News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Demand for cocoa is expected to climb 30% in the next 10 years creating a 25% shortage of current supply, according to North American cocoa processor and chocolate ingredients supplier Blommer Chocolate Company.
Cacao pod husks – a major by-product of cocoa processing – could provide industry with a new, environmentally friendly source of pectin, say researchers.
Chewing gum harms short-term memory contrary to previous studies that suggested gum could improve recall, according to researchers.
GEA said continuing strong demand for food processing technology meant it was “satisfied” with performance in the first quarter of 2012 even as one-off integration costs for its food solutions unit were largely responsible for its year-on-year operating...
Nestlé has teamed-up with the Girl Scouts to create limited edition Crunch candy bars.