Archives for April 26, 2004

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Ireland to tackle chewing gum waste

Ireland is considering tough new proposals on waste management and recyling, including a programme to target the management of chewing gum waste - a move that could effect confectionery manufacturers there.

'Nut-free' nut flavours for new labelling rules

The countdown begins to new food allergen labelling rules in Europe that herald an end to the 20 year old '25 per cent' rule. Taken together with escalating incidences of food allergies, new opportunities have arisen in the marketplace for ingredients...

Laima turns to Uzbekistan

Icelandic-Lativian confectionery producer Laima has confirmed that it is about to start caramel production in Uzbekistan in an attempt to fend off increased competition once enlargement has taken place.