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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 05-Aug-2024
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Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery
Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery
Delightful, decadent, beneficial. Today's confectionery can do it all. Learn how the category is evolving – and how new thinking about confectionery's form and function can help you savor the sweet taste of success... click here
TOP HEADLINES
New study confirms concerning heavy metal contamination in cocoa
Out of 72 cocoa items tested, 43% exceeded the maximum allowable dose level for lead, and 35% exceeded the level for cadmium. So what does this mean for beleaguered chocolate and cocoa producers?... Read more
Five ways robotics tech is revolutionising confectionery
How Hershey, Nestle, Mars and Nutresa México are ramping up and re-imagining their production using robots... Read more
Have scientists discovered climate-proof chocolate?
A scientific breakthrough may pave the way for developing more climate-resilient cocoa trees, potentially ensuring the continued production of cacao-based products like chocolate.... Read more
Sustainability in confectionery: Six ways to drive a greener future
In recent years, consumer demand and evolving government regulations have led to significant advancements in sustainability within the confectionery sector.... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Cadbury to Smart Sweets
From cannabis-infused candy to a better-for-you Twix, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry... Read more
What the Mondelēz investment in Pakistan tells us about export opportunities in the region
With the candy major scaling production to boost sales in Pakistan and neighbouring countries, is there growth potential for other manufacturers alongside them?... Read more
Cocoa crisis: Ghana’s output almost halves
With rampant disease decimating the world’s second biggest supplier of cocoa, we present the latest on prices and production... Read more
Mars-owned Hotel Chocolat opens 25 new stores
Chocolatier bets big on bricks and mortar stores as it begins a new era under new ownership. Here’s why Hotel Chocolat thinks IRL retail still matters... Read more
Should you be marketing on the metaverse?
As one confectionery firm launches its own candyland on Roblox to appeal to young gamers, we explore the merits of brand-building in virtual reality... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Is the nostalgia trend marketing code for a lack of new ideas?
Sweet treat campaigns targeting Gen Xers are really having a moment, but does evoking the past future-proof sales?... Read more
Tate & Lyle buys CP Kelco in response to shifting consumer demand
Tate & Lyle was once a major player in sugar. Now, over a decade after it spun-off its sugar business, it's continuing to invest in sugar reduction technologies with the buyout of CP Kelco.... Read more
Surging demand for specialty fats: Sustainable alternatives to cocoa butter and palm oil
With cocoa butter and palm oil production dogged by rising costs and environmental concerns, alternative fats and oils are filling the void. Here’s what manufacturers need to know... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Is there a crisis in cocoa supply chains?
With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation on the horizon, should the industry adopt a more responsible approach to procurement when sourcing cocoa beans and other ingredients? Our latest webinar follows the highly successful and informative webinar on the EUDR legislation broadcast in January. Invited...
23-May-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Slowly but surely: Nestle highlights coffee as major Asia driver amid positive results from non-price driven growth strategy
Global food and beverage giant Nestle has highlighted its coffee business as a major 2024 growth driver amid positive results from its international non-price driven growth strategy.... Read more
Mars reportedly targeting acquisition of Kellanova
Global F&B firm Mars is exploring the acquisition of Kellanova according to a new report by Reuters.... Read more
Breaking down the ingredients to a successful brand crossover
Product mash-ups are ‘all the rage’ in European food and drink right now. But what’s the secret to a winning partnership?... Read more
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