| November 10, 2009 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Spreading the word about Hellmann's
Hellmann's, the market leader for mayonnaise, is enjoying a surge in sales, as more people prepare food at home and also because it is made with only eggs, oil and vinegar. Unilever is urging people to think of the mayonnaise as a cooking ingredient, and has launched a campaign featuring chef Bobby Flay and recipes using Hellmann's. Brandweek
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| | Sweet Success Starts Here - Formulate The Healthy Way
ISOMALT bulk sugar replacer is exclusively derived from pure beet sugar. It offers the natural, sweet taste of sugar, yet it is totally sugar-free. It is also internationally approved. So if your goal is to market sugarless confections with premium taste, ISOMALT is a premium choice that makes sense. Health-conscious consumers will approve. Learn more. | |
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- Low-carb diets tied to more grumpiness
 Researchers found that people on high-fat, low-carb diets are more irritable than dieters who choose a low-fat, higher-carb regimen. The study of 106 Australians found that the diets were both effective, but "some aspects of the low-carbohydrate diet may have had detrimental effects on mood that, over the term of one year, negated any positive effects of weight loss," scientists said. Bloomberg
(11/10)
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Upcoming NCA Member Briefings
NCA is planning some very informative member briefings. Learn the latest on a host of important topics and issues that impact your business and the industry. NCA also wants to learn what is on the minds of industry leaders and respond to questions to help members stay on top of key industry issues. After each briefing, NCA will host a reception that will provide great networking with local peers. Schedule: Dec. 8 at Jelly Belly Candy Co. (Fairfield, Calif.) and Dec. 14 at Colorcon (West Point, Pa.). Contact Courtnay Davis.
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NCA Member Benefit -- Credit Risk Management Program
The core member benefit of the NCA Credit Risk Management Program is affordable and effective credit insurance protection individually underwritten for each participating member firm. The NCA Program offers insurance, client and potential client credit information and credit collection services for the nonpayment exposure through the leading credit insurance carriers in the world at an affordable member price of only 10% to 30% of 1% of insured accounts receivable. Read more online. To learn more please contact Bonnie Gauerke at 800-222-4664 x1635.
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- FDA releases updated Food Code
The Food and Drug Administration has released an updated food code that provides the model for inspections of restaurants, food retailers and other foodservice operations. Among the changes, cut leafy greens are now included as foods that require time and temperature control for safety, and hamburgers on children's menus can no longer be undercooked upon customer request. United Press International
(11/9)
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