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WORLD NEWS
UK gives out new health claim for lowering cholesterol and is likely to impact future European health claims; EU gets tough on junk food ads for kids.
HOW SOME INC MEMBERS PROMOTE NUTRITION
Australia creates a new “Nuts For Life” logo, but still hopes to eventually win a health claim; the Walnut Commission and Spanish Health Foundation team up; the Pistachio Commission signs healthy heart advocate, Jane Seymour, the Almond Board creates a global “Jane”, U.S. Hazelnut Council creates an e-newsletter and
Turkey promotes activities in China.
WORLD STATS
While it is too early to predict 2005 crops, it is more clear what the 2004 crops look like; special import statistics from Japan.
COME TO BERLIN!
We have a prestigious and entertaining program waiting for you in Berlin.
We are honored to award former Chancellor D. Helmut Kohl with the Golden Nut Award. Join our celebration in our renowned city!
HEALTH CLAIMS IN EUROPE
The EU is preparing to address the relationship between foods and their healthy attributes, which could lead to health claims opportunities for nuts.
ACRYLAMIDE UPDATE
After Sweden uncovered the negative attributes of frying, baking, grilling, toasting or microwaving at high temperatures on foods, which naturally forms acrylamide, the EU works to keep the food industry informed of new breakthroughs.
CHINA INVESTS IN EUROPEAN MANUFACTURING
Although low-cost labor and production are perceived to be a competitive advantage in China, indeed the country is looking outside its borders to invest in the manufacturing segments of business in Europe.
THE GLOBAL MOM IS THE HEALTH GATEKEEPER
Mothers are the dominant consumer worldwide and strive to give the family healthy food alternatives. They also generally rely on the same sources of information for food choices.
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