Tooth-friendly candy promise with novel probiotic, says BASF-backed study
A short-term pilot study claims that a lactic acid bacterium holds potential for use in sugar-free candies to reduce the risk of dental caries.
Archives for December 5, 2013
Hershey launches Jolly Rancher in India
Hershey has chosen India as the first country outside of North America to launch the Jolly Rancher brand.
Adding powdered pectin to gum significantly improves release of lipophilic flavors, cooling agents, says Kraft patent
Adding powdered pectin to chewing gum can significantly improve the release of fat soluble ingredients such as flavors and cooling agents as it is chewed, according to a patent application filed by Kraft and Cadbury revealing "surprising" and...
Magic Choc personalized candy toy outpaces big brands in Xmas run-up
Choc-O-Bloc’s personalized candy toy Magic Choc is outselling major brands online in the UK ahead of the key Christmas period.
The European food industry: Health claims, recession and global competition
We gave the European food industry a check-up at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), talking with some of the industry's top ingredients players about EU health claims, economic recovery and how to remain competitive on a global stage.