biscuits cools ‘rumours’ of milk chocolate Jaffa Cakes

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:56:49 +0200

United Biscuits has cooled reports that it is developing a milk chocolate version of its traditionally dark chocolate orange-flavoured treat, Jaffa Cakes, casting it off as ‘rumours’.

Kerry Ingredients joins Federation of Bakers

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:29:40 +0200

Kerry Ingredients and flavours has become a member of UK bakery association the Federation of Bakers.

Quarter of Australians avoiding grain foods fearing weight gain – report

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:09:05 +0200

Around a quarter of Australians are limiting grain foods such as bread in their diet to help lose weight, according the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council.

Lallemand apply for Novel Foods authorisation for vitamin D rich baker’s yeast

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:59 +0200

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is seeking views on a Novel Food application from Lallemand for a baker’s yeast rich in vitamin D.