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SA food ban naive in addressing obesity
An approach by the SA Health Department to ban high fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) foods from department events and meetings is a heavy-handed and naive solution to the nation’s complex obesity problem, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said last week. Criticised by the AMA SA as “ridiculous” and a “nanny state” approach, the move involves banning pies, pasties,... Read more »
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New salt language to guide flavour creation
Givaudan has developed a unique sensory language called Sense ItTM Salt which enables a more accurate description of the complex taste effects of salt in foods. Sense ItTM Salt will enhance Givaudan’s ability to create flavours that restore the taste aspects of salt and drive consumer preference... Read more »
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Berri to take juice and drinks 24/7 with launch of Berri Creations
Berri Juice - Australia’s number one juice brand - has launched Berri Creations, a light, everyday fruit drinks range. Designed specifically for the ‘on-the-go’ consumer, Berri Creations is available in four combinations - Apple Cranberry & Lime, Pineapple Passionfruit, Apple Pine... Read more »
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The UK government has announced that from yesterday (2 September) it has made changes to which departments have responsibility for food labelling policy.The... Read more »
Zhongpin completes expansion projectChinese meat processor Zhongpin has completed a five-month expansion and improvement of its pork plant in the city of Anyang in the Henan province.Zhongpin... Read more »
Nestlé Nutrition head steps downRichard Laube, Executive Vice President in charge of Nestlé Nutrition, has decided to pursue personal opportunities outside Nestlé and is therefore leaving... Read more »
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New Zesty Addition Cuts the Salt, Keeps the KickCampbell Soup Company is bringing... Read more »
The Brewery‘A Carlton, please!’ is a phrase that’s still shouted across every... Read more »
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