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Daintree Estates' latest launch Fyto the Frog milk chocolate contains novel Whole Sugarcane Sweetener. Photo: DE

Daintree Estates taps 'world first' whole sugarcane sweetener to halve sugar in chocolate

Australian firm Daintree Estates is using a sweetener combo derived from sugarcane for its new milk chocolate range Fyto that it claims can half total sugar content.

Christmas 2017 candies NPD: M&M’s, Twix, Dove, Choc on Choc and more

Mars and Choc on Choc have announced new confectionery products for the upcoming Christmas season.

Ferrero prevails in 3D trademark dispute with Polish confectioner BMB

The EU General Court has ruled in Ferrero’s favor in a 3D trademark dispute with Polish confectionery firm BMB.

Chocolate clinical trial collapses after failing to recruit participants

A trial testing the powers of dark chocolate reducing pre-eclampsia has failed after only 3.5% of the needed participants signed up for a daily dose of the sweet treat.

Amul to launch camel milk chocolates for Diwali

The owner of the Amul dairy brand will launch chocolates made from camel milk in time for the Hindu festival of Diwali.

CPG launches flat-bottom, stand-up pouch for confectionery and snacks

Consolidated Packaging Group (CPG) has launched a flat-bottom, stand-up pouch for confectionery and snacks.

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Names of executives concerned kept confidential by Swedish authorities. Photo: Cloetta

Cloetta executives detained by Swedish authorities

DouxMatok uses a tiny amount of silica combined with a mix of fibers to cut sugar in chocolate by 30-40%. Photo: DM

'Killer application' for our sugar reduction tech is chocolate: DouxMatok

Sanabel Al Salam sweets and confectionery maker. Picture: Sanabel Al Salam.

Savola Group ‘to acquire’ confectionery maker Sanabel Al Salam

Jan Schoemaker to expand into cocoa powder

Jan Schoemaker to expand into cocoa powder

Smarties' third generation of leadership takes the reins. Pic: Smarties Candy Company

Smarties Candy ‘not for sale’ as business passed onto third generation

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