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Sugar free gum chews up mint market
Sugar free chewing gum is the biggest growth area in the UK gum and mints sector, according to a report by Mintel.
Gum tax prevented as industry steps in
Ireland has scrapped plans for a chewing gum tax after manufacturers, including Wrigley, pledged €7 million to a campaign fund aimed at reducing litter.
Wrigley tackles chewy problem
Chewing gum manufacturers have taken up the fight against discarded gum that costs tax payers millions of pounds to clean.
US army develops tooth-cleaning gum
American soldiers could soon benefit from tooth-cleaning chewing gum. An army research team has developed an active ingredient that can be included in gum to keep mouths clean when toothpaste...
Wrigley fined for price fixing
The Romanian Competition Council has fined Wrigley Romania and 26 connected companies €5.5 million for introducing minimum prices on its products, which was seen to be a measure that is...
New flavours to widen categories for Wrigley
American confectioner Wrigley is aiming to continue its aggressive growth strategy by broadening its product ranges through brand extensions and is taking successful flavours cross-brand.
Gum innovation to enter confectionery market?
Researchers have developed a new chewing gum formulation that contains bacteria able to tackle consumers' bad breath, offering new opportunities in the market.
Wrigley challenges confectionery giants
Wrigley has unveiled its new Global Innovations Centre in Chicago, asserting its commitment to expanding beyond chewing gum into the wider confectionery market.
Wrigley expands US capacity after acquisitions from Kraft
Wrigley will be expanding its Chattanooga factory to accommodate the production of Altoid mints, which will be transferred to the US from Wales, the leading confectionery company announced on Monday.
Jigawa state to boost gum arabic supplies
Global supplies for the hydrocolloid gum arabic could creep up as Lagos announces plans to sow 500 million seeds to produce the popular confectionery ingredient, writes Lindsey Partos.
Wrigley hits US market with new flavors
Wrigley is looking to consolidate its position in the US gum market with a brand new range of summer flavors, writes Anthony Fletcher.
New gum arabic strategy to nurture buffer stocks for price stability
Buffer stocks are the cornerstone of a new strategy unveiled to stabilise price and sustain permanent supplies for gum arabic in the world's top three producing countries, writes Lindsey Partos.
Wrigley reaps early benefits of Joyco acquisition
Wrigley, the world's biggest gum manufacturer, has posted record Q1 profits and beat analysts' expectations - buoyed by impressive early sales from its recent acquisition of Spanish confectioner Joyco, Tom...
Lotte consolidates interest in Chinese gum market
South Korea's Lotte Confectionery Company, the country's largest snack food manufacturer, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in a Chinese confectioner - a move which will not only bolster...
Uganda to boost gum arabic stocks
Global supplies of gum arabic could rise by 20,000 tonnes a year as Uganda announces plans to export this popular confectionery ingredient.
No problem with gum arabic supplies, says Alfred L. Wolff
A strong network consolidated over 100 years will continue to secure supplies to the food and beverage industry for the popular ingredient gum arabic, says German supplier Alfred L. Wolff,...
Wrigley eyes expansion beyond gum, plays down acquisition speculation
Chewing gum manufacturer Wrigley has revealed that its 2005 business strategy will once again focus on expanding beyond its core line of gum-based confectionery and has played down speculation that...
Wrigley lifted by innovation and acquisitions
Continuing moves into new segments of the confectionery market have helped US gum maker Wrigley end 2004 with record sales and profits. And the acquisition of Spain's Joyco, with strong...
Dispersed raw material sources cushion CNI gum arabic supplies
Widespread procurement and more than 100 years in business help French hydrocolloid producer Colloides Naturels International (CNI) assure supplies for gum arabic amid global shortfalls in stock, writes Lindsey Partos.
Gum arabic shortage opens up market for ingredient alternatives
Prices for the popular hydrocolloid gum arabic used in a range of food applications have doubled in 12 months as political turmoil and poor stocks leave the market exposed, writes...
Wrigley buys Kraft confectionery brands
Rumours that Kraft Foods was mulling the sale of its sugar confectionery business have been circulating for a month or so, and were this week proved to be correct when...
Xanthan gum labels clarified in US
Clearing up any confusion over food labels, US food authorities have given the green light for food ingredients firms to use ethanol in precipitating food grade xanthan gum and to...
Wrigley lifted by Joyco takeover
The takeover of Spanish confectionery group Joyco earlier this year continued to lift sales at gum giant Wrigley in the third quarter of the year. Joyco's business in Asia, in...
Breath strip downturn prompts Wrigley production changes
Flagging consumer interest in Wrigley's Eclipse Flash dissolvable breath strip product has prompted the US confectioner to shut down production facilities in the US and shift manufacturing to Europe, where,...
Tax hike could curb Irish gum growth
A new gum tax in Ireland proposed to help street cleaning could add 5 to 10 cents to the price of a packet of gum, potentially curbing growth in a...
