| December 17, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Nestle wins U.N. recognition for farmer training
The United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change recognized Nestle programs aimed at helping coffee and cocoa farmers adapt to changing climate conditions. "Since 2001, we have more than halved the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from our factories per tonne of product," said Claus Conzelmann, global head of safety, health and environmental sustainability. "At the same time we are helping farmers become more resilient to environmental change." CandyAndSnackToday.com
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- Veterans, football stars mingle at Tostitos party
Tostitos threw a surprise party for military veterans at Cerritos College in California, with football greats including Bobby Bowden, Urban Meyer, Kurt Warner and Marcus Allen. The veterans were told they were invited to a casual flag football game, but instead they played on teams with the football stars and heard live music by group Gym Class Heroes. CandyAndSnackToday.com
(12/17)
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- Study links weight loss with whey protein, amino acids
A small study found that older, obese adults who consumed whey protein and amino acids as part of their weight-loss program lost more fat than did those who followed a diet without those ingredients. The ingredients "increased muscle metabolism, and this may have triggered a greater reduction in body fat," said researcher Robert Coker of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, who adds that the results could also apply to younger people. WebMD
(12/14)
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NCA hosting webinar on exports to Western Europe
Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m., NCA will host its first of two webinars on international confectionery trends, Confectionery Trends in Western Europe. During this complimentary webinar, NCA and Euromonitor International will discuss the state of the global confectionery market, highlighting ways for U.S. exporters to stay competitive and their best paths to success in the Western European region. Contact Karen Horan.
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- Study: Subtle aromas could influence behavior
 Aromas that are nearly below the threshold of perception appear to have strong influence over actions and moods, scientists say. "Exposure to citrus resulted in elevated mood, increased physical activity in young adults, and affected food choice," said researcher Rene de Wijk from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. "In contrast, exposure to vanilla only affected projected emotions." FoodNavigator
(12/17)
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