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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

23-Sep-2022

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TOP HEADLINES

European Cocoa Forum calls for âcrucial balance in food safety, sustainability, and socio-economic challengesâ

The European Cocoa Forum, held recently in Rome, Italy, was marked by frank and open discussions on how best to safeguard and direct the future of the hugely important global of the cocoa sector, said Paul Davis, European Cocoa Association (ECA) president.... Read more

MondelÄz on the hunt for âdisruptively deliciousâ startups

SnackFutures â the innovation and venture hub of the Oreo maker â has opened applications for CoLab 2023, a start-up engagement programme created to unearth trailblazers that are âpushing the boundaries of whatâs possible in making a snack deliciousâ.... Read more

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How to use climate performance as a growth factor in a competitive market

The food industry is facing increasing climate demands from legislators, consumers, and retailers alike. However, the complexity of the food system and unique emissions dynamics has resulted in the rest of the business world outpacing the food and beverage sector on climate performance.... Read more

Better for You Candy: HI-CHEW launches new reduced sugar flavours

US candy brand HI-CHEW has released two new reduced sugar flavours to its portfolio - Mango and Strawberry - which it says offer brand fans the same great taste and texture they love with 30% less of the sweet stuff.... Read more

Not all indulgent snacks contribute equally to obesity and not all strategies to reduce their consumption are effective

Curbing consumption of sugary beverages and sweet baked goods could take center-stage in future obesity-fighting campaigns while chocolate and confections move to the wings after new research from Georgetown University reveals the former are more likely to be a source of excessive calories contributing to rising obesity rates.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Whereâs the pay-off for price stability in cocoa?

The ECAâs Cocoa Forum 2022 looked at the supply & demand functionality in the industry regarding the right package of policy actions in a fluctuating market.... Read more

From the Editor: Changes to your ConfectioneryNews content

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Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact

MondelÄz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at MondelÄz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainabilityâs âSustainable Food & Drink Podcastâ 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...

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Global diets âbarely heathierâ in 30 years

Global eating habits have not much improved today since 1990, reveals research, though European countries fare better than average.... Read more

Dodgy ingredients not currently in spotlight, but experts say formulators still churning away in the shadows

The use of dodgy ingredients in sports nutrition products has gotten less attention in recent years, but experts say unscrupulous formulators continue to find ways to play in the penumbra of the sports nutrition sector.... Read more

Vertical farms launch Manifesto: âIt has never been more important for us to define who we are and what we stand forâ

Over 20 vertical farming companies have come together to commit to the development of a sustainable food system - and a sustainable controlled agriculture industry. With money pouring into the sector, âit has never been more important for us to define who we are and what we stand forâ, according to Mike Zelkind, CEO of 80 Acres Farms.... Read more

From 'Coffeetok' influencers to 'textured' cold coffee drinks, fourth wave coffee is here, says Mintel: 'Expect to see more brands take a less serious approach to coffee'

The US coffee market is now entering its fourth wave driven by Gen Z's 'easy-going' approach to coffee and surging demand for at-home specialty coffee drinks, according to Mintel.... Read more

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