Cacao diseases threaten chocolate industry
An industry expert has warned that the situation could be 'dire' for the chocolate industry if ways of preventing cacao diseases are not effectively explored.
Archives for August 15, 2006
Customized branding brings corporate logos to M&Ms
Masterfoods USA will soon allow companies to feature their logos or messages on its M&M chocolates, in a marketing move expected to launch a new platform of growth for the product.
Russia bans sweets in school canteens
Sweets such as chocolate and toffees will not be sold in school canteens throughout Russia from September 1 of this year under a new initiative announced by the country's chief sanitary doctor, Gennady Onischenko.
'Edible paint' has food applications, claim scientists
Scientists at Cornell University have created an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, removable, edible paint that could be used in candy and dietary supplements.
Danisco Sweeteners targets health-focused consumers
Danisco Sweeteners has developed a range of ingredients designed to help food makers create snacks with less than 100 calories.
Worms' noses hired to benefit wine industry
Scientists in Australia will harness the sensory ability of insects and worms to improve the electronic noses used by the food and beverage industry, particularly in the wine industry.
Keeping sugar farmers sweet
British sugar growers can breathe a sigh of relief after learning that one of the country's foremost beet producers will not be closing facilities as originally thought.