Archives for May 13, 2009

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Confectionery boost for dollar store-demand - report

By Neil Merrett

Consumers at various levels of income are increasingly turning to lower cost ‘dollar stores’ to appease their sweet tooth, according to new US-based research suggesting candy and snacks are a major focus for budgeting buyers.

Stevia World puts stevia on the map as sugar replacer

By Jess Halliday

Speakers at the first day of Stevia World have focused on the potential of stevia sweeteners as mainstream sugar replacers, as well as their role in tackling surging rates of diet related ill health, such as diabetes.