Archives for July 31, 2013

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Paxiom enters flow wrapping

The Paxiom Group has entered the flow wrapping industry having launched a machine capable of wrapping confectionery such as individual mints and chocolate bars.

EFSA panel says advantame is safe for use

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that aspartame-derived sweetener advantame is safe for human consumption.

'Russia never visited our factories,' says ousted Roshen

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Ukrainian confectionery firm Roshen has said that Russia did not inspect their factories in connection with the recent safety allegations, saying instead that the tests looked at end products in Russia only.

Chicle gum distributor urges Australians to stop chewing on plastic

By Oliver Nieburg

The distributor of Chicza, an organic biodegradable chewing gum made from tree sap, is hoping to capitalize on the growing popularity of organic and sustainable products in Australia and is urging consumers to stop chewing gum made from synthetic polymers.