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ABF ingredients division's weak link doesn't break strong chain

ABF’s pre-closed period trading report released earlier this week showed its ingredients business to be its weakest, but the CEO of ABF Ingredients said this is a reflection of the difficult conditions in the yeast and bakery markets, and not on overall business.

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Trans fats linked to stroke incidence: Study

Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans-fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study suggests.

De Monchy enters the oils trade business

Flavour specialist De Monchy Aromatics has opened a new trading subsidiary that will source and supply essential oils for the global market.

Global Alliance for Probiotics: There is a “discord” between science and claims

The newly formed Global Alliance for Probiotics (GAP) has issued its first public statement, affirming that a complete rethink of probiotic health claim rules is required in the European Union, and forwarding industry rights to take part in that process.

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Fonterra ‘cross-leverages’ infant nutrition expertise to capture senior nutrition trend from DairyReporter.com

New Zealand dairy processor Fonterra has told DairyReporter.com that it is working to cross-leverage its scientific expertise in infant health and nutrition – in areas such as probiotics – to cater for the booming market in adult and senior nutrition.

Flour cuts mini-particles for easy cleaning and improved hygiene, claims Kampffmeyer from BakeryAndSnacks.com

German firm Kampffmeyer Food Innovation has introduced a low-dust release flour that it claims reduces adhesion to machines and eliminates microorganisms that lead to allergies, such as asthma.

PepsiCo/Frito-Lay looks to exploit premium and value snacks growth from BakeryAndSnacks.com

PepsiCo has announced plans to consolidate its position at the top of the global snacks market by investing in the rapidly growing premium and value snack segments.

Novel dairy waste disposal process offers significant savings on anaerobic digestion, UK firm from DairyReporter.com

Lindhurst Engineering has successfully tested microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology to help dairy processors dispose of waste streams and generate energy, and MD Martin Rigley told Dairy Reporter.com that an installation could cost 75% less than its anaerobic digestion equivalent.