Mars develops technique to produce historical chocolate
Mars has used a new processing technique to produce chocolate that resembles the taste and texture of when it was first imported to America.
Archives for February 21, 2006
Doubts cast over value of low-calorie sweeteners
A lack of convincing evidence means that firm conclusions on the role of artificial sweeteners in weight loss cannot yet be made, according to a scientist.
Thorntons sales decline continues
Thorntons, the UK confectioner, has continued its sales slide, reporting concerning interim results.
Aquanova Degussa alliance promotes nanotech ingredients
Aquanova's alliance with Degussa could result in a dramatic increase in the use of nanostructured solubilisates in various food applications.
Gum and emerging markets drive Cadbury's 2005 growth
Cadbury Schweppes has exploited the continued global growth of chewing gum and tapped into emerging new markets to report increased sales for 2005.
Northern Foods faces another battle front in pie market
Faced with the prospect of losing its lucrative market for Melton Mowbray pies, Northern Foods might get hit again as Cornish pasties attempt to get the same protection under the EU's geographical indications system.