sugar
Focus: Hitting the sweet spots with sugar alternatives
Over the past decade, the so-called war on sugar has continued to intensify, with many health experts describing it as “public enemy number one”. Confectionery Production examines industry’s response, reports Daisy Phillipson
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocosuisse raises concerns as Swiss chocolate sales fall
Latest figures from Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss Chocolate manufacturers has raised concerns as annual sales fell by CHF 260 million (14.5%), to CHF 1.53 billion, amid key market challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: The International Sugar Organisation engages with governments on health policies
The International Sugar Organisation has a challenging task on its hands in engaging with governments, industry organisations around the world to inform on its appropriate uses, including confectionery. Keith Nuthall meets its executive director José Orive
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories
Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.
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.
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.
Sugarwise aims to reduce amount of sugar in schools
The School Food Standards, that all British Schools must adhere to, currently place no limit on the amount of sugar children consume while at school.
Older generation drives sugar reduction
Research by Innova Markets Insights has shown that those in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964) are those most looking to reduce their sugar consumption.
First Global Sugar Summit addresses industry challenges
The first Global Sugar Summit launches in London on March 27, and will address the challenges across the sugar supply chain today.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle launches stevia sustainability project with Earthwatch
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, together with its stevia partner Sweet Green Fields, is conducting a new research project to assess the sustainability of the stevia supply chain.
Children ‘exceed recommended sugar limit by age 10’
The average 10-year-old has consumed as much sugar in their lifetime as the recommended limit for an 18-year-old, according to Public Health England (PHE)
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut posts annual growth despite market challenges
Barry Callebaut’s annual results have posted a 0.1% increase in sales revenue, to CHF 6.9 billion, and a net 31% rise in profits, to CHF 357.4 million, supported by growth in key global markets. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle ingredient shortlisted for Gulfood awards
Tate & Lyle has announced its Promitor Soluble Fibre is shortlisted in the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.