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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits21-Jul-2021
TOP HEADLINES
Divine Chocolate announces major rebrand
Divine Chocolate, the only Fairtrade chocolate company in the world co-owned by cocoa farmers, has announced a total brand re-launch in September.... Read more
Nestlé launches limited-edition KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel Popcorn bar
The summer special features the brand’s classic wafer alongside an indulgent layer of salted caramel popcorn filling, covered in smooth milk chocolate.... Read more
Flood damage in Europe hits production of Belgium chocolate
The Galler chocolate factory, one of Belgium’s most famous and prestigious brands, has been hit by the severe flooding that affected parts of Europe recently.... Read more
Warning of bakery shortage, price rise on the horizon as UK’s transport crisis worsens
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
'When cocoa money comes into the country, things get better. Life gets easier'
In the fourth article in her occasional 'I am a cocoa farmer series', cocoa scholar Kristy Leissle talks to Ama Ampomaa, whose family has owned a cocoa farm for more than a century and today she and her siblings control around one hundred plots of land around Assin Fosu. To farm most of these, they enter into abunu contracts with long-term tenants. 'Know that there is a lot of profit, a lot of benefit coming from cocoa. Food, cloth, giving a child money for school – anything you need to take care of the family,' she says.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Demand-Drivers for Diet Chewy Candies
Demand for lower-calorie, low-sugar options in confectionery has changed the chewy candy sub-category. This webinar explores insights from BioNeutra’s latest custom research into consumer attitudes as they relate to sugar reduction in chewy candy. Attendees will learn perspectives on gummies and other formats, as well...
13-May-2021
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Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact
Mondelēz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at Mondelēz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainability’s ‘Sustainable Food & Drink Podcast’ about learnings from the chocolate maker's sustainability programme and how it is marketing ethical products. Includes a live Q&A. Impact in Cocoa: How...
12-Sep-2019
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Hangover help: Australia’s Bae Juice goes to source with pre-booze beverage set to retail in liquor stores
A two-year old Australian firm behind a hangover-relieving pear juice product is looking to be listed in 3,000 stores by the end of this year – including liquor stores.... Read more
Understanding consumer behaviour: What, where, and how do Europeans like to eat?
From wellness to clean label and consumer empowerment, consultancy The Little Big Collective shares insights into shoppers’ purchasing decisions. “It’s important we understand the key [drivers] influencing how consumers behave,” says founder Vanessa Mayneris.... Read more
‘There’s a lot of opportunity in profits not just purpose’: The $6trn opportunity in sustainable food systems
The economic opportunity of disrupting the US$8-10 trillion-dollar food sector though a focus on sustainable innovation is significant. Investment funds FTW Ventures and Obvious Ventures weigh in on the technology and trends they are betting on.... Read more
Israeli firm claims to have cracked plant tissue production code with polyphenol, cannabinoid ingredients
Israeli technology firm BioHarvest Sciences claims to have cracked the cell tissue production code as it brings the first fruits of its labor to market — a resveratrol-heavy offering made from cells taken from the skin of red grapes. Cannabinoids production is also on the horizon.... Read more
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