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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits04-Nov-2024
TOP HEADLINES
EUDR delay: Deforestation progress on hold
Chocolate leader Tony’s Chocolonely raises concerns about the European Commission’s decision to postpone the EUDR implementation date by 12 months.... Read more
Pursuing critical sustainable food production at COP16
How one Colombian chocolate ingredient company is backing purpose-driven chocolate and conversations at the 2024 United Nations event.... Read more
Milky Way opts for a can format to reduce plastic packaging
With a higher recyclability rate, cans provide a favourable alternative to plastic packaging and its accompanying pollution.... Read more
Donut brand Drumroll adds fuel to ‘rocket ship year’ with $3m in capital from 7 Mile Brands
Drumroll Snacks received $3 million in capital from CPG incubator 7 Mile Brands to fuel growth after a "rocket ship year," as the better-for-you sweet baked goods brand gears up to go after large national accounts like Whole Foods and Sprouts, the two co-founders told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Sweet innovation: Confectionery NPD at SIAL 2024
There was no shortage of confectionery innovation at SIAL in Paris this month: with innovation tapping into health and wellness trends, future flavors and more...... Read more
Quick bites: Can a no-sugar-added snack truly be irresistible?
Continuing our series on disruptive startups, we explore the rise of NICK’s, a Swedish-style snack brand that’s making a splash on the US market by redefining diabetes- and keto-friendly treats that don’t skimp on taste. What’s the brand’s secret?... Read more
Pricing fears grow ahead of Halloween
Cocoa and sugar prices are reported to have reached frightening highs, with alarming price rallies predicted.... Read more
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Washington Post spotlight cocoa injustices
Tony’s Chocolonely partners with The Washington Post to spark dialogue and raise awareness about exploitation in the cocoa industry in a unique attempt to rewrite the sector's negative narrative.... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Eat My Logo acquires personalised chocolate brand
Eat My Logo, a producer of logo branded cakes and biscuits, has acquired personalised chocolate gifts maker Cocoapod.... Read more
Freeze-dried sweets boosted by TikTok as new confectionery craze
Bursting onto our shelves and socials with eclectic flavours and novel textures, freeze-dried candies are set to be the coolest confectionery trend of 2024.... Read more
Five leading colour trends in confectionery in 2024
Colour, though often seen as a small detail in confectionery, plays a significant role in shaping product perception.... Read more
AI - like having a crystal ball for flavour trends
Here’s what the future of confectionery flavours has in store...... Read more
Has the world’s first 'super candy' arrived?
Protein candy aims to revolutionize confectionery with high-protein treats... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
How natural sweeteners are shaking up the sugar game
As consumers grow more health-conscious, the demand for natural alternatives to sugar is on the rise. But can these sweeteners deliver the taste and texture consumers crave without compromise?... Read more
Cracking cocoa-free chocolate consumption wide open
As one industry leader opens a new large-scale purpose-built manufacturing plant, is cocoa-free chocolate on an upward trajectory?... Read more
Healthier horizons: Sugar reduction and allergen aversion amongst major APAC demands in functional beverage sector
The Asia Pacific functional beverage industry is increasingly seeing consumer demands for sugar reduction, label transparency and allergen aversion becoming commonplace.... Read more
Franuí expands into the UK market with chocolate-covered raspberry bites
Franuí is bringing its handcrafted, sustainable treats to London, targeting health-conscious consumers with premium ingredients.... Read more
Farmers’ short end of the supply chain deal is not over
This Fairtrade Month, cocoa workers and farmers experience an ongoing lack of resources, which the organisation predicts will cause ongoing challenges for years to come.... Read more
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