Indonesia's Indofood Agri Resources said Wednesday that global demand for natural rubber slowed in 2012 as a result of an adverse global economy and a slowdown in tire replacement sales. Due to the weaker demand, it said RSS 3 SICOM ...
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Switching to a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruit, vegetables, and even some wine and chocolate can slash your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease. That's the conclusion of a landmark study out this week ...
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With canteen products growing in importance as an office supplies category, Nestlé Australia has announced that every chocolate it sells is now independently certified to ensure the cocoa is sourced and produced sustainably on farms ...
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Canadian retailer Loblaw has added lines of "healthier" foods to its flagship own label President's Choice. Loblaw has launched products including cereal, yoghurt and side dishes into the range. "Research shows that eighty-five percent ...
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Today, chocolates, chocolate bars and a variety of pralines are manufactured industrially. Nevertheless, the process of making chocolate demands considerable know-how and can only be carried out efficiently using modern systems. Innovative ...
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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and US-based chocolate producer TCHO have entered into a partnership to introduce innovations and quality improvements to cocoa grown in Ghana. As a part of the project, WCF and TCHO will set up a Flavor ...
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Global snacks giant Mondelez International has affirmed confidence in its ability to increase sales by at least 5% on an organic basis in 2012 amid concerns on Wall Street. Better management of input costs and higher sales in emerging ...
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Nestlé Australia has announced that every chocolate it sells is now independently certified to ensure the cocoa is sourced and produced sustainably on farms with safe working conditions. More than 3,000 tonnes of UTZ Certified ...
Theo Chocolate, a maker of organic and Fair Trade certified chocolate, is rolling out its Congo chocolate bar series at grocery, drug, and specialty stores in the US this month. Theo Congo bars, which are currently available at all Whole ...
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3D printing doll company MakieLab has upped its range of colours. There are now four colours available, including Strawberry Milk, Cocoa Bean, Pale Pistachio and the original Ice Frosting. A statement read: "We get these luscious ...
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TruMoo Chocolate Milk is a ready-to-serve milk and contains milk, cocoa and natural sugar. One serving of TruMoo chocolate milk offers 30 calories more than plain low-fat white milk. It also does not contain high fructose corn syrup. ...
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has announced the launch of Lindor Caramel truffles and the Excellence Wasabi and Excellence Strawberry bars. According to the company, the new Lindor Caramel truffle is a milk chocolate shell ...
US-based ConAgra Foods has completed the acquisition of Ralcorp, a manufacturer of private label food products in the US, for $6.8bn. The completion of the deal follows approval of the acquisition by Ralcorp's shareholders and the receipt ...
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Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has entered into an agreement to acquire Sweden-based chocolate company ASM Foods from Carletti, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Scandinavia. Carletti, ...
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Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has acquired ASM Foods in Sweden from Danish confectioner Carletti. The deal includes transfer of a speciality plant that produces compound chocolate products. Barry Callebaut will also take over ...
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