All news articles for May 2018

Lindt's Asian markets grew 33.3% in sales last year. Pic: Lindt

Emerging markets

Lindt chocolate eyes Asia for market share gain

By Douglas Yu

Lindt is heading to the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2018 in Singapore this week with a range of customized chocolates for Asian travelers.

The CSB re-enacts fatal video of PCA explosion. Photo: CSB.

CSB video re-enacts PCA explosion, which killed 3

By Jenny Eagle

The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has posted an investigation report and video on Packaging Corporation of America’s (PCA) explosion on February 8, 2017, which killed three and injured seven.

US FDA claims Vape Heads Sour Smurf Sauce resembles War Heads candy.

US FDA clamps down on e-liquid products that resemble candy packaging

By Jenny Eagle

The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it has sent 13 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble children’s juice boxes, candies and cookies.