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‘Critical’ EU sugar supplies demand urgent action: CIUS
16-Sep-2011 - EU sugar supplies are at their most critical levels since the 2005 sugar reform and are causing ‘extreme volatility, instability and disruption’ to the European food and drink industry.
Sky-high sugar prices threaten US jobs, warn confectioners
15-Sep-2011 - Inflated US sugar prices are threatening jobs throughout the country’s confectionery industry, warned the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in a letter to the US Department of Agriculture.
Speculation said to be key driver in food price instability
14-Sep-2011 - A new report from the World Development Movement (WDM) links financial speculation to the rising cost of foods, and calls for effective regulation to curb banks betting on food prices in financial markets.
Surging supply projections do little to suppress cocoa prices
13-Sep-2011 - Surging cocoa supplies did little to prevent front month prices for cocoa (cocoa futures) creeping up by 4 per cent throughout August, according to Euromonitor. “The big surprise has been that this rise has taken place on the back of strong supply projections,” said senior foods analyst Francisco Redruello.
‘Sweets for my sweet’ costly for Bulgarian confectioners
12-Sep-2011 - EU-wide sugar shortages have led to particular problems for confectioners in Bulgaria, according to recent comments from a trade body in that country.
PureCircle gets ready for EU stevia backing, opens UK office
08-Sep-2011 - In anticipation of stevia approval in Europe, leading producer, PureCircle, has announced that it is setting up its European headquarters in the UK to support customers in their launches throughout the region.
Nestle's take two on probiotic curd market in India
08-Sep-2011 - In an attempt to rebrand its pitch to Indian customers who are yet to transition towards healthier food products, Nestle India Ltd has phased out its existing probiotic dahi (curd) product in India for a new brand.
Barry Callebaut launches €22m European investment
05-Sep-2011 - Chocolate and cocoa products supplier Barry Callebaut is to invest €22m in upgrading and expanding its European facilities.
Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years
31-Aug-2011 - The entrepreneur behind Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins - says the category could be worth $1bn in the next three-to-five years.
Browne’s plans to top the chocolate pops
26-Aug-2011 - The new owners of premium chocolatier Browne’s have outlined plans to put the company onto a “rapid growth” trajectory.
World sugar stocks on track for recovery
25-Aug-2011 - Sugar stocks should rise significantly from their current low levels, with analysts forecasting a global sugar surplus of around 9.5m tonnes in the 2011/12 (October-September) crop year, on the back of increased production in Europe and Asia.
Cargill pays premium millions to cocoa farmers as sustainable sourcing grows
24-Aug-2011 - Cargill’s drive to secure a good quality and sustainable supply of cocoa beans is filtering down to famers in Cote d'Ivoire as it has just made premium payments totalling more than US $2.2m.
Top 5 most read stories this summer
22-Aug-2011 - ConfectioneryNews is taking a look back over which stories have been most popular with you the readers this summer.
Navigating the Asia Pacific food industry? Welcome to FoodNavigator-Asia.com
22-Aug-2011 - The leading source of news for the food and beverage industry in Europe and North America has now expanded to Asia, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of experienced local journalists.
Bendicks Winchester redundancies start
19-Aug-2011 - Storck has started making redundancies as it prepares to close its Bendicks manufacturing operation in Winchester.
EC may boost sugar supply after price hikes and complaints
16-Aug-2011 - The European Commission will consider boosting the availability of sugar at its next tonnage tender meeting on August 25 after sharp rises in prices and calls from food manufacturers for it to increase sugar quotas or abandon them.
Nestlé: recession stunts Russian confectionery market growth
16-Aug-2011 - The economic downturn has put the brakes on the development of the Russian confectionery market and led to subdued growth for Nestlé in Russia in the first half of 2011, according to the company.
Cargill research: UK consumers dissatisfied with sweetener options
11-Aug-2011 - Research conducted by stevia partners Cargill and Associated British Foods subsidiary Silver Spoon has found UK consumers are keen for natural alternatives to artificial low-calorie sweeteners.
Barry Callebaut confirms Ivory Coast expansion
10-Aug-2011 - Cocoa and chocolate products supplier Barry Callebaut has confirmed reports that it plans to upgrade grinding capacity at one of its cocoa processing plants in Ivory Coast from 105,000 to 175,000 tonnes a year.
Emerging markets drive ADM’s expansion plans in Asia
10-Aug-2011 - Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced that it will expand its cocoa processing capabilities at its facility in Singapore to enable it to keep pace with growing demand for cocoa and chocolate products from Asian markets.
The future of sweet treats: To boldly go … smaller
10-Aug-2011 - The ‘miniature’ trend has real staying power in the sweet treats category, according to market researcher The Hartman Group.
Kids seeing fewer TV ads for sweets and snacks, study finds
08-Aug-2011 - The number of TV advertisements US children see for high-fat, salty and sugary foods and beverages has declined in recent years – but the majority of kids’ TV food advertising is still for less healthy choices, according to new research.
Analyst: Sugar should level off and don't expect dramatic drop in cocoa prices
04-Aug-2011 - There will be no dramatic drop in cocoa prices in the coming months as forecast by numerous speculators hoping to cash in on a downward trend, reports a cocoa market specialist.
Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
01-Aug-2011 - Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
Indonesia: Nestlé commits to sustainable cocoa goal
01-Aug-2011 - Indonesia is the focus of an extension of Nestlé’s sustainable Cocoa Plan initiative, with the Swiss food group aiming to pump $4m (€2.7m) into bean production in that country.
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