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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

17-Apr-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

âCocoa has failed us,â says Ghanaian farmer

A new video produced by the African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) reveals the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who struggle to grow enough beans to earn a living.... Read more

Another week, another record high for cocoa prices

Market update: Analysts have described the upward trajectory of cocoa prices as âparabolicâ as cocoa futures rose another 2.7% to a new record of $10,760 a ton in New York on Monday (15 April) before falling back to Â£10,000 a ton after the dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 5-1/4 month high.... Read more

Should vanilla production be stopped?

Vanilla is one of the most common flavours for sweet treats around the world. But is the farming of this much-loved spice sustainable? And, if not, should we be consuming it at all?... Read more

Confectionery ingredients price report

In this exclusive report for Food Manufacture, Mintec explores the changes in confectionery ingredients prices over the past year.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

How AI can improve product quality and consumer experience in confectionery

Two of the standout sessions at the NCAâs recent State of the Industry Conference covered âThe transformative power of AI for business and personal use,' where experts unlocked the secrets of artificial intelligence to help brands stay ahead of the competition.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction

Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, IncredoÂ®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of IncredoÂ® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...

27-Mar-2024

Timeâs up: new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes into force at the end of 2024 - how ready is cocoa?

Although there are three pieces of legislation to the bill: Deforestation; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; & Forced Labour Regulation, this latest ConfectioneryNews webinar will focus primarily on deforestation, which has been in force since the law was passed in June 2023, but applicable from...

23-Jan-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Consumers are dedicated to improving health and wellness, grapple with cost of better-for-you products, Nutiani finds

The premium price associated with better-for-you products might be a purchase barrier for consumers, almost half (41%) of whom say these products cost too much, according to data from Nutiani's global trend report.... Read more

The Future of Protein Production Chicago takes âtemperatureâ of alt protein investments, regulations

As the alternative protein industry continues to wade through challenging macroeconomics, the sector might have reasons to be more optimistic in 2024, with investment activity picking up and more companies obtaining commercial approval across the globe, Sebastian Sbuttoni, co-founder and conference director of The Future of Protein Production, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Full-fat dairy can lower the risk of diabetes and reverse pre-diabetes - study

A 9-year cohort study has found evidence that consuming whole-fat dairy may be linked to reversing hyperglycaemia and preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes in pre-diabetic patients.... Read more

Nutri-Grade in China: Shanghai launches traffic light labelling pilot for sugar-sweetened beverages

The local government of Shanghai, China has launched a pilot traffic light labelling scheme for sugar-sweetened beverages, with grades to be implemented based on not only sugar but also saturated and trans-fat content.... Read more

Digital development: Food brands play âcritical roleâ in shifting agrifood system towards modernisation and sustainability

Consumer-facing food and beverage brands play a âcritical roleâ in moving the Asia Pacific agrifood system towards digitalisation, organisation and long-term sustainability by influencing consumer purchasing decisions, say experts.... Read more

FDAâs âno questionsâ letter for Oobliâs sweet protein opens doors for international expansion

FDAâs recent acknowledgement that low-sugar tea and chocolate maker Oobliâs novel sweet protein sourced from the Oubli fruit and produced via precision fermentation is Generally Recognized As Safe will grease the rails for the California-based company to expand internationally, CEO Ali Wing told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

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