News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Despite extensive company restructuring and the imminent sale of its sugar division, Netherlands-based ingredients group CSM today announced strong profits in the first half and is optimistic the upward trend will continue.
The UK Cadbury salmonella scare continues to dog the company as its local council applies for around £30,000 (€44,500) in funding to investigate safety breaches at the factory where contamination occurred.
The growing use of membrane filtration technologies for water purification and recycling is being driven in part by the dramatic reductions in cost, according to study by Frost & Sullivan.
Gum production could be revolutionized thanks to a new method developed by the Wrigley company.
Chocolate manufacturers suffering from a dip in sales of seasonal products should consider introducing products for lesser holidays, including traditionally ethnic celebrations, according to Mintel.
A UK food company has found a unique way to target the growing functional confectionery market, mixing aromatherapy with chocolate.