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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 13-Nov-2023
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Uelzena: Milk based ingredients made in Germany
Uelzena: Milk based ingredients made in Germany
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TOP HEADLINES
Cocoa prices soar to highest in 45 years while Ghana farmers struggle to get paid
Cocoa prices in New York reached a record high of $4,000 per tonne at the close of play last week – with some analysts predicting a supply shortfall in the 2023-24 season, which could push up prices even higher over the coming months.... Read more
UK choc lovers hit with triple whammy as Caramac, Milkyway Crispy Rolls and Animal bars discontinued
As if the news that Nestlé is discontinuing the decades-old favourite Caramac bar had left a bad taste in the mouth for some, UK consumers have been equally left devastated by the announcement from Mars that it is ending production of the Milkyway Crispy Rolls snack – and the Animal bar is about to disappear, too.... Read more
Nominations open for NCSA Candy Hall of Fame Class 2024
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has opened nominations for the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the highest honour in the US confectionery industry.... Read more
Cargill Worksop workers vote to strike
Employees at the Cargill's Worksop site in Nottinghamshire have voted in favour of walking out following a pay dispute.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
 The ‘Cocoa Chanel’ effect: Salon du Chocolat woos Paris with mix of high fashion, taste and the best in bean-to-bar chocolate - WATCH!
This year, the chocolate industry’s most glamorous trade fair spanned five days and commanded two floors of the Paris Porte de Versailles exhibition centre, engaging and delighting the general public and attracting chocolatiers and chefs from across the globe.... Watch now
 Māori chocolate carves out its own niche at the Paris Salon du Chocolat – WATCH!
The Salon du Chocolat’s reputation for showcasing artisanal chocolatiers from across the globe was enhanced this month with Paris providing an ideal backdrop to an event that attracted 250 exhibitors, drawing more than 60,000 people over five days to the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre to sample the fine cocoa creations on offer.... Watch now
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Mintel data reveal more declines in new food and drink launches
Disappointing news for European grocery enthusiasts as Mintel reveals the share of brand-new food and drink products hitting stores has plummeted by almost 50% in the past decade.... Read more
Farm capital investment index hits lowest point despite improved farmer sentiment
US farmer sentiment increased slightly in October 2023 due to producers’ improved perspective on the current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future – but investment sentiment dipped.... Read more
Circana shows dollar sales up in fresh-food categories, predicts 2024 will be "year of the chicken"
Consumers are pushing dollar growth across bakery, deli, and produce and away from meat and seafood, but chicken might be a bright spot in 2024, Jonna Parker, principal II of fresh food at Circana, shared during a webinar.... Read more
Food waste reduction: Japan believes it is ‘close’ to achieving awareness and action goals – government data
New Japanese government data has revealed that the country could be close to achieving its goal of having 80% of the population simultaneously aware of, and taking action against, food waste.... Read more
Multipurpose usage: How companies are using blood sugar management ingredient for weight loss, PCOS and more
Supplement firms are increasingly launching products for dual blood sugar and weight management purposes, with a recent example being Eimele Wellness from Australia.... Read more
Collaboration with government creates 'biggest opportunity' to answer climate change causes
As global leaders prepare to meet at COP28 2023, a new report on corporations’ climate efforts draws attention to businesses’ calls for better regulations to enable further agricultural environmental action.... Read more
PREVIOUS HEADLINES
‘Companies engaging in this behaviour are guilty of hypocrisy of the highest order’ VOICE Network his out at cocoa industry's double standards on market prices
‘Buying deforestation-free should not be a choice’: Ferrero ‘well placed’ to comply with EUDR, but sector challenges remain
Fairtrade partners with Satelligence to boost cocoa producers’ deforestation monitoring
Host city wanted for next ICCO Symposium on Cocoa Research
Civil Society groups in West Africa call on EU to intervene to protect LID payments to cocoa farmers
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