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Chocolate imbued with ‘good intentions’ and endorsed by Dalai Lama
confectionerynews.com — “A US company has introduced an organic chocolates range that it claims is infused with good intentions and has the Dalai Lama’s seal of approval.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on December 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Who Knew? A new organic chocolate is apparently infused with good intentions & has the Dalai Lama's seal of approval http://t.co/JAh4XLdM
Dark chocolate/cocoa effective for cholesterol improvements: Meta-analysis
confectionerynews.com — “Consuming polyphenol-rich dark chocolate or cocoa products may reduce total and LD cholesterol levels, but has no effect on HDL levels, according to a meta-analysis of 10 clinical trials.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on August 25, 2011 at 6:36 pm By:
Dark chocolate/cocoa improve cholesterol - read article then check out Kardea truffles r http://t.co/Q10kG3T via @ConfectioneryNw
Kids seeing fewer TV ads for sweets and snacks, study finds
confectionerynews.com — “The number of TV advertisements US children see for high-fat, salty and sugary foods and beverages has declined in recent years – but the majority of kids’ TV food advertising is still for less healthy choices, according to new research.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on August 8, 2011 at 2:19 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
86% of ads targeted at kids under 11 feature products high in saturated fat, sodium or sugar, says new report http://t.co/f5BoswX #health
Chocolate can boost exercise endurance, says study
confectionerynews.com — “Chocolate can enhance exercise performance, according to a new mouse study.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on August 8, 2011 at 12:47 pm By:
Karen Ansel Nutritionist and Dietitian
Chocolate can boost exercise endurance says new study: http://bit.ly/pb5Ncn
Endangered consumers ignorant of allergy labelling, FSA study
confectionerynews.com — “The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new research showing that most participants with 'life threatening' nut allergies believed that products without allergen advice boxes posed no danger.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on June 27, 2011 at 11:48 am By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
May Contain? Endangered consumers not well-versed when it comes to allergy labelling, says new study http://t.co/EvkmIhA #foodallergy
Cocoa shortage by 2020 unless industry acts now, warns Mars
confectionerynews.com — “Confectionery giant Mars predicts a major cocoa shortage by 2020 and reveals harmonization of global cocoa certification programmes to ensure meaningful income hikes for farmers is one of its sustainable cocoa project goals.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on June 23, 2011 at 12:28 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Chocolate company warns more needs to be done "to promote sustainability” to avoid near-term chocolate & cocoa shortage http://t.co/R9qyL5k
Heart health claims are boosting chocolate’s growth potential, report
confectionerynews.com — “There is growth potential for dark chocolate in the functional food sector, with the product carrying most of the heart health claims in the confectionery segment, says Leatherhead Food Research.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on June 13, 2011 at 4:35 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Heart health claims and its high antioxidant levels are boosting chocolate’s growth potential http://t.co/4y9Cbuh
Price hikes underpin strong growth at Kraft during Q1
confectionerynews.com — “Kraft Foods has reported strong sales and profit growth in the first quarter as it increased prices and advertising efforts for core brands to tackle higher commodity costs.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Kraft capitalizes on price hikes, increased advertising & chocolate & cookie growth to hit numbers for shareholders http://t.co/yPe5dhr
USDA increases sugar import quota
confectionerynews.com — “The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday that it will increase sugar imports by 325,000 short tons in fiscal 2011 -- a move that has been welcomed by sweetener users.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2011 at 12:32 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
To meet demand,USDA increases sugar import quota (policy was set in 1981 farm bill in order to control supply & demand) http://bit.ly/dN5oLi
Sustainability of West African cocoa growing questioned
confectionerynews.com — “Cocoa farming has been a contributor to deforestation and degradation in West Africa due to limited fertilizer use as well as outdated crop husbandry methods, claim two research groups in a newly published study in Environmental Management.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2011 at 4:38 pm By:
P. Mimi Poinsett MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
RT @ConfectioneryNw Sustainability of West African cocoa growing questioned http://bit.ly/huqT2C #fairtrade via @globalexchange
EC sugar measures for next year 'premature', says industry
confectionerynews.com — “EU food industry representatives have termed --'premature--™ the proposal by the European Commission (EC) to allow 650,000 tonnes of out of quota sugar exports from October.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2011 at 12:22 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
As sugar prices rise, Europeans ease sugar quotas http://bit.ly/f3wixG while US biotech industry genetically engineers sugarbeets for profit
Antitrust fine on Kraft and Unilever may act as 'deterrent' to others, lawyer
confectionerynews.com — “The German cartel office--™s fine of ,38m imposed on Kraft Foods, Unilever and Dr Oetker for illegal disclosure of --'competition relevant information--™ may act as a deterrent to other brand owners to curtail such practices, claims an antitrust expert.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2011 at 1:49 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Food Cartels? Kraft & Unilever receive antitrust fines for violating competition laws & colluding over product pricing http://bit.ly/ff6aD7
Court overturns order to destroy GM sugar beets
confectionerynews.com — “A federal appeals court in San Francisco has overturned a previous ruling to destroy genetically modified (GM) sugar beets, ruling in favor of Monsanto and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on February 28, 2011 at 1:55 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Not allowed in Europe/UK/Japan/NZ/Australia "GM sugar beets account for 95% of those being grown in US acc to the USDA" http://bit.ly/ewwvas
CEO shares how Nestle copes with raw material price hikes
confectionerynews.com — “Nestle will use price increases as a last resort in the face of rising raw material costs, says its CEO, and only after implementing its 4-point strategy based on trend predictions, engaging suppliers, replacing ingredients, and cutting down waste.” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on February 17, 2011 at 1:22 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Nestle CEO likens the current food & economic climate to a Rubik’s cube –“fascinating and a hell of a challenge†http://bit.ly/fIppTC
Labels still preferred for allergen info - but could be improved
confectionerynews.com — “A new international study has shed light on food allergy sufferers' preferred formats for receiving information on allergens in food products, and indicated that novel intelligent communication technologies, such as hand-held scanners, are not suitable replacements for labelling but could” View full resource at confectionerynews.com
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2011 at 2:26 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Got Labels? A new international study sheds light on food allergy sufferers' preferred formats for allergen labeling http://bit.ly/fo2bqE
