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DuPont would look to move its food ingredients R&D to Denmark following its acquisition of Danisco, and adopt the latter’s Sales and Application development organisation to get ingredients to market, offer documents reveal. (Foodnavigator.com) DuPont’s bid was Danisco was announced on 10 January and Danisco’s board is recommending shareholders accept the offer of DKK 6 65 per share, with a total transaction value of DKK36.1bn (€4.84bn or $6.57bn... read more →

The introduction of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) is a boon for contract analytical services, and those with special services to offer are standing out from the crowd. (Nutraingredientsusa.com) The final piece of the GMP jigsaw fell into place in June when the regulation was applied to small and medium-sized enterprises. And this has led to a “huge increase in testing” at contract analytical players, such as Covance, says Darryl Sullivan, the... read more →

Higher throughputs and cost savings are benefits claimed for a “genuinely innovative” offset printing method that can be used on spherical plastic packaging containers for the first time, said Gizeh. (APfoodtechnology.com) The German company said the technological advance means the high-speed method can now be employed in applications such as curved pots. “With the new method an appearance can be obtained on curved cups that is otherwise only possible... read more →

Campylobacter has been detected on the external packaging of 40 per cent of fresh chickens on sale in shops across one major UK city, a study has found. (Foodproductiondaily.com) The report from Birmingham City Council urged meat processors to use stronger packaging, called on supermarkets to employ better display techniques and suggested a public awareness campaign in a bid to cut the risk of cross-contamination of the foodbourne bacteria from external... read more →

Deep pan, stuffed crust or frozen supermarket pizzas – particularly budget options – may be a healthier alternative to thin-based or fresh varieties for health-conscious consumers, according to consumer watchdog Which? (Foodnavigagtor.com) In its new report ‘Pizzas Exposed’, Which? analysed 162 tomato and pepperoni pizzas sold in major UK supermarkets and takeaways during December 2010, and some surprising results showed that thin pizzas... read more →

The UK market for savoury snacks, nuts and crisps has proved to be recession proof, according to the latest data from Nielsen. (Bakeryandsnacks.com) Growth for the category in 2010 showed a hike of 5.6 per cent on 2009, reports the Financial Times, citing the figures from the consumer trends specialist. The latest market data puts the value of the sector at £2.4bn A key driver for the buoyancy in the savoury snacks segment is the large sharing pack category,... read more →

New Zealand opposition party members are calling on the government to fortify the country’s flour supply and bread output with folic acid, following reports of the success of a similar program across the Tasman Sea in Australia. (Bakeryandsnacks.com) New Zealand Labour Party Food Safety spokesperson, Dr Ashraf Choudhary, referenced a recent study that found blood folate levels in Australia have increased since the country began fortifying its bread supply... read more →

Increasing demand for western style pastries in Thailand is behind ingredients supplier Unifine’s goal to expand its presence in that market this year. (Bakeryandsnacks.com) Speaking to BakeryandSnacks.com this morning, Gino Vantieghem, general manager for Unifine Food and Bake Ingredients France Belgium and Overseas Exports, said that Thailand, along with Indonesia and Vietnam are now beginning to follow the path carved out by Japan with consumers in... read more →