Archives for January 15, 2009

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Marabel Farms put US growth hope in new warehouse

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Marabel Farms, an independent producer and supplier of cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic, has opened its first warehouse and distribution centre in the US.

Hopes for recovery as French chocolate market dips

Growth in the French chocolate confectionery market fell sharply in 2008 but it is forecast to recover this year, helped by sales of premium products, according to Snapshots, a market reports company.

Fibre-rich ice-cream gets formulation boost: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Dietary fibres may control crystallisation and recrystallisation in ice creams, and offer new formulation possibilities for formulators, according to new research from Greece.