Confectionery forum
28 July, 2005The confectionery industry's annual convention, hosted by the Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) will take on a new identity this year as it takes on a new role in the mix of CMA events. The annual convention that has been known as ConSnack since 1998 will be formally rebranded as ConBiz and will provide a more focused forum for senior management and industry leaders in the Australasian confectionery industry.
Safety in chocolate
06 July, 2005Like many companies today, Crest Chocolates must adhere to the strict safety policies and guidelines outlined in the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 and Australian Standard AS 4024.1-1996
Solution to sugar bloom
01 March, 2005UK-based freezing specialist Asymptote has discovered a technique to prevent sugar bloom from spoiling food products.
Cholesterol-lowering hot-fudge sundae
20 February, 2005Tim Carr, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln nutrition scientist, has developed a compound that packs more cholesterol-lowering power than similar commercially available plant-based food additives and should be easier to incorporate into foods.
Confectionery cooker
17 January, 2005APV Baker's Microfilm confectionery cooker has been upgraded to provide more production flexibility and ease of operation. The cookers are for sugar and sugar-free high boiled and hard candies, including those with the addition of milk and cream.
New research for 'next-generation' snack foods
01 October, 2004Next-generation snack foods with taste appeal and specific health benefits are the first target of a new $18.4 million six-year research program.
