Archives for March 10, 2011

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Sodium-masking technology boosts sweetness

By Mike Stones

Masking the flavor of salt offers big opportunities for products, such as sports beverages, where salt is a winning ingredient and can boost perception of sweetness, claims flavor technology company Comax Flavors.

ADM shuts down Ivorian cocoa processing plant

By Jane Byrne

Leading cocoa processor and exporter, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), said it has suspended cocoa plant operations in the Ivory Coast and is shifting production elsewhere, due to heightened political tensions in the West African producer country.

US confectioner Necco takes down 'for sale' sign

By Jane Byrne

Workers at the New England Confectionary Company, (Necco) reacted positively to the news that the ‘for sale’ sign has been removed, with the equity group owners revealing than they will hold on to the firm for at least another year