ADM launches 0.5% fat cocoa powder
ADM Cocoa has introduced a low fat cocoa powder that it claims is well suited to nougats and other protein foam based confectionery that lose structure in the presence of fat.
Archives for August 21, 2013
Herring “fog” puts workers at risk for asthma and allergies
Handling herring is causing breathing problems among factory workers because of airborne fish particles from high-pressured water sprayers.
Undeclared allergens top US food recalls in Q2
Undeclared allergens continued to be a top trend for US agencies dealing with food recalls, according to the ExpertRECALL Index.
JM Smucker ‘excited’ by growth potential of Enray Inc after acquisition
It’s been a good week for JM Smucker: The company just announced the ‘small but important’ acquisition of Enray Inc., reported its ‘strongest first quarter earnings ever’, and continued to see stellar growth for the Uncrustables brand.
Canada invests millions behind beef industry
Canada’s government has announced a multimillion dollar investment into research to improve the competitiveness of the country’s beef sector.
Editor's Blog
Analysis: Where is confectionery production moving?
We’ve delved into the ConfectioneryNews archives to chart newly built factories and major investments on existing plants by the industry’s major players over the past five years to discover where capacity is moving.
Health awareness and scares behind rise of non-dairy toppings in India
Fueled by growing health concerns and new-found awareness of lactose intolerance among the consumers, India’s non-dairy toppings segment is growing in strength.
Sights on India
PepsiCo’s possible crisp co. pounce a strong signal of snack expansion
Market-watchers in India have recently been speculating that PepsiCo is poised to make a bid for an Indian crisp manufacturer as a means to grab greater control of snacks in developing Asian markets.
Canada launches WTO action over US COOL
Canada’s meat industry has welcomed the government’s decision to launch World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute proceedings against US country-of-origin labelling (COOL).
Trimming the trans fat: Kraft-backed research proposes novel cellulosic gel replacer
A novel food-grade oleogel made of cellulosic polymer, surfactant and oil could be used to substitute trans fats in foods, according to new research backed by Kraft Foods.
Hybrid algae producer Heliae quietly approaches full scale production
Early stage algae company Heliae has taken a quiet approach to business development. While the Arizona-based company is close to coming to market with a range of nutraceutical ingredients, not much has been said about them in the marketplace or the...
This warning letter headline 'contains' a word sure to get FDA’s attention
A recent Food and Drug Administration warning letter issued to Australian snack foods manufacturer Waterwheel Premium Foods points out the fine line that separates acceptable label language from violation territory. The firm made numerous errors, in...
Fonterra rubbishes Sri Lankan court summons reports
Fonterra has rubbished reports that four Sri Lanka-based executives have been summoned to face contempt of court charges over the company's alleged failure to comply with a ban on the sale and advertising of its milk products in the country.
China’s milk formula pilot scheme ignores the real food safety issues
A move by Chinese authorities to begin a pilot scheme that will eventually require all baby formula sold in the country to be distributed by pharmacies or equivalent stores has been criticised for not addressing the real problem of safety.
Horsemeat scandal - Is the food industry doing too little, too late?
Dr Barbara Wimmer from Eurofins Medigenomix DNA analysis centre in Germany, which was one of the first independent laboratories to confirm contamination of beef with horse meat in Ireland, is one of the speakers at Horsegate.
Plastics Europe wades into BPA obesity debate
Plastics Europe has hit back at a BPA obesity study highlighted by researchers at New York University.
Young Germans increase organic food purchases
Younger consumers increasingly are driving organic food sales in Germany, according to new figures from the German ministry of food, agriculture and consumer protection (BMELV).
Foot-and-mouth outbreaks in southern Russia
A series of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been reported in the south of Russia over the past month, prompting Russian vets to take urgent measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
‘Drink up thy zyder!’ Carlsberg hard cider brand Somersby grows 85%
Carlsberg brand Somersby grew volumes 85% in H1 2013 with the hard cider performing especially well in the UK and Poland.
Nearly 250 Heinz jobs under threat in UK and Ireland
Heinz has said that it may cut 248 office jobs across the UK and Ireland, as part of its transition to a private company.
Childhood allergy linked to omega-3 and omega-6: Study
Babies born with high levels ofpoly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in cord blood may be more likely to develop respiratory and skin allergies in their early teens, according to new research.
Diamond Foods settles lawsuit over accounting errors, denies wrongdoing, liability
Premium nuts and snacks maker Diamond Foods has agreed to settle a private securities class action against the firm and two of its former executives over accounting errors that forced it to restate its 2010 and 2011 earnings and scuppered its plan to buy...
Russell Stover Candies handed $44,005 fine for chemical hazard exposure
US confectioner Russell Stover Candies has been fined $44,005 for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals.
Heineken: 5% rise in Asian drinkers by 2015
The Asian beer market is the greatest potential for growth in the future, says Heineken as it expands its Sidel canning line.
Limited edition Pepsi-flavored Cheetos in Japan
Frito-Lay has developed Pepsi-flavored Cheetos for the Japanese snack market, but revealed no plans to bring them to other markets.