Archives for May 22, 2003

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Spanish confectioner in sticky situation

Spanish confectionery group Chupa Chups has announced a 17 per cent drop in sales for 2002 - a decline which has forced it to close most of its foreign production units.

EC withdraws confectionery additive

The European Commission has announced the permanent withdrawal of the confectionery additive konjac (E425). The move comes after fears that the additive can potentially cause fatal choking.

CP Kelco outlines pectin plans

CP Kelco has announced plans to increase pectin capacity at its Skensved, Denmark and Limeira, Brazil facilities.