Archives for January 23, 2013

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Cargill and Arasco agree Middle East joint venture

23-Jan-2013

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cargill has said it intends to create a new sweeteners and starches joint venture in Saudi Arabia with agri-business firm Arasco, saying it will give the company a foothold in the fast-growing Middle East and North African market.

Heat resistant chocolate possible with hardfats, say researchers

23-Jan-2013

By Oliver Nieburg

Adding hardfats to cocoa butter boosts heat resistance in chocolate that can melt in hot climates, according to new research.

Callebaut to use RSPO-certified palm oil for compounds and fillings

23-Jan-2013

Barry Callebaut has announced that it is switching to Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified palm oil for compounds and filling at most plants.