Sugar free class action against Wrigley thrown out
A class action lawsuit alleging Wrigley made misleading “sugar free” claims has been dismissed by a Californian court.
Archives for January 13, 2014
European Candy Group snaps up Kraepelien & Holm
Private label confectioner European Candy Group has acquired Dutch licorice firm Kraepelien & Holm.
FDA approves expanded use of acacia gum
The US Food and Drug Administration has amended food additive regulations to allow expanded safe use of acacia gum (gum arabic) in foods, in response to a petition filed by Nexira, supplier of a dietary soluble acacia gum marketed as Fibregum.
Obesity counterattack: sugar reduction campaign in quotes
Prominent nutritionists have provided their exclusive feedback on Action on Sugar’s sugar reduction campaign, designed to combat the rising incidence of obesity in the UK.