Cadbury Schweppes plans to remove all artificial colorings from its confectionery products by the end of the year due to consumer concerns over possible effects on behavior.

A study done by researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine found that fluoridefree BasicMints help to prevent cavities.

Production of The Hershey Co.’s new factory in Monterrey, Mexico is on schedule, according to Hershey spokesman Kirk Saville.

Japanese chocolate manufacturer Meiji Seika has recalled some confectionery products after it failed to file the appropriate paperwork for a novel sweetener made with an unapproved genetically modified enzyme.

Nestlé plans to invest more than $10 million into production and development at the Ruza Confectionery Factory in the Moscow region of Russia.

Nestlé also plans to expand its chocolate portfolio in India and strengthen its market share by introducing Kit Kat Chunky and Kit Kat Mini.

The University of Illinois and Mars Inc. developed a study, which determined that cholesterol and blood pressure are lowered when consumers eat sterol chocolate as part of a balanced diet.

Stimulate the senses. That’s the tagline for marketing messages that accompany Wrigley’s newest branded chewing gum called 5. The line launched in early 2007, and in its first year has managed to stimulate growth as well as the five human senses.

Check out new snack foods from McKee Foods; Interstate Bakeries Corp.; Popchips, Inc.; The Stella D’oro Co.; Cape Cod Potato Chips; Clinical Products, LLC; Pharmavite, LLC; Clif Bar & Co.; Nonni’s Food Co., Inc.; The Bachman Co.; Natural Snacks, LLC; and Frito-Lay North America.

Topps Candy’s latest initiative, www.babybottlepop.com, creates opportunities for children to socialize in a safe online environment by exchanging messages in bottles across virtual waterways. A tie-in to Topps’ popular Baby