Archives for May 27, 2008

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Wolff pledges to fight illegal honey claims

By  Laura Crowley

Ingredients company Alfred L Wolff is vigorously denying accusations against two of its US executives who were arrested for allegedly importing honey from China mislabelled as coming from Russia and the Ukraine.

Wrigley takeover renews pressure on Hershey

By  Chris Jones

Last month's surprise takeover of gum maker Wrigley by confectionery giant Mars has led to renewed speculation over the future of arch rival Hershey.

Salt reduction reaches limit for biscuits and cakes

By  Linda Rano

Many UK biscuit and cake products have reached their salt-reduction limit, thanks to bakers' efforts to cut salt components, according to Barbara Gallani, manager of the Food and Drink Federation's Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery section...