Archives for December 10, 2013

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‘Very happy Halloween’ for US confectioners, says NCA

By Oliver Nieburg

US Halloween confectionery sales outshone expectations in 2013 driven by strong promotions from retailers and a noteworthy boost in the final week, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

Aspartame is safe, EFSA concludes

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed a major review of aspartame’s safety, and has concluded that the sweetener is safe for the general population at current consumption levels.