Bug-infested cocoa shipment forces Brazil to suspend Ivorian imports – reports
Brazil has temporarily suspended imports from the world’s biggest cocoa grower Ivory Coast after bugs were found in a 10,000 tonne cocoa shipment, according to reports.
Archives for August 15, 2012
Dark chocolate could reduce heart disease risk, says study
Cocoa compounds found in dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure in the short term and could help guard against cardiovascular disease, according to a recently released study.
Purac gets GRAS for malic acid powder for confectionery, powdered beverages and jellies
Purac has self-affirmed the GRAS status of its coated malic acid, Purac Powder MA, for use in confectionery, powdered beverages and jellies.
Mars spends $67 million on US factory expansion to up Pretzel M&M capacity
Mars Chocolate is to invest $67m on a plant expansion in the US as it looks to introduce a new production line for Pretzel M&Ms.