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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

05-Oct-2023

TOP HEADLINES

Prolonged rainfall impacting cocoa output in Cote dâIvoire as main harvest begins

Analysts said they are concerned the El NiÃ±o weather event could continue to hurt cocoa output in West Africa for the 2023-24 season.... Read more

NCA puts call-out for speakers for 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo

The National Confectioners Associationâs (NCA) Sweets & Snacks Expo is accepting education curriculum proposals for its 2024 event, which takes place at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 13 to 16 May.... Read more

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Driving indulgence and sustainability in the confectionery market

The confectionery market has transformed post-COVID as consumers seek balance. Explore the world of confectionery, where indulgence now meets health and sustainability.... Read more

Puratos unveils its baking trends for 2024 and beyond

The ingredients specialist for the bakery, sweet treats and chocolate industry revealed its industry trends and consumer preferences at its Taste Tomorrow conference.... Read more

Consumer awareness of Fairtrade labels grows, as shoppers will pay premium for certified products

Fairtrade America has released new research showing that consumers are seeking out foods and beverages that support farmer's livelihood and the environment -- revealing an opportunity for CPG brands to draw attention to their products through Fairtrade-certified products, Amanda Archila, Fairtrade America Executive Director, shared during a webinar.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

How female cocoa farmers can benefit from the new EU Deforestation Regulations

The Women in Cocoa & Chocolate Network (WINCC) has announced an especially convened online session with Colombiaâs Cordillera Chocolate to explore how the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could provide opportunities for women empowerment in the sector.... Read more

AWA by Magnum supports more female cocoa farmers in Cote dâIvoire

To mark World Cocoa & Chocolate Day (which took place on 1 October) Magnum ice cream has released more details on its female empowerment programme, upscaling the work to reach thousands of additional women throughout cocoa communities in the West African country.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Sweetest Innovations

In this webinar ConfectioneryNews will profile some of the key innovations in the sector that are being driven primarily by consumer trends. As R&D budgets are increased, we have seen ground-breaking innovations in the gummy market and in vegan chocolate, but where are the next...

13-Sep-2023

Creating Gummies with Unique and Impactful Taste Using Buffers, Untapped Formulation Tools

While buffers are well-known as pH regulators, in gummies they also have an untapped potential: modulating taste and flavor in dimensions such as intensity, juiciness, sourness, true-to-fruit, and complexity. Bartek conducted sensory analysis on fruit-flavored gelatin and pectin gummies made with different buffers to...

13-Jul-2023

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Food worker jailed after contaminating food bound for Nandoâs

A food factory worker has been jailed after admitting to contaminating food bound for restaurant chain Nandoâs with plastic gloves and metal ring pulls.... Read more

Food manufacturers R&D spend up 13% to Â£800m in 21/22

Businesses in food and drink manufacturing spent Â£800m on research and development (R&D) in 2021/22.... Read more

McCormickâs stock drops despite improved profit forecast, positive response to innovation

Spice and flavor giant McCormick & Co.âs stock tumbled double-digits yesterday despite beating analyst expectations during its third quarter and laying out a solid multi-prong plan to drive volume and engage consumers going forward as investors became hung up on the companyâs slower-than-expected economic recovery in China and a disappointing drop in underlying sales volume.... Read more

Lenny & Larryâs taps into consumer demand for more protein with Big Bar

Lenny & Larryâs is expanding its portfolio of cookie snack bars with a bigger format to tap into the increased demand for a variety of better-for-you claims, the company's senior VP of marketing and innovation Chris Cook told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Consumer survey reveals top picks in European sports nutrition preferences

New consumer research reveals vitamins, minerals, and plant protein as preferred sports nutrition ingredients.... Read more

Womenâs woes: Targeted supplementation for different life stages crucial to tackle unmet needs â Growth Asia Summit

The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

German confectionery association calls for more European legislation to strengthen single market

MondelÄz completes sale of gum business to Perfetti Van Melle Group

Werther's Original taps into caramel

Ghana reverses years of neglect with new initiative to make its cocoa more attractive and sustainable to a younger generation