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Canada survey: infant foods are BPA free
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is absent from infant foods and formulae in Canada, according to the results of routine product testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Related news - World |
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Study: canned peaches nutritionally equal to fresh
An Oregon State University (OSU) study has concluded that nutritionally speaking, canned peaches are equivalent to their fresh counterparts.
Oven Industries launches new temperature controls
Oven Industries Inc. has introduced new temperature control products, geared toward a range of food processing applications, with ramp/soak capabilities.
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Ilapak focusses on flexibility for wrapping machine
Ilapak has championed the flexibility of one of its wrapping machines that offers three different packaging possibilities.
Dowson eyes European expansion after UK acquisition
Dowson Food Machinery will expand its export business into Western Europe following the acquisition of JBS in the UK.
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Maternal iodine deficiency could lead to lower IQs, new studies suggest from NutraIngredients.com
Mothers to be who do not take in enough iodine may put their children at risk of lower IQ and literacy scores, according to two new studies from the UK and Australia.
Britvic to close two factories and warehouse as profits soar from FoodManufacture.co.uk
Soft drinks firm Britvic is to close two factories and a warehouse, placing up to 400 jobs in jeopardy, in a bid to slash costs by £30M by 2016.
FDA urged to 'keep milk milk' and reject flavoured milk sweetener petition from DairyReporter.com
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep milk milk” and reject a petition requesting an amendment to the standard of identity of milk and milk products.
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Nestlé Cocoa Plan to expand to US products from ConfectioneryNews.com
Nestlé USA announced at the National Confectioners Association (NCA) show that the company is expanding its Nestlé Cocoa Plan responsible sourcing program to its American product offerings.
What characterizes a whole grain product? from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.
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