Archives for January 12, 2010

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FSA seeks views on Wrigley’s magnolia bark

By Jess Halliday

Magnolia bark extract could be used in chewing gum and mint confectionery to enhance their breath-freshening action, believes Wrigley, which has filed for novel foods approval in the EU.

Cadbury worth more than Kraft bid - analysts

By staff reporter

US based market analyst firm Bernstein Research claims that there is more value for Cadbury shareholders in the UK confectionery giant remaining a standalone company should a higher bid from Kraft does not materialise.

Sweetness enhancer is Reb C, says Redpoint

By Jess Halliday

Redpoint Bio has revealed that is RP44 sweetness enhancer is in fact Reb-C, a component of stevia and a side stream of Reb-A production. It could be used in conjunction with Reb-A and sugar to lower calorie levels further than previously possible.