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Study raises concerns over aluminium levels in infant formula

A host of infant formula brands are “significantly contaminated” with high levels of aluminium, according to new research from the UK.

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Beverage machinery market tipped for rebound

The market for beverage processing machinery slumped last year but indications are that 2010 will mark a recovery as suspended or delayed projects are taken up again.

Sustainable, edible nanostructures could have food applications

The world’s first edible nanostructure could be used to produce safe and sustainable food technologies, according to new research.

Initial results of German efficiency research show PET promise

A prominent German research project examining resource usage savings in PET bottle manufacturing has published promising preliminary results ahead of its full report in 2011.

UK unveils new labelling responsibilities

New rules carving up responsibilities for food labelling policy in the England came into force this week, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) losing much of its power on the issue.

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Prices rebound at latest Fonterra auction from DairyReporter.com

Prices at the Fonterra globalDairyTrade auction have rebounded after two successive months of decline, suggesting renewed firmness in the market.

Report ranks food ingredient leaders by revenue from FoodNavigator.com

Cargill, Südzucker and Tate & Lyle are ranked as the three leading global food ingredient companies, according to a listing based on annual turnover.

EU approval sought for antioxidant wood extract from NutraIngredients.com

A Russian firm has applied for novel food approval for a wood extract, which it says has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits.

CFIA finds many Canadian labels inaccurate: Report from FoodNavigator-USA.com

In tests conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), most candies, snack foods and breads were found to fall short of composition claims such as ‘low in fat’, ‘sugar free’ or ‘100 percent whole wheat’, according to a Postmedia report.

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Canada to add bisphenol A to toxic register in face of industry protests

Canada has confirmed bisphenol A (BPA) is to be added to its national register of toxic substances after dismissing industry calls to review its stance on the chemical...

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