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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

04-Mar-2024

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TOP HEADLINES

ICCO predicts 11% drop in global cocoa output, after El NiÃ±o effect

The El NiÃ±o weather phenomenon, which hit the west coast of Africa last year, carrying unseasonal heavy rains followed by dry heat, is the main factor in an 11% drop in the seasonâs main cocoa harvest, according to the latest figures from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO).... Read more

Hershey's limited-edition SHE bar returns for fourth year

Hershey has announced it is marking International Women's Day (Friday, 8 March) and Women's History Month with limited-edition Hershey's SHE bars highlighting the impact of women and girls from all walks of life.... Read more

Barry Callebaut to axe 18% of global workforce

Barry Callebaut Group, the worldâs largest chocolate and cocoa supplier, has announced it is cutting approximately 2,500 manufacturing and administration jobs across its global operations.... Read more

On the rise: The top bakery trends for 2024

Gut health, fermentation, plants and the classics will dominate the headlines this year, according to Puratosâ proprietary Taste Tomorrow âalways-onâ research program. But thereâs more in store, too.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

How ready is the EU Commission to implement its deforestation regulation?

Apart from farmer income/poverty, the most discussed topic on day one of the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Amsterdam was the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that will be implemented at the end of this year.... Read more

UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS

Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction

Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, IncredoÂ®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of IncredoÂ® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...

27-Mar-2024

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

Does cheese contain too much salt?

Most hard cheeses contain an abundance of salt according to campaign group Action on Salt. But is this too much? And how easy is it for cheese producers to cut down on salt content?... Read more

Nutrition and dry eye syndrome: Dietary interventions could play a role in managing condition â new data

The intake of specific dietary nutrients has been linked with a reduced risk of dry eye syndrome (DES) among Korean women aged 40 and above, according to a new study.... Read more

Dual strategies: Nestle Malaysia hopes âcore brand strengthâ and local production can beat âsubduedâ consumer sentiment

Nestle Malaysia believes that the strength of its core brands such as KitKat and Maggi, as well as the advantages of its large local production operations, will serve it well in overcoming current âsubduedâ consumer sentiment in the country.... Read more

NOW raises red flags after creatine gummy testing

In its latest round of supplement policing, natural product manufacturer NOW reported that half the creatine gummy brands it tested failed to meet dosage claim on label. This was not the only red flag raised.... Read more

Probiotic blend may boost sleep quality: Human study

Supplementation with a combination of four probiotic strains led to improved sleep quality, increasing the ability to fall asleep and reducing daytime dysfunction, says a new study.... Read more

Consumers urged to engage with food industry and fight for change

Food systems and supply chains can be confusing for consumers, often leaving them with little understanding of exactly where their food comes from and its environmental impact. Enter the Inclusive Food movementâ¦... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Lily OâBrienâs adds Desserts Chocolates to its gifting portfolio

Baker & Baker predicts cost-of-living, HFSS, sustainability and the possibility of a new Government will influence the UK's bakery market in 2024

Olam Group shares rally as ofi delivers solid earnings growth

Mondelez North America poised for growth after âfixingâ its foundation to focus on value creation, not cost reduction

ICCO urges major rethink as cocoa futures hit another record high

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