NCA State of the Industry Conference: Downs delivers upbeat message to members | Mondelēz confirms commitment to deforesta tion | Ferrero woos youth with Tic Tac ads and Nutella samples | Cargill to buy Belgia n chocolatier Smet
âConfectionery across the generationsâ was the theme of president and CEO John Downsâ opening speech to over 650 senior industry professionals gathered in Boca Raton, Florida for a candy update... Read
Reaching beyond the television, Ferrero unleashed two promotional campaigns this week â one for Tic Tac Gum in the US and one for Nutella in the UK â aimed at millennials and Generation Z consumers... Read
Joining forces will offer customers âincreased intimacyâ and a faster path to market with advanced decoration technology and production capabilities, not to mention a wider portfolio of gourmet offerings, said Cargill in a release... Read
Milestone initiative to end cocoa deforestation follows extensive consultations with stakeholders, including cocoa and chocolate companies, farmer groups, environmental organizations, and development partners... Read
Most Americans purchase at least one box of cereal per shopping trip, a recent survey from consumer rewards app Shopkick has revealed â numbers that assuage dips in overall segment sales... Read
Blockchain and artificial intelligence are set to play ever more significant roles in the food industry, including in food security and diversification, said a panel of industry and technology experts... Read
Swiss flavour and fragrances group Givaudan is partnering with Israeli start-up incubator The Kitchen to âexpand its innovation ecosystemâ and connect with Israel-based food entrepreneurs... Read
Coconut Collaborative has expanded distribution to more than 1,000 stores since launching in the US last year, and according to co-founder Edward Averdieck, the brand is hitting its stride just as the plant-based yogurt market is showing signs of becoming a mainstream force... Read