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• Arla swallows Morrisons own-label milk contract

  15-05-2017 21:31
  Arla Foods has secured a deal to be the exclusive supplier of private-label liquid milk to Morrisons, the UK's fourth-largest grocer.
  
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• UK food firms upbeat on short-term, uncertain on Brexit - survey

  15-05-2017 20:44
  Almost three-quarters of food and drink manufacturers operating in the UK are upbeat about their prospects in the next year, although they are divided on their thoughts about the longer-term impact of Brexit, a survey carried out by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has shown.
  
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• Ajinomoto FY profits down

  15-05-2017 19:58
  
  Japan-based frozen food-to-seasonings manufacturer Ajinomoto has reported a fall in annual profits.
  
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• Spain chocolate firm Natra books Q1 loss

  15-05-2017 19:43
  
  Spanish private-label chocolate manufacturer and cocoa supplier Natra swung to a loss of EUR2m in the first quarter of the year, with its EBITDA lower and sales flat.
  
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• Astral Foods sees H1 profits tumble

  15-05-2017 19:29
  Higher feed costs caused by drought, lower volumes and cheap European imports have hit South African poultry producer Astral Foods' half-year profits, which have slumped by more than half year-on-year.
  
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• Vanee Foods, Eli’s Cheesecake Company bet big on food safety

  15-05-2017 18:07
  
  Vanee Foods and Eli’s Cheesecake Company have a lot in common. Even though the former focuses on producing soups and sauces and the other focuses on delectable desserts, they are both family-owned businesses being run by second and third generations, both are located in the Chicagoland area and both are focused on food safety. 
  
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• KM’s Packaging launches new steam packaging

  15-05-2017 18:07
  
  KM Packaging Services Ltd.’s newest addition to its K Steam range not only increases the shelf life of fresh produce but also reduces the in-pack cooking time.
  
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• New ready meal packaging combines tradition, convenience

  15-05-2017 18:00
  
  The new design for Soulié Restauration’s Garbit brand comprises a thermoformed multilayer polypropylene container produced by RPC Bebo Plastik, with an injection-molded PP lid from RPC Bramlage, both in a warm terracotta color.
  
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• Clear communication helps consumers understand food sources

  15-05-2017 18:00
  
  Big food companies often fail to inform consumers of where their ingredients actually come from.
  
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• BillerudKorsnäs offers sustainable, dust-tight paper packaging

  15-05-2017 17:45
  
  Anyone who has ever walked the baking aisle at a supermarket knows what happens when packaging isn’t dust-tight.
  
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• WeighPack Bingo bagging machine

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  The WeighPack Bingo bagger for pre-made polyethylene and laminated wicketed bags is constructed from heavy-duty welded stainless steel.
  
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• Ross Engineering ASME tanks

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  Custom fabricated for a range of applications and processing requirements, Ross Engineering ASME storage tanks, pressure vessels and reactors have capacities up to 100,000 gal. or larger.
  
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• Piab piFLOW fragile goods conveyor

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  Using vacuum technology to convey delicate ingredients and products, the Piab piFLOW t conveyor includes a controlled low-speed, guided entry and no sharp edges.
  
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• Graco InvisiPac adhesive control system

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  The Graco InvisiPac pattern control system allows users to convert from a solid adhesive bead to stitching individual beads or the entire pattern.
  
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• Alfa Laval TJ40G rotary tank cleaning machine

  15-05-2017 16:00
  
  The Alfa Laval TJ40G rotary tank cleaning machine has a 4-nozzle rotary jet head that delivers a high-impact jet stream to clean tank residues.
  
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• Mars unveils "biggest-ever" M&M's innovation

  15-05-2017 15:58
  Mars has launched the "biggest product innovation ever" for its M&M's confectionery brand.
  
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• Yili leads Stonyfield chase but race not yet run - analysis

  15-05-2017 15:23
  Chinese dairy giant Yili has declared its interest in buying Stonyfield but just-food columnist Victor Martino contends there could be more twists and turns in the race for Danone's US organic dairy unit.
  
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• FSIS updates safe ingredients for meat, poultry and egg production

  15-05-2017 15:00
  
  Guidance includes new and revised substances for antimicrobial intervention.
  
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• Food processors balance cyber, physical security

  15-05-2017 15:00
  
  As more components become connected, cybersecurity becomes a priority for food processors.
  
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• Premium Brands Holdings books "record" Q1 earnings

  15-05-2017 14:57
  Canadian food maker Premium Brands Holdings today (15 May) booked "record" first-quarter sales and earnings, boosted by revenue increases across its speciality foods and food distribution operating units.
  
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• Australian poultry firm Inghams invests in production

  15-05-2017 14:11
  Australia-based poultry firm Inghams Group said today (15 May) it will invest more than AUD70m (US$52m) in expanding its operations in the state of Western Australia, including building a new hatchery and feed mill.
  
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• Meiji books profits fall while food lifts sales

  15-05-2017 13:15
  Japanese pharma-to-food group Meiji Holdings has booked a fall in profits for the 12 months to the end of March although sales inched upwards aided by its foods business.
  
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• Lactalis launches Galbani Mozarella Grill in UK

  15-05-2017 11:40
  Lactalis has launched a "protein replacement" product in the UK under its Italian cheese brand, Galbani.
  
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• Agrokor "plans business units sell-off"

  15-05-2017 10:16
  Units of embattled Croatian food manufacturer and retailer Agrokor are set to be broken up and some sold off within a year in a move aimed at paying down debts, according to the head of the team appointed to restructure the group.
  
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• Lassonde Industries profits up but branded sales fall

  15-05-2017 09:49
  
  Canada-based food and drinks Lassonde Industries has reported rising first-quarter profits despite a decline in sales from its brands putting pressure on its top line.
  
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• Taste food from 40 countries in 1 night at Embassy Chef Challenge - WTOP

  15-05-2017 07:37
  
  WTOP
  Taste food from 40 countries in 1 night at Embassy Chef Challenge
  WTOP
  WASHINGTON — Visiting 40 countries in one year is a difficult feat, even for the most ambitious traveler. But on May 24, you can experience a taste of all these countries in just one night at the Embassy Chef Challenge. This year, the annual culinary ...
  
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• Fuhgeddaboudit Food - News 12 Brooklyn

  15-05-2017 07:29
  
  News 12 Brooklyn
  Fuhgeddaboudit Food
  News 12 Brooklyn
  An Industry City restaurant is doing much more with avocado than just topping salads and making guacamole. An Industry City restaurant is doing much more with avocado than just topping salads and making guacamole.and more »
  
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• Reduced gluten diet may increase heart attack risk for non-celiacs

  15-05-2017 07:00
  A study of more than 100,000 men and women suggests that dietary gluten is not associated with heart disease risk in people without celiac disease.
  
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• Rabobank launches venture capital fund for food, agri companies

  15-05-2017 07:00
  Rabobank, a financial services provider, is launching the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, which is part of Rabo Private Equity.
  
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• Extrusion may improve extractability of dietary fiber in bran

  15-05-2017 07:00
  A study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that processing bran products by extrusion may increase the extractability of dietary fiber and increase their sensory qualities.
  
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• Dannon successfully reduces sugar, fat to meet PHA commitments

  15-05-2017 07:00
  Dannon has announced that it has met, and in some cases surpassed, its commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) by improving the nutrient profile and nutrient density of its products, and investing more than $3 million in nutrition research and education.
  
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• Valuable nutrients are lost when food is tossed, Hopkins study finds - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2017 06:01
  
  Baltimore Sun
  Valuable nutrients are lost when food is tossed, Hopkins study finds
  Baltimore Sun
  Americans waste as much as 40 percent of the available food every year across the country and much of it is nutritious, representing a missed opportunity to improve people's diets and prevent hunger, say researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of ...and more »
  
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• Perrysburg may give food trucks scrutiny - Toledo Blade

  15-05-2017 06:00
  
  Toledo Blade
  Perrysburg may give food trucks scrutiny
  Toledo Blade
  The Perrysburg Farmers Market opened for the season last Thursday with a new addition to the 20-year-old summer tradition. Parked at the south end of the market on Louisiana Avenue were food trucks that soon could face new regulation coming from the ...
  
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• Food Truck Festival making tracks for Gardiner's Waterfront Park Saturday - Press Herald

  15-05-2017 03:27
  
  Press Herald
  Food Truck Festival making tracks for Gardiner's Waterfront Park Saturday
  Press Herald
  Three bands will perform at what may be the park's first event hosted by a commercial venture. By Jessica LowellKennebec Journal. Follow on Facebook · Follow on Twitter · Email Writer · (207) 621-5632. Share. facebook · tweet · email · print. Comment.and more »
  
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• Food sovereignty program in full swing - KFBB NewsChannel 5

  15-05-2017 02:56
  
  KFBB NewsChannel 5
  Food sovereignty program in full swing
  KFBB NewsChannel 5
  We decided to dive deeper into the story of the new grocery store that will soon be opening in Lodgepole Montana. The Aaniiih and Nakoda tribes are one of ten communities partaking in a fruit tree research project. That is put together through the ...
  
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• TV dinners: The hidden cost of the processed food revolution - BBC News

  15-05-2017 01:41
  
  BBC News
  TV dinners: The hidden cost of the processed food revolution
  BBC News
  It is a typical November Tuesday for Mary, who lives in the north-east of the United States. She is 44, has a degree, and her family is prosperous - in the top quarter of American households by income. So what has she done today? Is she a lawyer or a ...and more »
  
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• Food, culture on display at Indonesian Food Spring Bazaar - Foster's Daily Democrat

  15-05-2017 01:01
  
  Foster's Daily Democrat
  Food, culture on display at Indonesian Food Spring Bazaar
  Foster's Daily Democrat
  DOVER — A number of large, colorful pop-up tents were set up on the grounds of Hilton Park on Saturday to celebrate the region's Indonesian community at the Indonesian Food Spring Bazaar. “We are here to celebrate our heritage and share it,” said Olla ...
  
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• Food Truck Festival debuts in Gardiner - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

  15-05-2017 00:33
  
  Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
  Food Truck Festival debuts in Gardiner
  Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
  When the food trucks pull into Gardiner's Waterfront Park Saturday, it will mark perhaps the first time that a commercial venture has hosted an event there. Since the park was dedicated in October 2010, it has been the site of locally sponsored events ...
  
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