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ABF ready to buy Ebro’s sugar business – in principle

Associated British Foods has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Ebro Puleva’s sugar business for €385m – a deal that would further fortify the world’s second biggest sugar firm.

Yeast extract demand prompts Leiber expansion

Leiber is in the midst of a major expansion of its yeast production facilities in Germany, as it build capacity by 50 per cent to cater to greater market demand.

Milk quota reforms distort trade, says UK dairy industry

EU agriculture ministers yesterday agreed on further measures designed to progressively liberalise the bloc’s dairy sector, but industry associations have said these will simply lead to more market distortion.

Germans more concerned about environment than food safety

Germans see environmental issues as more of a risk to their health than food, according to a new survey from the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Arla introduces new generation of whey permeate

Arla is raising the bar on whey permeate functionality with a new range said to have flavour profile and low hygroscopy, attributes that will make it easier to use in a range of applications.

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Research brings grain breeding for nutritional benefits a step closer from BakeryAndSnacks

Researchers at Rothamsted Research in the UK have analysed 200 globally-sourced whole grains for their known health-promoting components, which they say could lead to selective grain breeding for healthier wholegrain foods.

Lutein safe but won’t help infant eye function, says EFSA from NutraIngredients

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed lutein safe for use in infant formula in doses up to 250-300mg/l and 500mg/l in follow-on formula.

Selenium may ease onset of metabolic syndrome: Study from NutraIngredients

An increased intake of selenium may decrease risk factors for metabolic syndrome and inflammation, suggests a new study from Spain.

Wheat yields will be slashed as phosphate runs out, warns scientist from BakeryAndSnacks

Research for the EU’s Quality Low Input Food Programme has warned that wheat yields could be more than halved by the end of the century at the latest, as the world’s phosphate supplies run out.

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