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Senomyx granted patent for sweeter food

By  Philippa Jones

Senomyx, a developer of novel flavor ingredients for the packaged food industry, has been granted a patent for a technology that makes foods taste sweeter, the US Patent and Trademark Office has announced.

EU's chemicals law comes into effect

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Europe's groundbreaking law requiring manufacturers and others to ensure that the chemicals they use are registered with a new regulator, comes into effect tomorrow.

UK proposes CO2 labelling for products

By  Ahmed ElAmin

In a bid to push processors and other manufacturers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the UK government yesterday unveiled a proposal to put "carbon footprint" labels on all products.

CCFRA reviews children's food choice triggers

By  staff reporter

A new review of what influences children's food choices will help food companies develop and market appealing products - and aid bodies that regulate marketing practices, says publisher CCFRA.