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Wrigley profits up on Europe and Asia sales

Obesity largely determined by genetics, says study

Consumers demand guilt-free indulgence

 
   
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Zinc, vitamin A pills show malaria benefits: study

Study questions antioxidant vitamins for dementia

Merger fails for UK dairy cooperatives

Potato is best tolerated food, says tester

 
 
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Mars, Nestle promise ethical cocoa supply
Global confectioners Mars and Nestle have joined a sustainable cocoa programme, which aims to establish a traceability system for all farmers in the Ivory Coast... Read


Liquorice lollipop launched for tooth health
Scientists in California have developed a sugar-free lollipop, infused with a liquorice extract, that they claim can help prevent tooth decay... Read


Wrigley profits up on Europe and Asia sales
US-based chewing gum firm Wrigley today posted full year growth in both operating profit and margins, thanks to international and developing market sales... Read


Obesity largely determined by genetics, says study
Genetics and heritability may account for 77 per cent of obesity, while environmental factors make up less that 25 per cent, suggests new research... Read


Consumers demand guilt-free indulgence
There is increasing scope for healthy yet indulgent products as consumers refuse to sacrifice taste for nutrition, according to a new Datamonitor study... Read


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Zinc, vitamin A pills show malaria benefits: study
Supplements of vitamin A and zinc may protect children from malaria, suggest results from a new randomized, double blind trial published this week... Read


Study questions antioxidant vitamins for dementia
The risk of dementia may not be influenced by vitamin C and E supplements, suggests a new study from the US... Read


Merger fails for UK dairy cooperatives
First Milk, a leading UK dairy cooperative, is reassessing its growth plans after merger talks with national rival Milk Link were mutually called off yesterday... Read


Potato is best tolerated food, says tester
The potato is well-tolerated by more than 99 per cent of people, according to a study by YorkTest which has dubbed humble spud the 'safest food in Britain'... Read

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Branding Vs label info: who's the enemy?

Product branding and information provided to consumers on food labels are again at loggerheads, and industry doesn't seem likely to accept new EU labelling proposals without a fight. Read



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Cadbury adopts new pathogen testing system
Global confectionery giant Cadbury has stepped up its microbiological surveillance by adopting the Pathatrix pathogen testing system, according to its creator... Read


Confectionery packing technology set for Interpack launch
Packaging manufacturer TNA will launch six new technologies, aimed at improving confectionery and snack packing, at the Interpack trade show in Germany in April... Read


LFI researches texture solutions for low fat foods
Leatherhead Food International (LFI) intends to tap into a very pressing technical challenge for manufacturers looking to produce low fat foods that maintain an indulgent appeal... Read


EFSA reports progress on flavour evaluations
The European Food Safety Authority is expecting to complete its evaluation of the safety of 2,800 flavouring substances by April to allow for a positive list to be established, but is seeking for more information... Read


News briefs: Woolworths, product launches, and premium chocolate
In confectionery news this week, Woolworths secures sweet supplier EUK with a loan deal, confectionery product launches outnumber other food categories, and dark chocolate continues to prove popular with manufacturers... Read

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