Dairy manufacturers are the target of a new colour range from Israeli supplier LycoRed with red, yellow and orange shades derived from lycopene and natural beta-carotene that promise stability even in fortified yoghurt drinks.

Below normal levels of vitamin D, due to low sun exposure, have been associated with increased incidence of food allergy and eczema in children, say researchers.

The Commission has move to clear up any confusion related to aspects of the new food labeling regulation for small and medium sized food companies in the EU.

Calls for increased taxation and tighter regulation of sugar, to bring it into line with alcohol and cigarettes, have been branded ineffective, flawed, and naive, by academic experts and industry in Europe.

The Association of European Coeliac Societies has adopted Coeliac UK’s gluten-free symbol as it looks to standardise gluten-free labelling across Europe.

Leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms active in dairy have been particularly successful in increasing margins since 2006, despite rising commodity costs and a hostile economic environment, according to a new report from Rabobank.

Dutch confectionery firm BIP Candy & Toy has acquired British-based What Next Candy for an undisclosed sum.

DSM is set to transfer the manufacturing of satiety ingredients by its business unit from Sweden to the US claiming that it makes economic sense to relocate the facility due to the take-up of the products in North America.

As Greencore reveals progress in its plans to switch from euro to sterling for its reporting currency, analysts remain upbeat about the potential of the group’s core business and synergies arising out of the Uniq takeover.

Spanish firm Natra has announced a new international chocolate subsidiary as it attempts to improve efficiency and explore new markets.