Sugar & Confectionery
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Codex approval of steviol glycosides production technology to boost production of low-sugar foods
ITALY – International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted the specifications for four different technologies for the production of steviol glycosides. The four production technologies approved by…
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Kenya’s leading miller Rai Group expands operations with establishment of new US$44m sugar factory
KENYA – Kenyan industrial conglomerate, Rai Group, is set to commence operations at its newly built sugar production unit, Naitiri Sugar Company, by the end…
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Nigeria introduces sugar tax on non-alcoholic beverages to encourage healthy lifestyle
NIGERIA – The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the introduction of excise duty of N10 (US$0.024) per litre on all non-alcoholic, carbonated and sweetened…
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Soda taxes put brakes on consumer demand for sugar beverages, new study funds
USA – Consumer demand for sugary beverages has been significantly reduced by the implementation of sugar taxes in some jurisdiction, a new study by the…
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Snack processors seek new ways to meet changing consumer needs as consumption grows
The snack market is under pressure to shed its association with guilty consumption through the introduction of healthier ingredients and manufacturers are innovating to deliver the next generation of nutritious and authentic snackable moments.