Archives for August 21, 2008

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Pressure mounts for removal of artificial colors

By Sarah Hills

Manufacturers in the US need to take responsibility when it comes to food coloring and replace controversial artificial dyes with natural alternatives, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

News briefs: cost crunch hits choc makers

By Neil Merrett

In a week of major upheaval for a number of leading confectioners, reports suggest Cadbury may enact a number of job cuts in its New Zealand and Australian operations, while Mars joins rival Hershey in pushing up prices for its brands.