News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Fat and calorie content remain at the top of the list when it comes to checking food labels, according to a recent poll, which reveals that although most consumers check labels they are still likely to purchase 'unhealthy' products.
Cool packaging
A shrink technology that binds solar cells and heat pumpsonto surfaces could lead to the development of self-cooling soda bottles,scientists say.
University of Birmingham researchers have reported that caffeine can boost nerve cell activity in the brain, potentially protecting against memory loss.
The FSA has published guidance designed to help UK food firms improve their labelling advice for people with allergies.
Recycled packaging has become a more viable option in the UK, according to three leading firms spanning soft drinks, food retailing and cosmetics, who have been trialling products and gauging consumer opinion.
PL Thomas has launched a new carrageenan product designed for use in gel sets, which claims to cut costs in half and eliminate the need for gelatin or locust bean gum.
A new self-refrigerating can lowers beverage temperature bya minimum of 16.7° C in just three minutes, its developers claim.