Locust bean gum plagued by low prices
Low prices for locust bean gum could lead to future supply issues, says a hydrocolloids expert, as present returns on pods do not make the harvest worthwhile for growers.
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Chocolate flavors help cushion cocoa price impact
Synergy has released a range of chocolate flavors intended to help manufacturers sidestep the impact of volatile cocoa prices.
Major JK Sucralose expansion predicts market surge
JK Sucralose has announced that it intends to expand capacity at its Jiangsu, China plant to 4,000 metric tonnes by 2020, confident that the market is set to skyrocket.
Self-regulation not working for unhealthy ads, CSPI
A new survey of food ads on kids' TV network Nickelodeon has found that almost 80 percent are for unhealthy products, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which believes self-regulation is not working.