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UK bitesized confectionery market ‘thriving’, says Mars

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:56 +0200

Bitesize confectionery has seen 40% growth over the last four years in the UK and is now worth £550m ($859m), according to Mars which has launched its first share bag versions for its Twix and Mars brands.

Mars and Nestlé adopt UK traffic light labels; Mondelez opts out

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:33 +0200

The UK's largest confectionery company, Mondelez International-owned Cadbury, has decided against signing up to the UK’s hybrid front of pack nutritional label as competitors Mars and Nestlé adopt the tags.

Mars Drinks eyes ‘huge potential’ in single-serve beverages after new functional coffee launch

Ben.BOUCKLEY@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:46 +0200

Mars Drinks says it sees huge global potential for single-serve hot drinks machines and consumables in the high-growth office environment, and predicts ‘tremendous growth’ in emerging markets.

Caries and gingivitis sugar free gum benefits questioned: Study

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:21:32 +0200

Colombian researchers have questioned the clinical benefits of sugar free chewing gum to prevent dental caries and gingivitis after a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A scientist from Mondelez has doubted the findings.

Frutarom: ‘We want to expand our functional foods business’

Shane.STARLING@wrbm.com (Shane STARLING) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:27:01 +0200

Swiss-Israeli flavours and ingredients house Frutarom wants a greater slice of the global functional foods and drinks market with new investment and initiatives to tap markets like the Americas and Asia and the “sensitive” European market.

Salmonella scare forces recall for Aussie confectioner

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:42:34 +0200

Aust Aria has issued a recall for a product it fears may be contaminated with salmonella.

Nestlé’s answer to non-melting chocolate

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:52:07 +0200

Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Mondelez by coming up with its own non-melting chocolate, which could prove a game changer in emerging markets with hot climates.

Eurozone crisis rocks consumer sentiment but snacks stay safe: AC Nielsen

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:30:36 +0200

The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.

EFSA calls for safety tests for six food dyes – including five Southampton colours

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:28:05 +0200

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended further safety tests for six food dyes – including five of the so-called Southampton Six colours – although it says currently there is no reason to revise the acceptable daily intake (ADI).

Cocoa butter substitute use growing in Russia, says EFKO

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:19:46 +0200

Russian fats and oils supplier EFKO Group has reported rapid sales growth in cocoa butter substitutes in its first quarter (Q1) results as the domestic confectionery market picks up.

Arway Confections snaps up Long Grove Confectionery

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:13:01 +0200

Arway Confections has acquired fellow Illinois based company Long Grove Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.

Gold star: Oz confectionery industry welcomes front-of-pack labeling

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:06:13 +0200

The Australian confectionery industry has broadly welcomed a 'star based' voluntary front-of-pack labeling system but is concerned about time frames to introduce the measures.

EU releases fourth tranche of out-of-quota sugar

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:20:13 +0200

The European Commission has released a fourth round of out-of-quota sugar for the current marketing year at reduced levies in a bid to boost EU supplies as prices soar above world levels.

Mondelez spends $85m on Chinese biscuit plant expansion

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:24:01 +0200

Mondelez International has announced that it has begun expanding an Oreo and Chips Ahoy! biscuit plant based in the second largest market for both brands - China.

Cocoa may help control diabetes, claims mice study

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:05:44 +0200

Research by Penn State University has found that mice fed cocoa have a reduced risk of obesity-related inflammation and type-2 diabetes.

Nestlé reintroduces Girl Scout Candy bars

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:52:57 +0200

Nestlé USA has relaunched its limited edition Crunch Girl Scout Candy bars after a nine month absence on the marketplace.

Halloren acquires stake in Belgian chocolatier Bouchard

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:43:34 +0200

German firm Halloren has acquired a 50% stake in Belgian private label chocolate firm Bouchard to help it increase its international presence.

Wrigley develops gum sweetened with dried fruit powders

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:55:36 +0200

Using dried fruit powders to sweeten gum could be a natural alternative to sugar and may be more cost effective than polyols, says Wrigley.

Updated: Health Canada ‘reminds’ consumers over managing caffeine intake after safety review

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:41:25 +0200

Health Canada has issued a reminder for healthy adults to limit their caffeine intake to no more than 400 mg per day, with lower levels for children and pregnant women.

Third party certification only way to combat cocoa child labor, says campaign group

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:40:58 +0200

Corporate sustainability programs do not go far enough to stamp out child labor on cocoa farms - only third party certification will do, says a new campaign.