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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 18-Aug-2023
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TOP HEADLINES
Starbucks targeted by campaigners over lack of transparency in its cocoa supply
A coalition of campaigners fighting to end environmental and human rights abuses in the cocoa sector has targeted coffee chain Starbucks to come clean on where it sources the ingredients for its chocolate products.... Read more
Moo Free upgrades packaging machinery with greener wrapper
Vegan chocolate brand Moo Free has announced a deal with leading packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging to produce more sustainable wrappers across its portfolio.... Read more
The top 5 trends driving innovation in packaging science
Packaging is the shop window for your brand, the primary interface through which food and beverage manufacturers interact with consumers. Packaging innovation, therefore, cannot be taken lightly. How are R&D teams leveraging packaging science to develop the packs of tomorrow? IFIS Publishing MD and FoodNavigator advisory board member Katy Askew digs into the data.... Read more
From securing cross-sector collaboration to managing red tape: tips for food tech start-ups traversing today’s headwinds
In a squeezed investment climate, we spoke to Fiona Choppe-Magal, Partner, Foodtech and Agritech, at Israel-based Cukierman Investment House, who reveals some crucial advice for Europe’s agrifood tech entrepreneurs to maximize their chances in dealings with potential partners and investors.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Innovators needed to transform Colombia’s cocoa sector
A new initiative to promote innovation in Colombia’s cocoa sector has been launched with grants and awards for projects that promote peace building and forest conversation.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL 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
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
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
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Taking the ‘easy’ route: Minimal sensory changes crucial to help Asian consumers transition to healthier diets
South Korean firm PlantEat believes that innovation must result in minimal sensory changes and products should remain as familiar as possible in order to boost consumer transitions to healthier diets.... Read more
Food-tech firm announces new funding to develop sustainable oils and fats technology
UK-based bio-tech business Clean Food Group has announced a further £2.3 million in funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its sustainable oils and fats technology... Read more
Pumpkin flavors are back, spicier than ever: Unwrapping 2023's LTO launches
From pumpkin-flavored coffee creamers to snack bars to caviars and everything in-between, CPG brands are preparing consumers for Autumn with a host of new and returning limited-time offerings (LTO) across dairy, snacks, dips, and other categories.... Read more
Germany has ‘greatest market potential’ for plant-based dairy in Europe, finds research
An investigation into the drivers and barriers of plant-based dairy consumption in six European countries suggests Germany to have the highest sales and greatest market potential.... Read more
FDA considers lowering the Brix level for pasteurized orange juice, but seeks additional information
FDA may change the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice to lower the beverage’s minimum Brix level – or soluble solids content – which influences sweetness and certain nutrients, at the behest of Florida citrus stakeholders depending on consumer acceptance and the extent of potential nutritional changes.... Read more
The sugary cereal debate: Action on Sugar calls for ban of child-friendly packaging; health minister brands plain wrapping ‘a step too far’
Despite huge strides made by UK cereal sector to reduce sugars, the health watchdog has found that many dressed up in child-appealing packaging still contain ‘excessive amounts’.... Read more
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