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Skimmed milk may become an unlikely new secret weapon within an athlete's kit bag, with new research linking the product to a beneficial effect on preventing dehydration after a workout.

Spirits are low after the Doha trade talks in Geneva collapsed yesterday after an intense nine days of negotiations and are high unlikely to be resumed before January 2008 or later.

LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton has recorded a strong first half of the year suggesting the luxury industry still holds promise despite the struggling economy.

Touchi, a fermented soy bean extract that has been used for centuries in Japan, China and other parts of Asia may be available to European consumers if a European Union Novel Foods application is approved.

Northern Foods and Kraft have successfully offset high commodity costs by focusing on core brands, while Weston Foods suffered an operating income decline of 30 per cent.

In the second of a four part series on natural colours, FoodNavigator looks at challenges in finding colours that work in formulations - and ensuring the supply chain is secure once a source has been identified.

Large intakes of omega-3 fatty acids from fish may explain the low levels of heart disease in the land of the rising sun, says a new study.

The number of food science graduates is falling across the globe, but measures are in place to halt the decline. Has disaster been averted? Is the industry's future assured?

DSM has upped its full-year profit forecast by €100m to almost €1bn after recording its strongest ever quarter on the back of a robust performance from its Nutrition cluster, and in particular its vitamins portfolio.

Croda profits rocket by over 60 per cent as the company successfully curbs cost inflations and sees healthy growth in its sales for the first half of the year.

In the first of a series of four articles on natural colours, FoodNavigator looks at the huge interest from the market, and predictions that colours derived from natural sources could overtake synthetic alternatives.

Sugar sweetened beverages like fruit-flavoured drinks may increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new US study.

Organic food has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years. FoodNavigator is seeking your views on whether organics have staying power, or whether consumers will lose interest over time. 

Increased blood levels of vitamin C may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 62 per cent, says a new study from Cambridge.

Symrise has reported good sales growth in local currencies for the first half of 2008 driven by flavours and emerging markets, although fragrance growth was hit by the drop-off in consumer spending on luxury goods.

Bakers and snack makers with healthy brands in their portfolio will boost consumer loyalty, confirms fresh figures from the latest league table of 500 UK superbrands.

The European market for omega-3 fatty acids is expected to grow by about 24 per cent, according to an analyst briefing from Frost & Sullivan.

The Australian drinks industry continues to hit out at government tax hikes on ready-to-drink (RTD) 'alcopop' beverages amidst press reports of new statistics suggesting consumers are opting for spirits in their place.

The European Commission has launched a campaign to inform consumers of the benefits of organic food and support those involved in the ever-growing organic market.

Rumour, according to the Romans, is a feathered beast with a myriad eyes and tongues. Last week she went bristling through the Danish business pages, spreading the word that Danisco could be bought by a private equity firm.