Maybe now I know the reasons for my memory problems!
A new study shows that chewing a gum has a negative effect on the short term memory. That’s interesting because there are some studies proving more or less the opposite. Please see the link for details of this new study. I find the whole thing really surprising, and the last sentence of the article is the best! Flavour companies: Cheers!
By Oliver Nieburg 10-5-2012
This article is not very new. I had it in my files, but as I did not have this blog at the time it was published, I do it now to add to the last articles about biodegradable chewing gum
By Oliver Nieburg 14-Nov-2011
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Following the interesting thread from last post, I attach a link to an article about “Revolymer”, which promotes the polymer named Rev7 and claims that this material can degrade after a couple of years on the pavement.
According to the article, chewing gums containing the novelty can be found in some shops in USA (also named “Rev7”).
Here is the link to the company web-site: http://www.revolymer.com/ and if you want to know about the product http://rev7gum.com/
By Oliver Nieburg 4-Jan-2012
Copyright Willian Reed Business Media SAS
Develop and launch a biodegradable chewing gum. This has been one of the most discussed issues (if not the most) during the recent years in our industry. All major players are working on that. New patents are filed regularly. But until now.. this has not been transferred to the shops. We can find only the “Rev7” (mentioned in my next post) following this claim.
Here is one recent article about this issue
By Oliver Nieburg 22-3-2102
http://mobile.confectionerynews.com/Formulation/TNO-and-Dutch-firms-aim-for-next-generation-of-non-stick-chewing-gum
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I attach an article that, even if not discussing chewing gum in itself, it informs about medicated confectionery, so it is relevant for our industry. Adding functionality to the chewing gum has been one of the main drivers for growth in recent years, so we have to keep our eyes opened in this field.
Market opportunities in medicated confectionery – Leatherhead
By Oliver Nieburg, 26-Jan-2012
Medicated confectionery such as cough and throat sweets has enjoyed an upsurge in recent months and there is scope for new products to enter the category, according to Leatherhead Food Research
http://www.confectionerynews.com/Markets/Market-opportunities-in-medicated-confectionery-Leatherhead/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=0%2FaKxp4dYMVn8faoLTf0JA%2BfGfW3Ucov
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Hello,
I start today this adventure around the world of chewing gum.
14 years working in this passionating field and a willingness of sharing news, experiences, findings and comments about this industry, made me decide to open this blog.
This must be a place where professionals find relevant information and interesting data. I will be glad to hear your pieces of info and comments which will help enrich the blog. Your are most welcome!
Chewing Gum Consultant 