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Americas: Researchers make more stevia using yeast

A report in American Chemical Society's Synthetic Biology describes a way to prepare large quantities of stevia using yeast, which would cut out the...

Europe: Herza launches sucrose-free, organic chocolate pieces

Herza launches a range of organic chocolate pieces that is produced without sucrose. The sweet taste is achieved with natural sweeteners such as coconut sugar,...

Europe: 95% of carton FSC certified, Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut says it now purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA Region. This...

Europe: Baker Perkins unveils lollipop stick placer

Baker Perkins' flat lollipop stick placer places, positions and secures the sticks in the molds prior to candy being deposited. It ensures that the...

Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut joins social enterprise cause in Singapore

The Barry Callebaut Group joins organic chocolate manufacturer and social enterprise, Wildness, and Deloitte Singapore to contribute to the communities and lead sustainability efforts...

Europe: Nestlé, R&R enter into JV

Nestlé and R&R have set up joint venture company called Froneri with sales of around CHF2.7 billion (US$2.81 billion) in more than 20 countries...

Europe: Health snacks are gaining ground, says report

The snacking market is being revolutionised by a consumer backlash against sugar, salt and artificial ingredients, as well as changing lifestyle and personal wellbeing,...

Europe: Global Easter chocolate launches up 23% in 2017, report

There has been a 23% rise in Easter chocolate launches from March 2017 to February 2018, providing a plethora of chocolate choice for Easter...

Asia Pacific: Mondelez introduces Milka products in China

Mondelez International says it will enter China's US$2.8 billion chocolate market with its Milka brand in September 2016. "When we launched our growth plan last...

Asia Pacific: Fonterra site to boost capacity with US$20M

Fonterra will invest almost US$20 million at its Te Rapa site in New Zealand to meet growing demand for cream cheese and mini-dish butter. Robert...