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barry callebaut is forging ahead with research that could establish the humble cocoa bean as one of the most potent healthy foods available to man, according to the chocolate giant's chief innovation officer. the company recently announced the launch of a new probiotic chocolate developed in collaboration with lal'foods. hans vriens, chief innovation officer, told foodnavigator.

pepsico, proctor & gamble and united biscuits top the list of most successful snack companies, thanks to strong sales of popular favourites combined with innovation in the health and premium sectors, according to euromonitor. pepsico, proctor & gamble and united biscuits top the list of most successful snack companies, thanks to strong sales of popular favourites combined with innovation in the health and premium sectors, according to euromonitor.

the uk's food standards agency (fsa) is set to update industry guidelines on the use of words such as 'fresh', 'natural' and 'pure' in food labelling. the fsa last issued labelling guidelines on these marketing terms in 2002. it has now launched a consultation to adapt the advice in light of new developments in the food industry and growing concerns from consumers on the descriptions put onto some labels.

diet and cancer are directly linked, with alcohol and red and processed meats posing particular risks, according to the world cancer research fund's (wcrf) study released this week. a panel of world-renowned scientists looked at 7,000 studies published since the 1960s. entitled food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer, the report includes 10 recommendations on how to prevent cancer.

the company's second quarter revenues increased 22.6%, while the equivalent average quoted poultry market improved 23.4% relative to the same period of fiscal 2007. the company’s cost of sales per pound increased 12.2% as compared to the same period last year due to the continued escalation of feed ingredient pricing and a $2.1 million asset valuation adjustment to an inactive facility recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

using low sodium sea salt from haiti in the west indies, these six new products include both table ground and course ground sea salts, plus four blends of sea salt and spices. based in colorado, this new company and its products are being launched by robert list, formerly president and major owner of hammond's candies of denver, colorado. these products are available for wholesale as well as for retail customers.

lars frederiksen, ceo of chr hansen, said: "dairy cultures are our largest area of business representing two thirds of our total turnover. we have seen continuing positive sales for quite some time, and lately the growth has exceeded all our expectations with present growth rates at 12-15%. this investment makes it possible for us to supply the global market with high quality products farsightedly, fast and flexibly.

for the third quarter of 2007, the company reported total operating revenue, including company restaurant sales and franchise revenue, of $241.4 million, compared with $258.2 million in the prior year quarter. franchise revenue increased $1.1 million to $24.6 million. company restaurant operating margin for the third quarter was 11.9%, a decrease of 1.9 percentage points compared with the same period last year.

the maker of fox's glacier mints and other sweets has said that none of the affected products were released to the market. the company also said that the contamination was from a batch of brazil nuts at its leicester plant.the company, which has halted production on four lines, has started a testing and cleansing program under supervision of the food standards agency and the regional office of the environmental food team.

under the terms of letter of intent, all of the present activities of shamir salads are to be performed through the new entity newco. g willi-food is to hold a 51% interest in newco, and the current owners of shamir salads would hold the remaining interest. in consideration for the 51% interest in newco, g willi-food would pay to the owners of shamir salads an amount equal to 2.55 times newco's net profit after all applicable taxes, as determined in accordance with newco's audited financial statements for the year 2008.