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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

19-Oct-2023

TOP HEADLINES

European Union set to ban goods, including cocoa, using forced labour in supply chain

Law provides a framework to investigate the use of forced labour in companiesâ supply chains. All goods made using forced labour to be halted at EU borders and withdrawn from the market.... Read more

NestlÃ© reports double-digit sales growth in confectionery brands

In a market statement relating to its nine-month sales for 2023, NestlÃ© said growth was broad-based across most geographies and categories.... Read more

Ferrara Candy Company to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company

Ferrara Candy Company has made an agreement to buy Jelly Belly Candy Company, the Chicago-headquartered company announced in a media statement.... Read more

How visual AI can improve operations in retail convenience

Visual artificial intelligence's role in retail offers a potential solution to streamlining operations in real time, according to Doug New, chief information officer, Nouria Energy and Dr. Bruce Porter, chief science officer, Spark Cognition, who shared their insights on the potential impact of visual AI on existing surveillance systems during the National Association for Convenience Stores (NACS) Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Reality bites? US Halloween candy sales unspooked by inflation

Scary monsters (and super creeps) with false teeth may not be the only ones to bite this Halloween as inflation is also hitting households across the United States, forcing many families to keep tight control of the purse strings.... Read more

Interview: Christiaan Prins on cocoa sustainability, communications â and life after Barry Callebaut

As VP of Corporate Communications at Barry Callebaut Group, Christiaan Prins was at the forefront of many of the recent sustainability challenges in the cocoa sector. He has now established a new strategic communications consultancy, theLOOP Communications, to use his expertise to help companies enhance their trust factor in supply chains. In an exclusive interview for our latest podcast episode, he reflects on his time at Barry Callebaut and the issues still facing the chocolate industry.... Listen now

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Sweetest Innovations

In this webinar ConfectioneryNews will profile some of the key innovations in the sector that are being driven primarily by consumer trends. As R&D budgets are increased, we have seen ground-breaking innovations in the gummy market and in vegan chocolate, but where are the next...

13-Sep-2023

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Robotic vision improving food traceability

In the wake of the US Food and Drug Administration's (USFDA's) Food Traceability Final Rule, Ryan Guthrie â executive vice president at the Shibaura Machine robot distributor TM Robotics â explains why robot-assisted quality-sorting is one of the most effectively ways to improve food traceability.... Read more

Dubai rolls out multi-pronged measures to tackle food waste, promote sustainable economy

The Dubai Municipality is doubling down on efforts to reduce food loss and waste by working with both local food companies and international organisations.... Read more

âImmunity 3.0â: Supporting a holistic view of supplement use

The number one reason consumers take dietary supplements is to bolster their immunity, according to dsm-firmenich. In fact, 66% of supplement users say they plan to address immune health over the next 12 months.... Read more

âSolar electricity generation does indeed contribute towards keeping farming profitableâ: Solar panels on farmland in a cost-of-living crisis

As the importance of the transition to green energy becomes clearer, many farmers see the financial benefits of leasing land to solar farms to provide a reliable stream of income, FoodNavigator hears.... Read more

Menopause: An opportunity for businesses and societal change

Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.... Watch now

Upcycling industry seeks mobile technology, government support to bolster growth

As brands ramp-up innovation to meet burgeoning consumer interest in upcycled products, industry stakeholders must overcome sourcing hurdles by modifying the supply chain from what the Upcycled Food Association describes as a âlinear progression where waste is commonâ to one that supports a circular economy.... Watch now

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