Leading chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut doubles production in Ghana
Barry Callebaut, the world's largest supplier of bulk chocolate, is set to double its cocoa grinding capacity in the African country of Ghana.
Archives for August 15, 2005
Weekly comment
In food makers we trust?
In among the hollers about obesity and the concerns over nutrition, food companies now need to work hard to ensure they clinch public trust, as a matter of insurance. This means more than compliance on traceability and labeling. This means being seen...
Food watchdog backs tough country of origin rules
Australia's food watchdog has abandoned its 'information on request' approach to the country of origin labelling of food, proposing instead a package of measures to provide consumers with tighter information.
Cocoa research could guarantee crop quality and yield
A new research project aimed at improving the quality and yields of cocoa crops through a better understanding of the plant's genetic make-up is being undertaken by the UK's University of Reading.
Tate & Lyle taps into flavoured water market
UK sweetener firm Tate & Lyle taps into the growing flavoured water market, launching two new products as part of its Rebalance range.
Hershey high on chocolate acquisitions
US confectionery company Hershey is marching along the acquisition trail, announcing this week that it has bought another premium chocolate firm, Californian-based Joseph Schmidt Confections.