Archives for February 4, 2010

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Roquette gains further maltitol patent protection in the US

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A US District Court has ruled that no dry form of maltitol from Yucheng Lujian Biological Co. or its associated companies may enter the US, in the latest chapter of a patent dispute filed by French firm Roquette.

Top management at Cadbury resign

The top management at Cadbury have announced their resignation following the takeover of the UK confectionery giant by Kraft.

Dispatches from Pro Sweets

Ecomec claims hike in demand for used confectionery equipment

By Jane Byrne

The second hand confectionery equipment market is buoyant, with strong demand noted in the past 12 months, reports used machinery supplier Ecomec, who added that lack of access to credit within the industry is a predominant factor for the sales hike.