Archives for May 15, 2011

DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011

Germans take large bite of global confectionery equipment sales

German confectionery machinery suppliers grabbed 25 per cent of the total global sales in the sector last year with sustainability in utility consumption the key innovation driver, according to the VDMA, the German food processing and packaging machinery...

New gum can enhance muscle function, says Wrigley

A new Wrigley chewing gum, which claims to aid muscle function, has been singled out by Datamonitor Product Launch Analytics (PLA) team as one of the most innovative food products on the market.

Nestlé to expand York R&D centre

Nestlé has revealed to FoodManufacture.co.uk that it is planning a significant extension to its confectionery and biscuit product technology centre (PTC) in York.

Dark chocolate may combat exercise-induced oxidative stress

Consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate prior to exercise may decrease the potential muscle damaging effects of oxidative stress, suggests a new study.