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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits17-Nov-2021
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TOP HEADLINES
‘All forms of child labour remain unacceptable’, says new WCF President
Child labour remains a persistent challenge in the cocoa sector, and is the main focus of this year’s WCF Partnership Meeting, which opened online today with a message from new President Martin Short.... Read more
Puratos launches AR app to increase customer support
The Digital AdvisAR app connects bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to experts around the world.... Read more
Cargill’s new Bright White chocolate dazzles in the age of social media
The chocolate is available as solid or liquid chocolate, as well as in easy-melt formulations, and all ingredients are sustainably sourced, the company said.... Read more
From sugar reduction to better-for-you indulgence: What’s trending in child-to-teen snacking?
In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ‘new purpose as functional sustenance’ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
 Small artisan makers steal the show at this year’s Salon du Chocolat
The Salon du Chocolat attracted over 60,000 visitors when it returned as a live event to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles earlier this month - and this year, its 26th edition, more space was given to young start-up companies.... Watch now
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Overcoming the pH-Related Challenges of Pectin Gummy Formulating and Manufacturing for the VMS and Confectionery Markets
Pectin’s vegan-friendly distinction makes it an excellent gelling agent choice to replace gelatin in gummies, jellies, chews, and similar confections. However, pectin can be a troublesome ingredient for even the most skilled candy line operators. Pectin requires a narrow balance of pH to maintain fluidity...
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Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact
Mondelēz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at Mondelēz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainability’s ‘Sustainable Food & Drink Podcast’ about learnings from the chocolate maker's sustainability programme and how it is marketing ethical products. Includes a live Q&A. Impact in Cocoa: How...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
'Healthwashing’ in snacks: ‘We need to protect and educate the public’
Demand for healthy snacks is increasing – and as it does the number of products trying to claim a health halo is also on the rise. But what happens when the nutrition doesn’t live up to claims being made?... Read more
Walmart: ‘We’re out there asking suppliers even now, do any of you want to … take prices down while prices are going up to gain market share’
Walmart is gaining market share in grocery in the US by not only holding prices steady as many competitors raise them in the face of increasing inflation, but also by continuing to look for rollbacks – a counterintuitive strategy it says will it, brands and consumers.... Read more
Study provides fatty acid reference values for pregnancy
New research has provided fatty acid (FA) reference ranges for the first and third trimester of pregnancy in an aim to aid the more accurate assessment of FA adequacy in pregnancy.... Read more
Colour me bad: Researchers in Australia develop colourimetric sensors for packaging to reduce food waste
Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Sydney are developing colourimetric sensors attached to food packaging to let consumers know when to eat products before they go off.... Read more
PREVIOUS HEADLINES
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