California’s confectionery product dye ban sparks ‘nanny state’ reactionAs industry observers have duly noted, the decision in California this month to place a ban on specific red dyes used in some Halloween confectionery treats has been met with charges of a ‘nanny state’ seeking to overly control food companies and consumers in making their food choices.
Barry Callebaut claims major breakthrough from FDA over cocoa flavanol benefitsThe Barry Callebaut Group has claimed a key breakthrough and sector first in gaining a qualified health claim in the US, stating that cocoa powder may reduce risks of cardiovascular disease through cocoa flavanols, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Ruby Chocolate clears key US regulatory hurdleThe US Food and Drug Administration has granted Barry Callebaut a Temporary Marketing Permit (TMP) for its Ruby chocolate, which will signal its full commercial release in the United States. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory