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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

22-Apr-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Crisis in cocoa supply chains

Join our editorial webinar on May 23 at 4PM CET | 9AM CT to explore sustainable procurement practices amidst impending EU Deforestation Regulation and cocoa shortages. - REGISTER NOW... click here

TOP HEADLINES

Oxfam slams large chocolate companies at World Cocoa Conference

Against a backdrop of cocoa topping $11,000 per metric ton on the futures market for the first time last week, Oxfam says its experts will be highlighting the discrepancies in farmgate price at this weekâs World Cocoa Conference (WCC) in Brussels (21-24 April).... Read more

NestlÃ© rejects resolution to scale back on âunhealthyâ products

NestlÃ© shareholders rejected a resolution at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (19 April) demanding the KitKat maker reduce its reliance on unhealthy products.... Read more

British chocolate brand introduces new paper flow wrap for bars

Independent chocolatiers Cox & Co has developed new paper flow wrap chocolate packaging, allowing it to phase out all plastics on its production line and give consumers curbside recyclable wrapping.... Read more

MondelÄz International under investigation: What is parallel trade?

In 2021, the European Union opened up a formal investigation into MondelÄz International for allegedly restricting parallel trade. What is parallel trade? And how can it harm competition?... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

âCocoa has failed us,â says Ghanaian farmer

A new video produced by the African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) reveals the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who struggle to grow enough beans to earn a living.... Read more

Living income, EUDR, and Regenerative Agriculture on the table at World Cocoa Conference 2024

The Rainforest Alliance will outline its plans for greater collaboration in the chocolate industry at the World Cocoa Conference in Brussels next week.... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Is there a crisis in cocoa supply chains?

With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation on the horizon, should the industry adopt a more responsible approach to procurement when sourcing cocoa beans and other ingredients? Our latest webinar follows the highly successful and informative webinar on the EUDR legislation broadcast in January. Invited...

23-May-2024

ON-DEMAND 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

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

Givaudanâs wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study

Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.... Read more

MÄnuka honey helps reduce functional dyspepsia symptoms â Comvita study

The supplementation of mÄnuka honey has been shown to reduce symptoms of functional dyspepsia, New Zealand-based mÄnuka honey maker Comvita announced.... Read more

Malnutrition offers insight into the gut-brain axis research gap

Cognitive deficits caused by malnutrition may be restored by interventions targeting the gut microbiome. However, direct imaging of the brain is still needed to understand those cognitive connections in humans, according to findings published in Clinical Nutrition.... Read more

Pioneering plant extracts in the running for NI Awards

The 2024 NutraIngredients award finalists in the Botanical Product of the Year category are utilizing all the plant kingdom has to offer, catering to areas of sleep, womenâs health and weight management.... Read more

Rural politicians cast doubt on climate targets as they plead: âHave faith in our farmersâ

MEP candidates from French and Dutch rural parties suggested agrifood producers had been under undue pressure to âgreen upâ their act, but some of their ideas might be too hard for the food industry to swallow.... Read more

MyMuse launches its influencer-focused functional soda with singer Dixie DâAmelio

Beverage brand MyMuse worked closely with social media personality and singer Dixie D'Amelio to develop a new caffeine-free, passionfruit-flavored functional soda and enhance the company's symbiotic influencer marketing strategy as âa brand to inspire creators â¦and also inspired by creators," Bill Juarez, CEO, MyMuse, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

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