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Related Industry News   Lycopene, zinc linked to better prostate health Blue Smarties are back thanks to Spirulina Anthocyanins show potent anti-obesity potential: study Q4 profits fail to lift Cloetta Fazer results

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	Related Industry News Lycopene, zinc linked to better prostate health Lycopene, zinc and vitamin D show a 'weak association' for protection against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, suggests a new study... Read Blue Smarties are back thanks to Spirulina An all-natural colouring derived from seaweed has put blue Smarties back on the shelves following their removal over two years ago in response to concerns over artificial additives... Read Anthocyanins show potent anti-obesity potential: study Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from Japan... Read Q4 profits fail to lift Cloetta Fazer results Nordic confectioner Cloetta Fazer reported Friday a 9.5 per cent drop in operating profit for the tax year 2007, despite strong increases during the fourth quarter... Read Events - Publisher's Choice Harvard Business School's Agribusiness Seminar: An Asian Offering - May 11 to 14, 2008 Soaring interest in biofuels. Rapid expansion in worldwide markets. These are just two of the critical issues facing today's global food system. Held in Shanghai, China, for the first time, the Seminar will address these challenges, allowing you to explore innovative solutions to position your organization for future success.Read Weekly comment Branding Vs label info: who's the enemy? Product branding and information provided to consumers on food labels are again at loggerheads, and industry doesn't seem likely to accept new EU labelling proposals without a fight. Read Previous Headlines The ethical cocoa confusion While most consumers agree that ethically-sourced cocoa is no bad thing, an ever increasing number of different schemes risks muddying the issue and puzzling chocolate fans... Read EFSA meeting examines draft opinion on animal cloning The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) yesterday held a meeting in Brussels with its Stakeholder Consultative Platform to discuss the Draft Opinion on animal cloning... Read Wal-Mart, ASDA adopt more sustainable packaging schemes US based Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retailer, this week announced it has fully implemented a Packaging Scorecard, which is used to assess suppliers on their progress towards developing sustainable packaging... Read Jungbunzlauer cuts bread salt content by up to 35 per cent Swiss ingredients company Jungbunzlauer has answered industry demands for ways to cut salt content amid growing health concerns with the launch of a salt substitute for bakery products... Read Sugar reform cuts back ABF UK production Associated British Foods (ABF) will renounce permanently 165,000 tonnes of UK sugar production following the changes made to the European sugar reform... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts Essential Guide to ERP for Process Manufacturers - Technical / White Paper Profits Rise with Consistent Flow - Case Study Meet global food safety standards and increase productivity - Technical / White Paper Unexpected maintenance issues? - Technical / White Paper Robotic packing accelerates soft drink manufacturing line - Case Study Gates Offers Free Download on Food Processing - Technical / White Paper Targeting Optimal Nutrient Absorption with Phytonutrients - Technical / White Paper Traceability for packaging and processing lines - Free download - Technical / White Paper Product Information - brochures, Web centers Harvard Business School's Agribusiness Seminar: An Asian Offering - May 11 to 14, 2008 - Seminar Info Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Cleaning / Safety / Hygiene End-of-Line Packaging Packaging Materials Primary Packaging Processing Technology Service Providers Software / IT / RFID

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