GENERAL NEWS
'Organic' leaves an off-taste for British consumers
3rd September A survey by food and drink research firm MMR Worldwide has found that organic products are now only ranked 27th out of 34 in terms of 'looked for' products by consumers in the UK.
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Maltitol found to show good digestive tolerance in children
2nd September A new study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition has found that sugar replacement ingredient maltitol is better tolerated than previously thought, even in children.
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Study: Vanilla flavoured gum may help with nicotine withdrawal
1st September A US study has found that chewing specifically vanilla flavoured gum may help reduce the negative effects associated with nicotine withdrawal in smokers.
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Nestle Nutrition head resigns
31st August Nestlé Nutrition announced today that boss Richard Laube has reigned in order to pursue new personal opportunities.
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Ferrero Rocher announces winner of £6m advertising account
August 27th Following the resignation of advertising agency WCRS in June, Ferrero UK has appointed Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R to manage its marketing, a deal worth around £6 million.
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Relief at last for chocolate manufacturers?
26th August Chocolate manufacturers can breathe a tentative sigh of relief as cocoa futures relax to a one-year low on news that supplies may be rising.
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Cadbury's Keynsham plant celebrated in an exhibition
25th August Cadbury's Keynsham plant in Bristol, UK, is the subject of 'The Somerdale Story', a new exhibition documenting the history of the facility which has been earmarked for closure by new owners Kraft Foods.
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Lindt: Global cocoa surplus for 2011
24th August Lindt & Sprungli Chief Executive Ernst Tanner has said he expects the global cocoa market to move into surplus for 2010/2011, according to Reuters.
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Probiotics group to launch consumer-facing website
23rd July The international Probiotics Association (IPA) has announced plans to launch a new website next year, with the aim of providing consumers with accurate information about probiotics and their properties.Read more...
Kraft need packaging to protect chocolate from the summer
Kraft Foods is turning to the confectionery industry to find packaging technology that will protect chocolate from melting.
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Ferrero plan for second plant in India
Ferrero, the Italian confectionary giant, have plans to build a second production facility in India.
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AAK boost profit
The development of profit and volume sales have continued during the second quarter of 2010, compared with the same quarter in 2009. Profit has improved by 12 per cent.
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Confectionery prices dip while fruit and veg costs more
Inflation figures in the UK have revealed vegetables and mineral water are rising in price, while chocolate, sugar and confectionary are dipping.
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Heart patients pick pill over chocolate
A new study revealed that heart patients would rather take a prescription pill than eat chocolate as medicine.
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Chocolate right on the money at Nestle
Nestle chocolate products have recorded double digit growth in the emerging markets.
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Food & Drink News Review Breaks Global Circulation Record
Food and Drink News Review (FDNR), by Kennedy's, has broken the record in the publishing industry by having more readers around the world in the food and drink sector than any other worldwide title.
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Straight to the point
A moment on the lips, really is a lifetime on the hips; the Weight Watchers points system has been out of date since World War 2.
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Beneo Label storms across Spain and Panama
Two major Spanish supermarkets and a dairy producer in Panama, have launched new products from the Beneo group (Germany.)
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Cadburys a profit winner for Kraft
Kraft's take over of Cadburys (UK), helped the food giant to boost profits by an extra 25 per cent.
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Kraft profits climb 13 per cent
Kraft Foods Inc, announced that second quarter profit increased after improved performance in Europe.
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Beneo expand into India
The Ministry of Health in India has approved Beneo's sugar replacer, Isomalt.
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Wheat prices set to soar
Russia has banned all exports of wheat from the country, after droughts decimate crops.
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Cadbury's campaign to back 2012 Olympics
Cadburys have come up with an innovative new advertisement to lever their sponsorship of the 2012 London Olympics.
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Outsiders Lotte beat rivals to Wedel
Japan-based multinational giant Lotte Group was the surprise winner of the acquisition battle for Polish confectionery company E. Wedel following months of speculation.
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Tangerine look to recruit more staff
Tangerine Confectionery (UK), the largest independent sugar confectionery manufacturer in Europe, has signed a contract with recruitment firm gap personnel, to provide workers in their seven production sites across the UK.
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Cargill and Unilever partner for sustainable palm oil
29th July Cargill have entered into a supply partnership with Unilever's European division to provide 10,000 metric tonnes of segregated, refined palm oil.
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Naturex reports 'impressive performance' for H1
28th July Naturex have announced initial 2010 first half results, which were bolstered by last year's Natraceutial acquisition.
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Indonesia to get in on the cocoa futures action
27th July According to Financial Times blog beyondbrics, Indonesia has announced plans to launch a September cocoa contract on the Jakarta Futures Exchange.
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Roshen up 35 per cent in first half 2010
26th July Ukrainian sweet manufacturer Roshen Confectionery Corporation has announced a 35% increase in sales for the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2009.
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Zetar's profits surge by 40 per cent
23rd July Despite 'extreme' cost increases, snack and confectionery firm Zetar have announced a 40% rise in adjusted pre-tax profits to £6.4m, with sales up 11% to £132m.
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Zurich airport train station was void of all human life...
The packaging around our products has become a major influence on the consumers reason for purchase.
Consumers want more and more from their colours and flavours.
Let's twist again: All the latest updates from the world of twist wrap
Key trends such as health, convenience, environmental concerns, fairtrade, sustainability and production ethics are now starting to define every stage of the manufacturing process.
This month Angus Kennedy interviews Steven Joseph, Executive Chairman- Tangerine Confectionery (UK)
Despite the trend towards all things health related, jellies and gums are still popular confections. Ingredient producers have had to diversify and offer producers ‘healthier’ formations.
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Kennedy’s Confection takes a look at recent developments in bakery
I like writing about people who were born in the same year as me (1964), especially when they are one of the most respected chocolate connoisseurs in Europe! I was invited to see Mr. Pierre Marcolini, owner of the company ‘named after him’. I drove to their factory and headquarters in Belgium to discover why one of the most revered producers of fine chocolates is launching a sugar-free brand.
