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WTO to rule on origin labeling row

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed to rule on the ongoing dispute over whether US country of origin labeling (COOL) violates international trade agreements, as Canada and Mexico have alleged.

India reveals new food processing blueprint

The Indian Government has unveiled proposals to double the size of its food processing industry within the next five years by increasing funding and improving technology and infrastructure in the sector.

WTO to investigate EU ban on US poultry

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to investigate the European Union’s decade-long ban on poultry from the United States that is treated with chlorides during processing.

Scientist defends study linking phthalates to feminising boys

The leading scientist of research that suggests boys exposed to phthalates during pregnancy have more feminine play habits has defended the report after a chemical industry body disputed its reliability.

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Whey protein open doors to low-fat fried chicken from FoodNavigator.com

Including whey proteins in the batter for fried chicken may reduce the uptake of fat into the finished product by up to 30 per cent, says a new study.

EFSA expands on article 13.1 health claim methods from NutraIngredients.com

Health claims backed by studies carried out on non-healthy populations are capable of winning positive opinions according to an EFSA assessment of its own methods sent to the European Commission and member states and published this week.

Fonterra drops Anchor brand share in UK from DairyReporter.com

Fonterra has sold its remaining 25 per cent stake in UK joint venture Arla Foods Fonterra (AFF) to majority owner Arla Foods.

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Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam from FoodNavigator.com

Food and beverage manufacturers are driving sustainability in the supply chain, says an Oxfam specialist, but they face more risks in catering to demand for ethically-produced products than retailers.

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Plastic additive firms face €173m price fixing fine

Dozens of companies that produce plastic additives for food, beverage and cosmetic packaging have been fined more than €173m for their part in price fixing and market sharing cartels over a 13-year period...

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