News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Tough European legislation on junk food advertising to children could become a reality, if the food industry fails to produce an effective self-regulatory framework to help society deal with increasing obesity in children.
Growth in Asian and South American markets boost sales for colours firm Chr Hansen, counterbalancing a fall in revenue in North America for the first quarter of the year.
Irish food group Kerry joins the growing competition in the dynamic Chinese food market, this week announcing a €20 million investment programme to expand its presence there.
Uncertainties in the sugar market have prompted Amalgamated Sugar Company to lay off employees at its processing plant in Nyssa, Oregon.