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Perfetti Van Melle introduces functionality to Mentos and Smint lines
Italian-Dutch confectionery and gum maker Perfetti Van Melle is adding functional ingredients to its popular Mentos Gum and Smint brands.
Archives for December 19, 2022
FDA testing finds 10% of imported honey adulterated with undeclared sweeteners: 'Simply put, consumers are being cheated'
Ten percent of imported honey samples recently assessed by FDA were found to be adulterated with undeclared added sweeteners, demonstrating a need for continued testing to help prevent distribution of noncompliant products in the U.S. market, the agency...
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NCA issues statement on Consumer Reports study into heavy metals in chocolate and cocoa
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has issued a statement on the findings of a consumer report released in the United States that claims to have found dangerous amounts of heavy metals (lead and cadmium) in chocolate from popular brands...