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Wrigley set to cut carbon
20-Nov-2008 - Chewing gum manufacturer Wrigley has announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint in Western Europe.
Gifts and share packs prompt Nestle travel launches
20-Nov-2008 - Nestle International Travel Retail (NITR) is concentrating on expanding its range of confectionery and increase the frequency of its product launches in order to profit from its fastest-growing product sectors.
EFSA says yes to xylitol dental health claim for chewing gum, no for pastilles
19-Nov-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim that xylitol-sweetened chewing gum reduces the risk of tooth decay but rejected the same claim for pastilles.
Hershey appoints senior VP
19-Nov-2008 - US chocolate manufacturer Hershey has appointed Terence O’Day as its senior vice president of global operations.
Olofsson leaves Nestlé for Carrefour
18-Nov-2008 - French retail giant Carrefour has appointed Nestlé executive Lars Olofsson as its new CEO.
In search of probiotics' oral potential
14-Nov-2008 - UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is seeking commercial interest for a research project that will explore the potential of probiotics to deliver oral health benefits.
Divine launches new chocolate hearts
13-Nov-2008 - Fairtrade chocolate manufacturer Divine is launching a new chocolate heart product for Valentine’s Day.
Chinese consumers go premium after melamine scare - TNS
13-Nov-2008 - The global furore over the recent melamine contamination scandal in China appears to have driven consumers in that country increasingly towards premium and international brands, according to research group TNS Worldpanel.
Research boost for allergen-free ginger
13-Nov-2008 - A manufacturer of confectionary ginger is developing a new processing system that eliminates the need to use sulphites as a preservative, making its ginger products allergy-free.
Promising stevia sales ahead of GRAS
12-Nov-2008 - Sales of a stevia supplement across the US could hint at the potential demand for the natural sweetener in food and beverages as GRAS notification is expected within days.
The wrong time for another healthy eating campaign?
12-Nov-2008 - The UK’s DoH should have waited to launch its new anti-obesity initiative until the economic situation has improved, as many small food businesses are already busy enough coping with the recession, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Chocolate benefiting from economic gloom, says Natra
11-Nov-2008 - Natra’s nine month results provide more evidence that the chocolate sector can withstand – and even do well – in periods of financial depression.
DoH and FDF move up a gear in struggle against obesity
10-Nov-2008 - New steps in food’s role in the fight against obesity in the UK are being taken today by the DoH and the FDF.
Tunnock’s goes east
10-Nov-2008 - Scottish confectioner Tunnock’s is looking to export its traditional sweet treats to Russia.
Belcolade to launch books
07-Nov-2008 - Belgian chocolate manufacturer Belcolade has announced a collaboration with publisher Editions Françoise Blouard.
Barry Callebaut’s profits reflect healthy appetite for chocolate
07-Nov-2008 - Swiss-based cocoa and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has weathered wild volatility on world cocoa markets, reporting a 66.5 per cent rise in its full-year net profits.
Cargill teams up with ANADER for rural development
06-Nov-2008 - Agricultural manufacturer and processor Cargill has announced a new partnership with ANADER, the national agency for rural development in Ivory Coast.
Yoghurt drink makers wary of soft drink challenge
06-Nov-2008 - As drink manufacturers strive to provide innovative functional products to increasingly health focused consumers, dairy goods such as yoghurt may be an emerging route able to help bridge demand.
GRAS notice sucralose targets drink maker cost cuts
06-Nov-2008 - A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to provide Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a sucralose-based sweetener may ensure more cost efficient formulation for global drinks groups, says it manufacturer.
Cocoa flavanols cut blood pressure, says study
05-Nov-2008 - The daily consumption of 17 grams of ACTICOA dark chocolate, containing 500 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols, for two weeks helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, according to new research presented at Health Ingredients Europe (HIE) 2008 Show in Paris.
FSA reassess drink and chocolate caffeine pregnancy stance
04-Nov-2008 - The UK-based Food Standard’s Agency (FSA) has revaluated its guidance on the recommended caffeine intake for pregnant women in a variety of products such as coffee, tea, cola drinks and even plain chocolate over health concerns.
EFSA ok's cholesterol lowering claim
03-Nov-2008 - Benecol has joined its main competitor, Unilever-owned plant sterol-based, functional food range, Flora pro.activ, in having a cholesterol-lowering health claim approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Functional chocolate bars with private label appeal, new launch
03-Nov-2008 - Squarely targeting the growing demand from confectioners and retailers for health-promoting products, chocolate maker Natra has rolled out a range of functional chocolate bars specifically directed at private label brands.
A menu for American food policy
03-Nov-2008 - At the time of writing, the US is poised to go to the polls. The next two days are going to be hugely exciting. And when it’s all over, after the victor gets some well-earned rest… he’ll rub his sleepy eyes and ask: ‘What’s for breakfast?'.
Competition watchdog extends probe of Danisco-Nordzucker deal
03-Nov-2008 - The Danisco deal to spin-off of its sugar arm to Germany's Nordzucker faces delays after German competition authorities take their review into a second phase, opting to investigate the €750m takeover further.
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