Informing food and beverage manufacturers

CONFECTIONERY

Chr. Hansen brings natural colors to ProSweets 2010

Monday 01 February 2010

Chr. Hansen will be showcasing its complete portfolio of natural colors and coloring foodstuffs to the ProSweets 2010 trade show for the confectionery industry in Cologne, Germany, from January 31 to February 3, 2010.


Food Magazine invites petfood manufacturers to contribute now!

Thursday 17 December 2009

Features in the February 2010 issue of Food Magazine will be on confectionery, petfood, and sensors and instrumentation, with a product showcase featuring food safety equipment. Contribute your editorial now!


Sweet Rewards - but not for Mars' Maltesers

Monday 14 December 2009

The Federal Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by Mars Australia against Sweet Rewards over infringement claims.


Cadbury announces response to Kraft takeover

Tuesday 08 December 2009

UK-based Cadbury PLC has announced that it will post to shareholders its formal response to Kraft Foods Inc.’s offer on Monday 14 December 2009.


Banana growers hell-bent on Wrigley's gum ad to go

Monday 07 December 2009

Wrigley’s and the Australian banana industry have been unable to reach an agreement over the confectionery maker's television ads that the industry says denigrate the health and nutritional benefits of bananas.


New colours from Chr. Hansen - naturally

Monday 23 November 2009

A brand new white shade as well as improved versions of the yellow, green and black shades make up the 2nd generation of Chr. Hansen’s CapColors® range of natural colours.


Sweet destination for confectionery manufacturers

Friday 02 October 2009

Australian and New Zealand confectionery manufacturers may be interested to know that the world's largest candy store has just opened its doors in Dubai.


Cadbury not sweet on Kraft

Wednesday 16 September 2009

The hostile takeover of chocolate manufacturer Cadbury by American snack food giant Kraft would create a billion-dollar company in Australia, but could also lead to problems.


UK call for smaller food and beverage sizes

Wednesday 05 August 2009

The Food Standards Agency in the UK is hoping to persuade carbonated drinks and confectionery manufacturers to reduce their can and bar sizes and to stop selling special giant bar variants.


US confectionery trends look sweet for 2009

Monday 06 July 2009

US confectionery makers are thinking outside the square to provide consumers with innovative products that will drive consumer purchasing over the next five years, according to the NCA's Trend Report 2009.


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