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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 02-Apr-2024
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Cote d’Ivoire raises cocoa farmgate price by 50% after producers threaten strike action
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has personally authorized the increase of the cocoa farmgate price to 1,500 CFA francs ($2.47) per kg from the current 1,000 CFA in an official announcement made today (Tuesday, 2 April) in Abidjan.... Read more
NCSA names 2024 Candy Hall of fame inductees
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has named its 2024 Candy Hall of Fame inductees. They will be honoured in a ceremony on October 26 in Orlando, Florida.... Read more
Millennials driving ‘chocstagia’ trend
Mondelēz International reveals the UK’s love for nostalgic chocolate treats with Cadbury trends report, as the purple wrapped brand turns 200.... Read more
Fairtrade urges UK to buy more sustainable Easter eggs
This Easter, shoppers can do more than choose between milk, dark, or white chocolate eggs; they have the power to make a significant difference to the cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade UK.... Read more
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Grupo Nutresa reports 11% revenue growth, pledges $1.5bn to cocoa sustainability
Latin American food conglomerate Grupo Nutresa has launched a new sustainability programme to continue strengthening Colombia’s cocoa chain after posting revenues of $18.9 billion in 2023, representing a growth of 11% compared to the previous year.... Read more
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Time’s 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...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Dr. Vegan: Start-up spotlights supplements for men's health
Nutrition start-up Dr. Vegan has expanded its portfolio of natural, evidence-backed supplements with the recent launch of its men’s health ProMulti product to support hormonal and prostate health as well as overall immunity and well-being.... Read more
Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline
Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.... Read more
How food company spin-offs handle supply chains
When a food company spins off from its parent, it gains a greater degree of control over its supply chain. But with this, it acquires new levels of responsibility.... Read more
 Emotional Utility Beverage focuses on optimizing brain health
Emotional Utility Beverage sparkling functional drinks were developed to provide a functional, healthy tool to support consumers’ evolving emotional and cognitive states, Charles Gores, chairman and owner of Emotional Utility Beverage, explained to FoodNavigator-USA during Natural Products Expo West in March.... Watch now
Symrise's cranberry extract exerts rapid prebiotic effect: Study
Daily supplementation with a polyphenol- and oligosaccharide-rich cranberry extract can exert a potent bifidogenic effect in as little as four days, says a new study.... Read more
Tesco weighs in with cash program for farmers who wish to go green
The UK’s largest supermarket chain will offer cash incentives to farmers who are willing to decarbonize their operations.... Read more
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