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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 06-Dec-2023
TOP HEADLINES
Are we heading for a shortage of cocoa?
Heavier-than-usual rainfall during the past three to six months in the main cocoa-producing countries of West Africa - Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon could impact the chocolate industry due to a shortage of its main ingredient, according to Everstream Analytics, which risk scores and provides predictive supply chain insights for various companies and commodities.... Read more
Oh! Oh! Oh! Is there a right way to eat a candy cane?
There’s no more evident sign that the winter holidays are here than the emergence of candy canes on store shelves in the US – but what is the “right” way to eat them? It’s a fun question that always gets American consumers in a twist, so here goes …... Read more
Far from risking the inherent indulgence of baked goods, Puratos believes health is at the heart of consumer trends for 2024
From the launch of the first branded health-focused bread in the 1920s to the development of a fibre-packed sourdough ingredient in 2021, Puratos has been at the forefront of the health trend. It’s part of the company’s DNA.... Read more
Recreating Willy Wonka flavours with food science: 'In principle, we could simulate any flavour'
Food and flavours collide with the film world and a fictional favourite as a University of Warwick professor explores the most famous creations of chocolate idol Willy Wonka ahead of its reimagined release premiering in December 2023.... Read more
Rainforest Alliance urges COP28 to increase investment in nature-based solutions
To mark the opening of COP28, the UN Climate Conference (30 November to Tues 12 December 2023), held this year in Dubai, the Rainforest Alliance, calls for substantial funding increase from governments, financial institutions, and private sector in support of locally led and nature-based solutions, which currently receive less than half of the required investment by 2025 and a third of the needed investment by 2030.... Read more
Barry Callebaut sharpens its strategy and claims strong progress on cocoa sustainability with release of latest report
Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest supplier of cocoa and chocolate, says it ‘remains steadfast in its advocacy of policies to make sustainable chocolate the norm as it releases its seventh Forever Chocolate progress report (covering fiscal year 2022-23).... Read more
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Oterra, Ecoflora ‘complete the full spectrum of natural colors’ with FDA approval of Jagua Blue
FDA has approved the use of Oterra's and Ecoflora's natural blue color created from the fruit of Colombian jagua trees for use in foods and beverages, Nicolás Cock Duque, executive chair for Ecoflora, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
FDA, USDA, EPA propose food waste reduction strategies, seek input for improvements
FDA, USDA and EPA want to make it easier for producers, manufacturers, retailers and food service providers to give to those in need nutritious food that would be wasted by offering financial incentives and tax credits to encourage donations, developing new business and procurement models, and increasing liability protection among other strategies.... Read more
F&B trends emerging from FiE
Plant-based applications with high protein claims were among the key trends at FiE 2023 which took place last week in Frankfurt, Germany.... Read more
One year into England’s HFSS regulations: ‘Too many unhealthy food and drink products remain highly visible both instore and online’
A report by Obesity Health Alliance and Food Active has revealed that some supermarkets in England are showing ‘a blatant disregard’ for government regulations and are still placing HFSS products (high in fat, salt or sugar) in prominent locations.... Read more
Chewable beetroot supplement may boost cognition, memory: Human data
Acute consumption of a chewable beetroot supplement may boost memory and mental flexibility in healthy females and males, says a new study.... Read more
British Sugar boss on responsible consumption, sustainability and innovation
Food Manufacture speaks to British Sugar managing director Keith Packer about his first six months in the role and his overriding vision for the business.... Read more
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