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Asahi to acquire Independent Liquor
Japan's Asahi Group Holdings today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of Independent Liquor from Pacific Equity Partners and Unitas Capital in a 97.6bn Yen ($1.28bn) deal...
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Bright Food acquisition could provide reassurance, says analyst
Bright Food's acquisition of Manassen could be reassuring for consumers, according to an industry analyst, amid rumours that it is hoping to buy a 75% stake worth A$400m...
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Indian dietary body proposes symbol-based food labelling
To combat the rise of obesity and health related diseases in India, a top institute is proposing a change in the food labelling norms to reflect lower literacy rates...
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Vitafoods Asia 2011 preview
Western diets drive Asian functional foods development
Asia Pacific markets are ripe for functional foods development as a response to the increasing prevalence of western diets, says Katrina Diamonon, consumer analyst at market researcher, Datamonitor...
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Promotions provide opportunities in Asia, says Nielsen
A new Nielsen study on shopper trends shows an increase in promotion-seeking as a result of inflationary concerns, providing opportunities for manufacturers to gain strong shopper and brand loyalty...
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Muesli nutrition study renews traffic light labelling debate
The traffic light labelling system may have lost steam in Europe but in Australia, the debate has again been reignited with a new study on the nutritional content of muesli...
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Fosters urges rejection of SABMiller offer
Fosters is advising shareholders to ignore SABMiller's (SAB) latest takeover bid, saying the offer price "undervalues the company"...
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Trade body trumpets commercial opportunities in Indian plastic sector
With one of the fastest growth rates in the world and per capita consumption forecast to double by 2015, the India plastic sector represents a major commercial opportunities for foreign companies, said the British Plastics Federation...
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News in brief
China big market for Malaysian halal food
Malaysian halal food makers have a number of opportunities in China's food market, especially in the Muslim population provinces, a statement from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said...
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Folate fortification linked to lower colon cancer risk
Increased intakes of folate following the introduction of fortification in the US was associated with a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, says a new analysis...
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Genomics tool improves flavour formation, robustness of food microbes
Genomic technologies to change the culturing of bacterial strains and map the resulting genome profile could help with flavour formation in cheeses, or boos the survivability of probiotic strains, say scientists from NIZO Food Research...
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Study shows opportunity for listeria control in cooked meats
Foodborne listeriosis is on the rise throughout Europe, but a new report from scientists suggests improved treatment methods could help combat the problem in cooked meat providing extra assurance for food processors...
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Nutrition claims made simple for food marketers
Food manufacturers and marketers who are "irked" by tight nutrition claim regulations are being offered practical steps to ensure they comply with the rules whilst remaining competitive...
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Australia's RFG signs deal for NZ coffee facility
Australia-based Retail Food Group (RFG) will acquire the assets of New Zealand-based Evolution Coffee Roasters Group (ECRG) in a deal the latter expects will bolster its existing portfolio of products in the region...
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Mayonnaise better than butter? India's Amul says not
A spat has arisen between two leading food giants in India over the use of certain advertising that portrays mayonnaise as being better than butter...
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Taiwan claims DEHP problem under control
Taiwan has told countries that had placed a ban on the import of its food products that it has managed to gain control of the DEHP food contamination problem from earlier this year...
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Goodman Fielder to open new gluten free bakery in NZ
Australian food manufacturer Goodman Fielder Ltd is set to open a new dedicated gluten free bakery in Huntly, New Zealand next month in order to cater to the rising demand for such products there...
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New food disposal norms for China
A new proposal in China plans to change the process of how food products are disposed when they are past their expiry date or do not meet food safety standards in the country...
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News in brief
Multivac's €20,000 aid to Japanese customers
Processing operations which fell victim to the disaster in Japan are being helped out to the tune of €20,000 by packaging machinery specialist Multivac...
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