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	Related Industry News Krispy Kreme adopts zero trans fat label The US branch of Krispy Kreme has finally decided to remove trans fat from its products, following similar moves by the company's divisions in the UK and Australia last year... Read Edible antifreeze to offer ice cream advances Tasteless and edible antifreeze proteins could prevent the formation of ice crystals in ice cream, and maintain the smooth, silky texture, reports research from the US... Read Vietnam pepper plant opens for business Indian spice processor Vallabhdas Kanji Limited (VKL) has started commercial shipments from its new pepper plant in Vietnam; it claims the new facility makes it the only processor in the main pepper-producing countries... Read Vitamin C fortification coming to dairy LycoRed is working on a way to overcome the fortification of dairy products including milk with vitamin C, and is hopeful to see a solution this year... Read Weekly comment Back to tap: bottled water's enviro-woes It looks set to be a vintage year ahead for Chateau Eau De Source Public - or as it is more humbly known, tap water - as consumers find themselves encouraged to shun the mineral variety of the product to reduce packaging waste. Read Previous Headlines Chocolatiers face price fixing lawsuits Chocolate giants Mars, Hershey, Nestle and others have had lawsuits filed against them in the US, after the companies were investigated for price fixing last year, according to news reports... Read Barry Callebaut sets up shop in China Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut will open a new Chinese manufacturing plant near Shanghai later this month, a company spokesperson today confirmed... Read Sprayer launched for chocolate enrobement A new pressure spray system, that uses precise temperature settings, gives confectioners better control when coating products with chocolate and other viscous liquids, the manufacturer claims... Read Health, safety and food origin main issues for UK policy The UK government has set in motion a review of food policy and strategies with the publication of an analytical study on current and emerging food trends... Read Healthy gum drives growth trends Opportunities are rife for the manufacturers of functional and sugar-free gums, as consumer analysts predict that these items will far outstrip chocolate and sugar confectionery in terms of value growth... Read Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Ingredients and additives Packaging equipment and materials Processing equipment & plant design

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