Mars, Incorporated says its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to tackle deforestation and advance respect for human rights.

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase consideration factor.

Emulsifiers, which combine the fat and water elements of confectionery, offer a wide range of potential benefits.

Much of the confectionery industry is held together by emulsifiers — literally. They are the magic that combines water and fat ingredients with each other. 

The global food market for emulsifiers is set to hit $4.48 billion by 2026, according to research by Stratistics MRC.