reduced sugar
New milk chocolate developed with nearly half sugar of a normal bar
A new milk chocolate bar has been developed that has nearly half the sugar of a normal bar without losing flavour.
Partnership for a Healthier America and Tate & Lyle bring attention to allulose
The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and Tate & Lyle are convening key stakeholders and public health officials in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss allulose, an emerging sugar replacement ingredient.
Sensient Flavors unveils a new Confectionery Toolbox
Sensient Flavors has developed a new Confectionery Toolbox containing the latest ideas and opportunities in confectionery production to help manufacturers stay ahead of the game.
Cargill invests in chocolate production facilities for reduced-sugar ranges
Global ingredients and solutions business Cargill has invested $5 million in its site in Mouscron (Belgium) to enhance its capabilities for producing chocolate with lower sugar levels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods including cakes, biscuits and other confectionery items, in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.
Cadbury reduced sugar Dairy Milk bars target healthier confectionery market
Cadbury has confirmed its plans to launch its 30% less sugar Dairy Milk bars in response to consumer demand for a greater variety of healthier confectionery options.
Rise of reduced sugar chocolate confectionery ranges
There have been a wide range of notable developments for the chocolate market over the past year. Neill Barston examine some of the most headline worthy releases during the past year
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Technology and creativity at the heart of Gulfood Manufacturing
While Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai has been devised to showcase technology and concepts across the complete food sector, this year’s event has underlined that confectionery and bakery are definitely among its key elements.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Tate & Lyle ingredient shortlisted for Gulfood awards
Tate & Lyle has announced its Promitor Soluble Fibre is shortlisted in the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery joins the sugar reduction drive
The announcement from Mars Wrigley Confectionery that it intends to release new UK sugar-reduced versions of its core Mars and Snickers bars is something which comes as little surprise.
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Study finds Taura’s latest reduced sugar range proves successful
A new ingredients study has found that reduced-sugar cookies containing Taura’s JusFruit pieces are perceived to be just as sweet as full-sugar alternatives, research has found.