Ad block: Smaller confectioners to stop advertising to kids under new scheme
Six US confectionery businesses have pledged not to advertise directly to children below the age of 12 under a new industry initiative.
Archives for March 17, 2016
Ashland to debut FDA approved coating for packaging
Ashland will debut its Purekote 23589 coating that can be used safely in food packaging applications regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at Dscoop, Texas, (April 14-16).
Burton's relaunches and extends 'special treat' Maryland cookies range
Burton’s Biscuit Company is bringing all its Maryland ‘special treat’ cookies under a unifying banner in the UK and extending the line-up with new products.
Ferrara extends Easter line-up as it looks to double revenue by 2020
Ferrara Candy Company has expanded its Easter portfolio with four new products.
Polyols offer potential to plug the sugar gap - but problems remain
The focus on sugar intensified yesterday with news of a tax on soft drinks in the UK. But assuming a shift to low or no-sugar foods and drinks will lead to a boost in low-calorie speciality sweeteners is probably wide of the mark, unless they are natural.
The Future of Confectionery Packaging: ISM & ProSweets 2016
‘Space-Age’ QR codes, on-pack features and edible packaging
‘Space-Age’ QR codes, more on-pack features and edible packaging were topics discussed during The Future of Confectionery Packaging panel session at ISM & ProSweets 2016, in Cologne, Germany, last month.