ICCO cuts cocoa deficit forecast
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) anticipates a lower than expected global cocoa shortage in the 2011/12 season due to ideal weather conditions and higher grinds in some cocoa producing countries.
Archives for June 3, 2012
Aluminium-free colours range fits impending EU law: Sensient
German colours specialist, Sensient, has an aluminium-free colour range that it says will plug demands defined by the impending EU law to reduce aluminium levels in foods.
Dark chocolate consumption linked with heart benefits
Consumption of dark chocolate could help to shrink the risk of heart disease in people with metabolic syndrome, according to new scientific data.
Kraft risks being left out of recycling loop after rejecting EPR call
Kraft Foods’ refusal to adopt a policy on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for its US packaging operations is likely causing millions of dollars of post-consumer waste ending up in landfill, said a shareholder advocacy group as it warned the move...
Sustainability expert on enviro-friendly confectionery packaging
ConfectioneryNews.com speaks to Innovia Films’ sustainability head about the latest trends in green confectionery packaging.
Tasty innovation ensures resilience in cash-strapped, health-conscious Australia
The Australian confectionery market has remained resilient in the face of economic struggles due to investment in product development from the industry, accoding to a report.