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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits27-Nov-2024
TOP HEADLINES
GLP-1 drugs affect chocolate giant
Hershey says weight management medications, GLP-1 drugs, have had a ‘mild year-on-year impact’ on its business.... Read more
How one UK brand is flipping chocolate on its head
Gnaw is shaking up the chocolate game, positioning itself as the ultimate sensory time machine. Is this the future of indulgence?... Read more
Putting sugar reduction on front-of-pack labels
Sugar reduction is possible in confectionery, UK charity Action on Sugar confirms, with efforts to lower sugar prompting transparent ingredient labelling in 2025.... Read more
Saccharin daily intake threshold almost doubles post EFSA review
Safe daily intake limits for saccharin have been almost doubled by the European Food Safety Authority following a new review on the sweetener.... Read more
New Product Development from Toblerone to Hotel Chocolat
Staying up to date with the newest confectionery products, trends and flavour combinations on the market is key to keeping on top of the fast-paced and competitive sweet sector.... Read more
Is public-private sector collaboration vital to EUDR success?
Sustainable trade body urges industry-wide collaboration is key to unlocking the EUDR’s trove of environmental and economic mobility benefits.... Read more
Is all chocolate a UPF?
Controversy around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to grow, especially with mounting scientific research as well as media attention scrutinizing the food group.... Read more
Is allergen-free candy expanding beyond dairy and gluten-free?
As demand for allergen-free treats surges, confectionery brands are moving beyond dairy and gluten-free, offering safer options that cater to a growing consumer base with multiple food allergies.... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Clarity, quality and visibility lead natural and clean confectionery in 2025
It’s a trend that’s not going anywhere, but 2025 looks set to bring fundamental functionality to confectionery.... Read more
Chocolate sales still soaring in US with consumers favouring milk variety
According to The National Confectioners Association's latest report, emotional connection and personal enjoyment wins out over inflation pressures and budgetary restrictions.... Read more
Freeze-dried sweets boosted by TikTok as new confectionery craze
Bursting onto our shelves and socials with eclectic flavours and novel textures, freeze-dried candies are set to be the coolest confectionery trend of 2024.... Read more
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Embrace the ‘perfectly imperfect’ era in 2025
Get ready to break the rules as rebellion is 2025’s hot new confectionery trend... Read more
What drives the US success of this iconic Scottish shortbread brand?
Sir Jim Walker CBE has been honoured with the 2024 Wallace Award by the American Scottish Foundation, celebrating the brand’s contribution to transatlantic relations. How has Walker’s Shortbread managed to thrive in one of the world’s most competitive markets while staying true to its roots?... Read more
Farmers building climate resilience face $151 billion financing gap
Agriculture service provider One Acre Fund estimates smallholder farmers need this multi-billion sum to develop long-term resilience for themselves and the environment during the climate crisis.... Read more
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