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a simple structured emulsion system could correct for flavour imbalances in reduced and low-fat products, scientists at nestlé research center (nrc) have reported. the structured emulsion, where unsaturated monoglycerides are added to the oil, produced an aroma release profile close to that observed from a traditional emulsion containing double the fat content, states the study in the journal of agricultural and food chemistry .

danisco is to acquire an ingredients division of associated british foods to boost growth and extend its european customer base. the denmark-based worldwide ingredients producer has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the shares in uk-based emulsifiers producer abitec. it is conditional upon the approval of the appropriate competition authorities. "by combining danisco's emulsifiers technology and production capability with abitec's customer base and market access, we will create an even better platform for developing new products and supporting customer needs and thereby further enhance our position," said martin klavs nielsen, head of danisco's emulsifiers business.

as the food versus fuel battle continues to rage, increasing competition for prices may prompt a consumer shift towards supermarket own-brand products instead of branded goods, according to a report by frost & sullivan. published this week, the supermarket sweep on rising food prices? the conundrum faced by manufacturers and consumers sets out challenges resulting from the recent market pressures on raw materials such as wheat and corn.

the uk government will say today that the nation must adopt a single, consistent food labelling system. health secretary alan johnson will announce the government's nutrition labelling plans later today, as part of a wider-reaching obesity strategy. the promise of a " single, simple and effective" food labelling system is designed to provide consumers with consistent information, following concerns that the three different labelling schemes in use today could be leading to confusion.

europe's food safety watchdog has issued updated advice on reducing the risk of the food-borne bacteria listeria, urging food manufacturers to watch out for contamination during packaging, preparation and storage of food. in an opinion published yesterday, the scientific panel on biological hazards (biohaz) of the european food safety authority (efsa) warned that listeria was on the rise, after a general decline in the 1990s.

stretch island will invest $450 million over the next three years to increase organic fruit research and education projects. the funds will be distributed through a grant process. in addition to this special fruit initiative, the company will also contribute to organic farming research foundation's (ofrf) general grant-making program in an effort to support the overall growth of organic agriculture throughout north america.

the identified franchise territories include des moines, ames, cedar falls, cedar rapids, council bluffs, davenport, dubuque, iowa city, sioux city and waterloo. john matthews, president and ceo, said: "our business model is different from all others in the industry. it's all about convenience and a healthy alternative for busy people, all for around $3 to $4 a serving, and less than many fast food options.

the website encourages customers to place an order online by using two large buttons and a navigation link. the menu and find a store sections provide customers the details to place a pizza order. rob weisberg, vice president of precision and print marketing, said: "the online ordering section of www.dominos.com is better than ever. customers will find a new look to the online ordering navigation tool they have grown accustomed to.

the company spent the past few years preparing for the arrival of these first montreal restaurants by investing in consumer research, local partnerships, brand exposure and the opening of six non-traditional locations in the montreal area. it is also introducing some fresh and distinctive features to serve the montreal market by acting on the feedback it received from focus groups and also through other market research.

company's sales volumes rose 10.6% to 331,916 metric tones for the first three months of the fiscal year. the volumes were driven by the development of the food manufacturers business unit as an increasing number of food manufacturers outsourced their chocolate needs to barry callebaut. the gourmet & specialties business unit also saw growth as the demand for premium quality chocolate continued to rise.