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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

02-May-2024

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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Crisis in cocoa supply chains

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TOP HEADLINES

Sweets & Snacks Expo prepares for new Indy experience

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo convenes thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals and hundreds of chocolate and candy companies for the largest trade event in North America. After 25 years in Chicago, it is moving on to a new home in Indianapolis. The NCAâs John Downs gives CN the lowdown.... Read more

MondelÄz maintains positive outlook for 2024 on back of strong Q1

MondelÄz International has maintained the company expects Organic Net Revenue growth of 3 to 5% in its 2024 Outlook after the Cadbury parent beat market expectations for first-quarter sales and profit.... Read more

Tonyâs Chocolonely partners with Oxfam and Glastonbury for free tickets giveaway

Dutch disruptor brand Tonyâs Chocolonely is partnering with Oxfam and Glastonbury for a second year to raise money to fight poverty by launching limited edition bars that offer fans the opportunity to win tickets to the legendary arts and music festival.... Read more

Free webinar: 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? Sign up for our free webinar to discuss!... Read more

Driving confectionery sales through promos, micro-occasions, catchy displays

Consumers continue to buy sweet treats as rewards and to celebrate despite higher prices due to inflation, helping confectionery sales reach $48bn in 2023 and potentially $61bn by 2028, according to the National Confectioners Associationâs State of Treating report.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Brussels, do we have a problem with the EUDR?

âBeleagueredâ is perhaps too strong an adjective to describe the forthcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), but when the blocâs Director General for Trade goes on record as describing its current state as "extremely burdensome," then Brussels may have a problem with its new law.... 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

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Low-histamine diet: Is this the new food trend to watch?

Understanding of high-histamine and histamine-liberating foods is relatively new, but itâs quickly gaining consumer interest. So, what is this new trend towards consuming low-histamine foods and is it one to watch?... Read more

Coca-Cola fights âflat to modest growthâ in North America with innovation, in-store displays & RGM

The Coca-Cola Company anticipates âflat to modest growth in volumeâ in North America despite characterizing the US consumer as âin good shapeâ with only modest âcompressionâ among lower-income shoppers, and reporting positive response to stepped-up innovation, increased distribution and âbiggerâ in-store displays.... Read more

The fallout from the latest phase of post-Brexit border controls

Provision Trade Federation (PTF) director general Rod Addy explains how the food industry is preparing for the fallout from new controls on imports from the EU.... Read more

First CBD Novel Foods applications granted safety approval in the UK

After "a seemingly never-ending saga", the UK CBD industry has been granted its first two safety approvals for Novel Foods applications from manufacturers Cannaray Brands and Chanelle McCoy.... Read more

Does tax on âunhealthyâ foods lower obesity rates?

Rates of obesity continue to rise globally, with governments taking various measures to tackle it, but is taxing unhealthy foods the solution?... Read more

âModerateâ dose of caffeine intake found to enhance performance of female athletes â new study

A âmoderateâ dose of 6 mg/kg caffeine enhances the performance of female athletes for short-term high intensity exercises. According to a new study.... Read more

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