Europe approves use of new high-intensity sweetener
The European Commission has approved the use of the high-intensity sweetener advantame in a variety of food and drink categories.
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Snyderman: People are ‘hard wired’ to love candy
Dr. Nancy Snyderman, a surgeon and resident medical expert on NBC, believes candy and sugar are not taboos, but necessary to human health.
Taking the biscuit: Consumers more sensitive to sugar reductions than fat
Food manufacturers could reduce the fat content of biscuits by up to 50% without impacting overall product acceptability, according to new research.
Film lifts sustainability barrier
Toray Plastics has launched Torayfan CBS2, a sustainable high-barrier BOPP film designed to protect bakery, snack, and candy products, while also protecting the environment.
Roshen owner wins Ukraine election: Long live the president! But will his choc firm get the chop?
If Petro Poroshenko sells his chocolate firm Roshen following his Ukrainian presidential victory, Lotte is the most likely buyer, says Mintel analyst.