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Government launches nutrition labelling initiative
October 29, 2010, Toronto - Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq and Nancy Croitoru, president and CEO,
Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), announced the launch of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign to help
Canadians make informed food choices. Health
Canada and FCPC
developed the multi-media Nutrition Facts Education Campaign that focuses on
increasing Canadians' understanding of the Nutrition Facts table and, in
particular, the % Daily Value.
Mintel predicts consumer trends for 2011
October 29, 2010, UK - While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock created by the
global economic crisis, lessons have been learnt, behaviours changed and
consumer adaptability has created a new way of life. With that in
mind, Mintel predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead,
examining how long term behaviour has been implicated. In 2011,
consumers are living for the long term with attitudes inspired by a
changed value set.
Prairie wheat harvest down
October 29, 2010, Calgary - A
rainy spring followed by a cool, cloudy summer and early frost has
taken a toll on wheat harvests across the Prairies as farmers bring in
the last of the crops. |READ MORE
Consumer confidence declines slightly in Q3
October 28, 2010, Canada – A growing number of Canadians think the recession is over, but many are still being cautious in their spending, according to Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Index.
IBIE sets optimistic tone for industry
October 28, 2010, Washington, DC - The International Baking Industry Exposition, which
took place in Las Vegas from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29, lived up to its tagline as the place “Where the Industry Unites."
Sugar prices poised to surge
October, 28, 2010 - The leading traders of physical raw sugar say
that the commodity is likely to hit a 30-year peak in the coming
months. |READ MORE
Defatted cocoa best choice for low-fat chocolate
October 26, 2010, United Kingdom - Formulating reduced fat chocolate using defatted cocoa powder may be the "best compromise" for confectionery producers, according to a new study. |READ MORE
Study finds antioxidants may improve bread quality
October 26, 2010, Denmark - The quality and shelf life of whole grain bread may be improved by reducing oxidation during storage, according to new research into the potential of antioxidant ingredients. |READ MORE
Puratos tackles sourdough capacity shortfall
October 26, 2010, Belgium - A new natural sourdough production unit in Belgium will boost volume and help meet the hike in demand from bakers, according to Puratos. |READ MORE
Unifiller nominated for BC exporter award
October 26, 2010, Vancouver – For the second year in a row, Unifiller Systems has been nominated as one of British Columbia’s top manufactured products exporters.
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