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Archives for October 24, 2011

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Wrigley and Kraft opt for smaller gum packs for cash-strapped US consumers

25-Oct-2011
By Oliver Nieburg

Gum titans Wrigley and Kraft Foods plan to introduce smaller five-piece chewing gum packs at reduced rates to boost US sales and reflect consumer spending trends.

Continued volatility expected for EU sugar market but deregulation could ease supply shortfall – report

25-Oct-2011
By Oliver Nieburg

Instability in the European sugar market is set to continue in the near future though further deregulation anticipated for 2015 could help bakery and confectionery manufacturers, according to a report from financial services provider Rabobank Group.

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