Archives for November 27, 2003

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New chocolate rules, new growth opportunities

Controversial changes over two years ago to Europe's chocolate rules - that had cocoa puritans and producers up in arms - came into force in the summer, providing ingredients companies with a raft of new opportunities.

Scientists beat the bean taste

Food scientists in the US have developed a new dough formulation to eradicate the musty, 'beany' aftertaste of some soy-based breads.

Drinks groups slammed over underage drinking

Nearly a decade after the debate over the advertising tactics of the major drinks groups kicked off in the UK, a similar polemic over the effect of alcopops is currently raging in the US.