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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 25-Oct-2023
TOP HEADLINES
Top chocolate, confectionery, and bakery trends for Halloween 2023
olam food ingredients’ (ofi’s) flavour experts share their predictions on how families will tap into this season’s flavour trends to create a ‘Spooktacular’ 31 October.... Read more
Chocolat Madagascar drops baker-friendly buttons for UK market
Ingredients supplier Henley Bridge has unveiled a new range of chocolate drops from Chocolat Madagascar created directly in response to customer demand.... Read more
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Dairy ingredients and milk fats provide indulgence and taste to chocolates and confectionery
Dairy ingredients and milk fats play a significant role in the confectionery industry. Explore how these ingredients add taste and indulgence to these products.... Read more
Cocoa leaders demand a fair price for all
Off the back of Tony's Chocolonely’s warning that the new cocoa farmgate price is still too low, other chocolate brands and global organisations call for an end to corporate greed and push for equity.... Read more
New database launched to drive innovation in Sustainable Food Systems
IFIS Sustainability a cutting-edge, free Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) database that curates the latest scientific research at the intersection of food and sustainability, has launched a new digital tool providing food innovators access to the latest in sustainable food science.... Read more
AgTechNavigator.com launched to provide independent and authoritative news, insights and analysis
William Reed has launched AgTechNavigator.com to provide independent and authoritative news, insights and analysis of the global agtech space.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
European Union set to ban goods, including cocoa, using forced labour in supply chain
Law provides a framework to investigate the use of forced labour in companies’ supply chains. All goods made using forced labour to be halted at EU borders and withdrawn from the market.... Read more
Reality bites? US Halloween candy sales unspooked by inflation
Scary monsters (and super creeps) with false teeth may not be the only ones to bite this Halloween as inflation is also hitting households across the United States, forcing many families to keep tight control of the purse strings.... Read more
 Interview: Christiaan Prins on cocoa sustainability, communications – and life after Barry Callebaut
As VP of Corporate Communications at Barry Callebaut Group, Christiaan Prins was at the forefront of many of the recent sustainability challenges in the cocoa sector. He has now established a new strategic communications consultancy, theLOOP Communications, to use his expertise to help companies enhance their trust factor in supply chains. In an exclusive interview for our latest podcast episode, he reflects on his time at Barry Callebaut and the issues still facing the chocolate industry.... Listen now
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...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Peruvian anchovy fishing season authorised to commence tomorrow
The Peruvian Ministry of Production has authorised the start of the second anchovy fishing season to commence at midnight (00.00 October 26 local time).... Read more
‘Recipes for success’, actionable tips and low-cost solutions: Délifrance launches Smart Guide focused on weathering today’s storms
The bakery goods manufacturer has published a guide focused on four main challenges facing the bakery, café and foodservice industry right now: price inflation, staffing constraints, standing out and social responsibility.... Read more
Coca-Cola Co. raises full-year guidance on Q3 2023 results, focuses on digital investments
The Coca-Cola Company continues to invest in sustainable packaging through its World Without Waste program and digital capabilities to fuel future growth, executives shared during the company's third quarter 2023 earnings call this morning.... Read more
Prebiotics consumption reduces risk of allergic rhinitis
Prebiotics may reduce the risk of allergic rhinitis (AR) by 66%, compared to no prebiotic consumption, says a new study based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).... Read more
Sober October: New beverage launches in the low and no alcohol category
From alcohol-free tequila alternatives to sweet & spicy low alcohol wine, we take a look at some of the latest innovations in the low and no alcohol category.... Read more
Members of the Environment Committee call for new chemical pesticide rules
The Environment Committee is calling on the EU to reduce the use of all chemical pesticides by at least 50% by 2023, as MEPs vote in favour of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation.... Read more
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