News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Mars, one of the most recognisable chocolate confectionery brands in the world, has confirmed that UK production of its Twix and Starburst brands is to be outsourced to Continental Europe, ending weeks of speculation and axing 700 jobs in the process,...
Chewing gum manufacturer Wrigley has revealed that its 2005 business strategy will once again focus on expanding beyond its core line of gum-based confectionery and has played down speculation that it is on the acquisition trail, Tom Armitage reports.
Demand for vitamins and minerals in developing countries is being boosted by UN-backed funding for flour fortification that seeks to eliminate common nutrient deficiencies.