| December 31, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Changing tastes spur new Belgian chocolate recipes
Belgium's famed chocolate-makers have been slow to adapt to consumers' changing tastes, but now many are trying to make up for lost time, observers say. At Laurent Gerbaud's Brussels workshop, for instance, the traditional Manon has given way to simpler confections made with exotic ingredients and less sugar and fat. France 24/Agence France-Presse
(12/30)     
- Dry November in Brazil brings bigger sugar cane crops
The sugar cane crop in south-central Brazil is on track to be 2.6% higher than expected, thanks in part to dry November weather. The crop, which will be harvested in March, will contribute to a global sugar surplus for the 2012-2013 season, according to Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research. CandyAndSnackToday.com
(12/31)
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- What's on tap for dieters in 2013?
Low-carb and low-fat diets will give way to gluten-free eating and simpler, less processed foods this year, say registered dietitians in a recent survey from Pollock Communications. The group also agreed that adding more fruits and vegetables would be the biggest step Americans could take to improve their health. United Press International
(12/30)
- Chewing food for 30 seconds may aid in weight loss
Participants who chewed their food for 30 seconds showed lower food consumption than did those who ate at a normal speed and those who paused for 10 seconds between bites, a study indicated. Focusing on the process of food intake may trigger the brain to "remember" the meals longer and help it send fewer signals to eat more, researchers wrote in the journal Appetite. The Daily Mail (London)
(12/28)
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Global confectionery trends in 2013
On Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. EST, NCA and Planet Retail will examine five hot retail trends emerging across the globe and how they will impact confectionery sales and merchandising. The webinar, complimentary for members and retailers, will show how to transform retailer challenges into opportunities. Contact Jenn Ellek.
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- Holiday food safety tips from the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is offering four holiday food safety tips for families and party hosts. These include separating food to avoid cross-contamination, refrigerating food after no longer than two hours, serving only pasteurized dairy products and heating liquids in recipes that use uncooked eggs to 165 degrees F to kill bacteria. Food Poisoning Bulletin
(12/30)
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