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Soy proteins designed to replace milk

By  Neil Merrett

Two new soy-based ingredients could allow processors to replace higher-priced dairy counterparts without significantly affecting nutrition and taste, their manufacturer claims.

Natra moves into chocolate spread market

By  Charlotte Eyre

Spanish cocoa company Natra announced yesterday the acquisition of Belgium-based All Crump, as part of the company's plans to enter the chocolate spread market.

Hershey's profits plummet

By  Charlotte Eyre

Hershey said yesterday that third quarter margins fell a massive 13 percentage points from the same period in 2006, as a result of tough competition in the premium chocolate market and rising milk costs.