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31-Aug-2011
Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years
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...
New cooker cuts confectioners’ energy usage, Baker Perkins
A new confectionery cooker cuts energy costs for manufacturers by reclaiming process heat that would otherwise be wasted, according to Baker Perkins.
Huhtamaki to close New Zealand flexibles plant, transfer ops to Asia
Huhtamaki has announced it is to close a flexible packaging plant in New Zealand over concerns around its operational efficiency and competition in the national market.
29-Aug-2011
Confectionery giants head industry move to natural, Leatherhead
Confectionery giants such as Nestlé, Haribo and Cadbury have been at the forefront of efforts to move away from artificial additives, as the general industry makes a shift to natural...
Systematic review: Chocolate can reduce heart disease risk by a third
A Cambridge University-led systematic review published today in the British Medical Journal has concluded that polyphenol-rich chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease by a third.
Sustainable palm oil reaches million hectare mark
The first one million hectares of certified land for sustainable palm production marks ‘a turning point’ for industry, according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
ADM invests US$4.4m to boost cocoa production in Ivory Coast
Global confectionery supplier Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is injecting US$4.4m (€3m) into its Ivory Coast cocoa programme as the country tries to recover from its recent civil turmoil and an...
Australian government set to oppose palm oil labelling bill
The palm oil labelling bill in Australia is entering its next phase, with the House of Representatives set to vote on whether it becomes law – and the current government...
26-Aug-2011
Browne’s plans to top the chocolate pops
The new owners of premium chocolatier Browne’s have outlined plans to put the company onto a “rapid growth” trajectory.
25-Aug-2011
Lindt: consumer sentiment buttresses top-end confectionery sales
Despite volatile cocoa prices, fragile consumer confidence and retail price pressure, positive first-half results posted by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli point to a high level of resilience at...
World sugar stocks on track for recovery
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...
24-Aug-2011
Nestlé: green waste treatment plans given go-ahead
Nestlé’s plans to build an anaerobic digestion plant for treating waste at its Fawdon site in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green light by planners.
Cargill pays premium millions to cocoa farmers as sustainable sourcing grows
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...
23-Aug-2011
Wanted: Food science journalist/editor
Do you know your prebiotics from your probiotics? Could you write and broadcast convincingly about emulsifiers and stabilisers? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you.
22-Aug-2011
Dark chocolate/cocoa effective for cholesterol improvements: Meta-analysis
Consuming polyphenol-rich dark chocolate or cocoa products may reduce total and LD cholesterol levels, but has no effect on HDL levels, according to a meta-analysis of 10 clinical trials.
Top 5 most read stories this summer
ConfectioneryNews is taking a look back over which stories have been most popular with you the readers this summer.
Constantia targets emerging markets with Turkish flexible takeover
Constantia has completed a deal to take over a Turkish flexible packaging outfit in a bid to boost growth in developing markets such as the Middle East, North Africa and...
Amcor doubles profits, serves notice of growth acceleration
Amcor said its profits almost doubled last year on rising demand for both its flexible and rigid packaging and sooner-than expected benefits from its acquisition of Alcan.
Navigating the Asia Pacific food industry? Welcome to FoodNavigator-Asia.com
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...
19-Aug-2011
Bendicks Winchester redundancies start
Storck has started making redundancies as it prepares to close its Bendicks manufacturing operation in Winchester.
18-Aug-2011
Cadbury raises augmented reality bar with interactive game
Cadbury has become the latest food brand to dip a toe in the in the experimental waters of augmented reality as part of a growing trend in interactive packaging.
Compostable films pass mineral oil barrier tests with flying colours, company
Innovia Films said extensive tests have demonstrated its cellulose-based compostable films provide an effective barrier against the migration of mineral oil residues from recycled cardboard packaging into food.
17-Aug-2011
New front end for Fortress food industry metal detectors
Fortress Technology Europe has designed a new ‘front end’ for its Phantom metal detectors, giving users a more robust control panel along with the option of plugging a USB...
Kerry delivers “solid” H1 with 6% profit hike to €214m
Irish dairy and ingredients group Kerry has turned in a”solid” first half of 2011 that saw it increase volumes, weather raw material price hikes, and see success in a “go-to-market”...
16-Aug-2011
EC may boost sugar supply after price hikes and complaints
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...
Confectionery manufacturer fined after worker’s finger severed
A UK confectionery manufacturer has been fined after part of a worker’s finger was cut off by a sweet making machine.
Nestlé: recession stunts Russian confectionery market growth
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,...
12-Aug-2011
Simulation software unwraps benefits for Cadbury
Improved productivity, reduced cardboard consumption and the elimination of waste have followed the installation of Witness simulation software at Kraft’s Cadbury plant in Bournville, according to the company.
11-Aug-2011
Cocoa’s benefits linked to anti-inflammatory potential: Human data
The potential health benefits of cocoa polyphenols may be linked to their anti-inflammatory potential, suggests data from a human study from the University of Barcelona, Spain.
Cargill research: UK consumers dissatisfied with sweetener options
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.
10-Aug-2011
Barry Callebaut confirms Ivory Coast expansion
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...
Emerging markets drive ADM’s expansion plans in Asia
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...
Analyst: No certainty Kraft split will unlock fresh value
While the boss of Kraft Foods believes the whole of the business is worth less than the sum of its parts, it is by no means obvious that cutting it...
The future of sweet treats: To boldly go … smaller
The ‘miniature’ trend has real staying power in the sweet treats category, according to market researcher The Hartman Group.
08-Aug-2011
Chocolate can boost exercise endurance, says study
Chocolate can enhance exercise performance, according to a new mouse study.
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Senomyx: New sucrose enhancer could help firms slash sugar by 50 percent
A novel sucrose enhancer that could help firms slash sugar in products by up to 50 percent has been moved into the development phase at San-Diego-based flavor innovator Senomyx.
Kids seeing fewer TV ads for sweets and snacks, study finds
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...
05-Aug-2011
Chocolate earnings climb 9 per cent for Kraft; gum growth flat
Kraft, in its second quarter results, reports continuing challenges ahead for its gum and candy division in developed markets, and claims the Cadbury takeover is a fundamental earnings driver, with...
Unite sounds warning over Kraft split
Union the Unite is seeking assurances about UK jobs and production at Kraft and Cadbury’s, following the announcement that Kraft is set to split its business into two independent companies....
04-Aug-2011
Analyst: Sugar should level off and don't expect dramatic drop in cocoa prices
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...
Kraft Foods to split into two separate companies
Kraft Foods has said it intends to split into two companies, in a move that would create a global snacks powerhouse separate from its North American grocery business.
FMC tipped to make hydrocolloid acquisition
FMC Corporation is looking to expand its food ingredients portfolio as it strengthens its already strong position in the hydrocolloids market.
03-Aug-2011
GEA notes demand from African start-ups for lolly machinery
Specific taste preferences and lower volume needs are factors behind the hike in demand from small confectionery producers in developing countries, particularly in the African region, for mid-range versions of...
Wheat and cocoa deliver for ADM but overall profit down 15%
Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) unit that processes wheat and cocoa saw a 62 per cent hike in profit but the agri-commodities giant’s overall earnings for its fourth quarter dropped 15...
02-Aug-2011
USDA allows extra specialty sugar imports to meet organic sugar demand
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the 2011-2012 sugar tariff rate quota and allowed extra specialty sugar to be made available from August 5, in response to increased...
Reducing water build-up on floors key to Listeria control in cake factories, study
Spanish researchers analysing a cake-manufacturing facility found that non-food contacts areas such as the floor are a breeding ground for Listeria monocytogenes (LM), and that the pathogen can remain in...
01-Aug-2011
Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
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
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.
EFSA boosts Toothfriendly developing world dental campaign
The 20-year-old non-profit group, Toothfriendly, says its efforts to promote dental health have been boosted by recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinions – including non-European, developing world nations.
News in brief
Lees Foods hit by commodity prices
Scottish bakery group Lees Foods said it had been hit by high commodity costs in a July 28 trading update.
News in brief
Ajinomoto feels earthquake effects as sales dip 2.6%
Japanese ingredients supplier Ajinomoto has seen Q1 sales drop 2.6% to ¥296.3bn, with slow global economies and the aftermath of the March natural disasters in Japan affecting the results.
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