EFSA revises downward ADI for synthetic blue colour
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised downward the acceptable daily intake (ADI) level for synthetic food dye Patent Blue V (E 131) in light of the latest available data.
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Cocoa deficit in 2013 no cause for concern, says ICCO
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has said that chocolate manufacturers needn’t panic by its forecasted deficit for the 2012/13 crop season.
Cargill to up cocoa capacity at Brazilian plant
Cargill plans to increase its cocoa processing capacity by 25% at its plant in Ilhéus, Brazil, to keep up with rising consumer demand for chocolate and cocoa products in the market.
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Mondelez chocolate chief pinpoints markets beyond BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India and China are not the only markets capturing the attention of the world’s leading chocolate company Mondelez International.