Chocolate & onfectionery international

摘要

BUSINESS NEWS: Wrigley to step up diversification; Topps to stay in same hands; Fresh Thorntons buy-out bid opposed; Neuhaus opens first UK store; Dove winging its way to China; Ad drive reinforces return of Mars; MARKETS: Seasonal chocolate sales melting; Time-poor Brits choosing chocolate; Health and comfort driving market; COCOA: Bigger 2004/05 deficit now expected; Nigeria on track for cocoa expansion; LEGISLATION: California passes candy ban; School vending ban goes ahead; PRODUCTS & PACKAGING:It's good to share, says Cadbury; Milka dreams of a happy Christmas; Trident gum makes a Splash; HEALTH & INGREDIENTS: Canada steps up fight against TFAs; Katrina shakes up US sugar; RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: Advances made in study of aftertaste; Features: Nut costs a hard one to crack Speciality & Fine Food Fair highlights.