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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits23-May-2024
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Get inspired by new color trends in confectionery
Get inspired by new color trends in confectionery
A new era of conscious consumption is creating a shift toward sustainable ingredients and eye-catching color palettes influenced by nature. We've identified 3 color directions to inspire your product development and connect with today’s consumers:... click here
TOP HEADLINES
How scientists created a chocolate bar out of thin air
It sounds like science fiction, but one biotech start-up has begun to transform industrial emissions into confectionery ingredients such as cocoa butter. Here’s how... Read more
Haribo and Lidl unite once more
Are the two leaders, one in the global sweets space and one in the budget supermarket arena, back for good?... Read more
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The Power of One: A multi-dimensional experience that elevates the enjoyment of gums and jellies
Producing gummies and jellies can be complex as many factors can affect quality and taste. How can partnering with a single equipment manufacturer improve this process?... Read more
M&A activity reveals positive news for food and beverage industry
Increased production costs, regulatory changes and consumer uncertainty have put pressure on the food and beverage industry in recent years, but could we be seeing the first signs of recovery?... Read more
The top 4 packaging trends in confectionery in 2024
With packaging as diverse and innovative as the sweet treats it houses, 2024 sees brands accelerate their environmental, visual and technological know-how... Read more
Why isn’t private label chocolate appealing to consumers?
Despite the cost-of-living squeeze, private label versions of chocolate are not flying of the shelves. Why aren’t consumers keen on the private label option?... Read more
Six start-ups rethinking cocoa for alt choc innovation
Amid soaring prices and deforestation regulations, chocolate manufacturers may well be tempted to turn their back on cocoa. What alternatives are on offer?... Read more
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The top five sustainability trends in confectionery
As consumers’ ethical values become ever more baked into their confectionery choices, from Hershey to Mondelez and Nestle, we explore the ways brands are pivoting to more sustainable practises... Read more
ON-DEMAND 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
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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, Incredo®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of Incredo® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...
27-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
 Top trends at Vitafoods 2024
From hero ingredients to the gummy revolution to personalized offerings, Nick Morgan, managing director of Nutrition Integrated, spoke top trends with NutraIngredients at Vitafoods Europe 2024.... Watch now
Tate & Lyle sells stake in ingredients producer for $350m
Global F&B firm Tate & Lyle is set to sell its 49.7% stake in ingredients producer Primient.... Read more
How Spoon Guru uses AI to optimise search
Food search platform Spoon Guru uses technology to boost the specificity of product suggestions in nutritional terms. But how does AI undergird this process?... Read more
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