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	Training Course Info Gels, Thickeners & Stabilising Agents Describes in detail the variety and versatility of food hydrocolloids, and relates their structure to their functionality in food products. In the industry this is regarded as 'THE' course for a complete guide to gels, thickeners and stabilisers... Click Here Access Full Stories Processor concern over German biotech ruling Recent amendments to Germany's biotech laws will allow the country's food processors to make use of a "without biotech" label on their products, despite some concerns that such claims are misleading, says a new... Read Development of European database for improved food safety The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) said in a statement that it has been commissioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to develop the EFSA European Food Consumption Concise Database... Read Tray sealer tweaked for eel renaissance Packaging Automation has adapted its PA182 tray sealer for one of the UK's leading eel manufacturers, as sales of the delicacy shoot up in the UK... Read Wrigley gives gum a makeover Wrigley will rework the packaging and flavour portfolio of its US gum products in an attempt to boost sagging sales in the area, the company announced yesterday... Read Budget supports SMEs but falls short on curbing prices The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomes the Chancellor's vow to limit regulatory burdens and assist SMEs, but regrets its shortcomings concerning green issues and food prices... Read
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	Related Industry News Oil prices fuels coffee sustainability concerns High oil prices are set to exacerbate coffee supply concerns by deterring growers from using fertilizers in cultivating the crop, according to new figures from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)... Read Arla's emissions pledge reflects dairy eco concerns Arla Foods say it will aim to cut 25 per cent of its current green house gas (GHG) emissions from its entire production and distribution cycle by 2020, in line with revised global targets on industrial carbon dioxide... Read Nestle product price-hikes drive growth Nestle has seen a strong start to 2008, partly thanks to its strategy of increasing product prices quickly in line with commodity price increases... Read Vitamin D pills may protect kids from type-1 diabetes The overwhelming body of science supports vitamin D supplements for protection against the development of type-1 diabetes, indicates a new meta-analysis... Read Weekly comment Warning signs: reconsidering shock tactics Just a week after the UK's Food Standards Agency rejected using cigarette-style health warnings on cheese and butters, should we be so quick to dismiss shock tactics to promote health? Read Previous Headlines Healthier products rely less on commodity ingredients Canny formulation of structured emulsions like spreads, dressings and mayonnaise can enable manufacturers to meet two objectives: delivering healthier products and reducing high-cost commodities, according to a... Read Milk prices slowing EU dairy herd decline The current high prices for raw dairy milk being paid by processors and consumers is encouraging Europe's dairy farmers to better meet growing demand for the product, according to a new report... Read TNA brings distribution and filler innovations to Interpack Two innovative new packaging machines from TNA are set to make their debut at Interpack next month: a transfer and distribution system and an automatic inserter... Read Eureka status for rapid food pathogen test An ultra-rapid multiplex food pathogen test being developed for meat producers by RnA Assays and UK-based Alaska Food Diagnostics has been awarded EUREKA status... Read Green group calls for halt on nanotechnology Environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) has called for a moratorium on the use of nanotechnology in the food chain, claiming insufficient research has been carried out into its effect on human health and... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts The Six Big Causes of Lost Production Time - Technical / White Paper 10 Reasons Why Continuous Improvement Projects Fail - Technical / White Paper 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 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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