Gum the ‘main challenge’ for Kraft as chocolate category grows
Kraft Foods has reported that the biggest challenge in its otherwise growing confectionery/global snacks category is gum.
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Haribo fined €2.4m for conspiring with rivals after Mars tip-off
Gummi-bear manufacturer Haribo has been fined €2.4m by German antitrust authorities for exchanging sales information with competitors.
Cocoa contamination not a major source of carcinogen in diet, say researchers
Cocoa products do not represent a major source of the potential carcinogen ochratoxin A in the diet, but may still requite monitoring, according to a new analysis of the supply chain.
Cocoa and green tea extracts show anti-inflammatory benefits: Study
Flavanol-rich extracts from cocoa and green tea may reduce markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in obese adults at risk for insulin resistance, says a new study.