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European stevia players discuss strategy and priorities

Stevia standards, impending regulatory approval in Europe and corporate social responsibility are high on the agenda at the EUSTAS Stevia Symposium.

Symrise targets authentic natural flavours with new analysis tool

Symrise has developed a new tool for comprehensive flavour analysis which it says will enable it to produce more authentic profiles quickly and efficiently – and develop more true to life natural flavours.

EU scraps ban on misshaped fruit and veg

Less food waste and more choice will result from the EU’s decision to scrap completely its 20-year ban on misshaped fruit and vegetables.

Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer, say researchers

Vegetarians will develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Calls to curb meat consumption through labelling

The WWF suggests that red meat packs should carry labels advising people to consume no more than three portions a week, and dairy products no more than three a day, according to reports.

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India to create up to 350 food processing units in next 100 days, sector seen as key to economic growth from FoodProductionDaily.com

The Indian Government has unveiled ambitious plans to help set up as many as 350 food processing units over the next 100 days as part of what it calls the country’s Evergreen Revolution.

EFSA says ‘no’ to probiotic health claims guidance from NutraIngredients.com

The European Food Safety Authority is unlikely to consider setting guidance for probiotic health claims, despite mounting pressure from industry and the scientific community stressing the need for a clear regulatory framework.

Walnuts can cut cholesterol, say Harvard researchers from NutraIngredients.com

A meta-analysis of walnuts by Harvard scientists has found diets rich in walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, supporting growing evidence to suggest these popular nuts can improve healthy blood lipid ratios.

Reformulated chocolate chip cookies for kids to combat disease risk? from FoodNavigator-USA.com

Reformulating popular foods for school children to make them nutrient dense could be a key tool to slash risk factors for chronic disease, finds a new study.

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