ConfectioneryNews

If you are unable to view this message correctly, click here

News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

20-Feb-2024

SPONSORED MESSAGE

DÖHLER – Leading in Citrus Taste Solutions

DÃHLER â Leading in Citrus Taste Solutions

Citrus is our essence, itâs our heritage. We are not just at the source, we are the source. We transform the whole fruit into Multi-sensory Experiences. Ready to experience citrus taste excellence? DÃHLER â WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.^Â®... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Fireside chat with cocoa bosses from West Africa gets heated as they warn markets will have to pay

It was billed in the World Cocoa Foundation agenda as a âFireside Chat.â Still, the conversation was anything but cozy as the 2024 Partnership Meeting welcomed back Yves Brahima KonÃ©, Cote dâIvoireâs Coffee & Cocoa Council director general, and Joseph Boahen Aidoo, CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board, to discuss, among other topics, cocoa production, climate change, farmer income, and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).... Read more

NCSA to oversee this yearâs Kettle Awards

The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has announced it is organising the prestigious 77th Kettle Awards with a ceremony on Tuesday, 14 May, to coincide with the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis.... Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Hersheyâs Tricia Brannigan on cocoa sustainability, responsible procurement and why the WCF is making an impact

Tricia Brannigan, chief procurement officer and VP of Global Procurement at The Hershey Company, was in Amsterdam for WCFâs recent annual Partnership Meeting. She spoke exclusively to Confectionery News on the WCFâs fresh strategy and Hersheyâs role in making chocolate enjoyable and cocoa equitable.... Read more

Could low-sugar chocolate actually taste better?

Less is apparently more when it comes to the amount of sugar used in the creation of the perfect chocolate bar. So will manufacturers reduce the amount of sugar they use in the making of this sweet treat and will consumers welcome the change?... Read more

View all news headlines for: Nov Dec Jan

EDITOR'S CHOICE

How one organic cocoa cooperative in the Dominican Republic is outstripping the market

With its link between Europe, North America, and the rest of Latin America, the tiny country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola is set to be a significant player for premium cocoa as demand soars due to a global shortage of beans.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Timeâs 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...

23-Jan-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

What are the positives and negatives of consuming caffeine?

Many of us start our day with a piping hot cup of tea of coffee. In fact, itâs sometimes the very first thought we have before weâve even opened our eyes. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of consuming caffeine and how much is too much?... Read more

ChatGPT's nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study

ChatGPT is âunable to replace a healthcare professionalâs consultationâ, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbotâs ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).... Read more

FMI: Grocery stores become âan accessible destination for health and wellbeing'

Food companies and retailers increasingly are leaning on the expertise of dietitians and medical professionals to support their nutrition, health, and wellbeing initiatives, FMI -- The Food Industry Association shared in a recent report... Read more

Super Bowl ad winners and losers: Which brands came out on top?

Super Bowl advertisers that spent millions of dollars on commercials are already seeing a boost in sales, as consumers cite increased demand for Doritos Dinamita, Lindor Chocolate, Starry, Nerds, and Poppi, according to separate reports from Veylinx and Gopuff.... Read more

Marketing advice: Promote long-term gut health goals to improve results and retention

Gut health brands should invest in educating consumers about the influence of diet and lifestyle on microbiome health and emphasize the importance of long-term supplement use to help them achieve results, thereby ensuring customer retention.... Read more

CBD firm and sports stars called out for social media health and medicinal claims

UK-based oils, edibles, vaping and skincare brand Supreme CBD has been taken to task by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after its founder and ambassadors endorsed products on social media without highlighting connections to the brand.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

InnovoPro expands beyond plant-based with clean-label emulsification solutions for bakery, beverage & beyond