Archives for June 19, 2012

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Synergy builds on appetite for street foods

By Rod Addy

Global flavours house Synergy is launching street food inspired natural seasoning blends for snack foods, building on growing demand for such flavours from the food industry and consumers.

Dispatches from Israel

Gan Shmuel delivers low sugar juices

By Rod Addy

Israel's beverage behemoth Gan Shmuel Group claims it has developed low sugar pure juices that contain no added ingredients and are undiluted, yet retain a natural, sweet taste.

SVZ completes acquisition of Mondi Foods

By Rod Addy

Netherlands-based SVZ has completed its acquisition of Mondi Foods from Sono International, following approval of the deal by competition authorities and the Dutch works council.

Antimicrobial processing aids given study backing

By Joe Whitworth

Two pathogen-reducing technologies from Birko have received independent backing from an independent US university study, which the developers claim “gives users an increased level of trust in our products.”  

Obesity threat to inner city London kids

By Rod Addy

Children in inner city London are particularly vulnerable to obesity as a result of regular consumption of high fat, salt and sugar fast foods, according to a survey published by online journal BMJ.