Cocoa waste may become valuable source of pectin, suggest researchers
Cacao pod husks – a major by-product of cocoa processing – could provide industry with a new, environmentally friendly source of pectin, say researchers.
Archives for May 9, 2012
Food solution integration costs hit otherwise satisfactory GEA Q1 results
GEA said continuing strong demand for food processing technology meant it was “satisfied” with performance in the first quarter of 2012 even as one-off integration costs for its food solutions unit were largely responsible for its year-on-year operating...
Nestlé teams with Girl Scouts for limited edition Crunch bars
Nestlé has teamed-up with the Girl Scouts to create limited edition Crunch candy bars.
Chewing gum impairs short-term memory, says study
Chewing gum harms short-term memory contrary to previous studies that suggested gum could improve recall, according to researchers.
Blommer predicts looming cocoa supply crisis
Demand for cocoa is expected to climb 30% in the next 10 years creating a 25% shortage of current supply, according to North American cocoa processor and chocolate ingredients supplier Blommer Chocolate Company.