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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 11-Oct-2023
TOP HEADLINES
Touton outlines plans for a more agile cocoa supply chain to meet new legislation
French cocoa supplier the Touton Group said it is adjusting its business strategy to meet upcoming sustainability and compliance requirements with a fresh investment in climate-friendly solutions and a commitment to strengthen its collaboration with partner producers.... Read more
Colombia set to be key player in global cocoa sector after impressing at NorthWest Chocolate Festival in Seattle
With 95% of exported beans classed as ‘fine flavour cacao’, Colombia's reputation in the world of chocolate is unparalleled, and after a successful showing at Seattle’s NorthWest Chocolate Festival by a quartet of artisanal companies, the word is quickly spreading.... Read more
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Driving indulgence and sustainability in the confectionery market
The confectionery market has transformed post-COVID as consumers seek balance. Explore the world of confectionery, where indulgence now meets health and sustainability.... Read more
ICCO celebrates 50 years of cocoa sustainability commitment
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) marked half a century of commitment to sustainable growth in the cocoa sector with a special celebration held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where it is now headquartered.... Read more
How female cocoa farmers can benefit from the new EU Deforestation Regulations
The Women in Cocoa & Chocolate Network (WINCC) has announced an especially convened online session with Colombia’s Cordillera Chocolate to explore how the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could provide opportunities for women empowerment in the sector.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Indian craft chocolate aims to be a global player with a new brand raising the bar
India’s West Godavari region is emerging as a craft chocolate capital, and the launch of Manam Chocolate could well put Indian cocoa on the global map.... Read more
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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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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...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Spicy rosé wine launches in the US: ‘Nobody will ever reach a new audience by playing it safe’
Drawing on a love for spicy cocktails, Kristen Knapp founded Heartbeat to ‘add unexpected spice into the wine category’. Can the hot rosé succeed in attracting younger drinkers to the category?... Read more
Aged black garlic extract may improve blood pressure, study suggests
A new study has shown that aged black garlic extract can be used to relieve high blood pressure in people with Grade-1 hypertension who are already receiving prescribed drug treatment.... Read more
 Planet FWD launches AI-Powered Decarbonization platform to help reach Scope 3 goals
With the launch of a new AI-powered data engine, pioneering decarbonization emissions platform Planet FWD continues to accelerate CPG companies ability to evaluate and neutralize their environmental impact, including stubborn and hard-to-mange Scope 3 emissions from across the supply chain.... Watch now
The effect of masculine marketing on vegan diets
One of the most pervasive cultural perceptions around food consumption in general is that eating meat is for men and that, conversely, veganism is feminine. A new study explores whether reframing vegan dishes through masculine marketing alters men’s conception, and consumption, of vegan food.... Read more
Coffee biorefinery opened in Denmark to upcycle coffee grounds
While more than two billion coffee cups are consumed each day, according to some estimates, the oil from coffee grounds, despite being rich in nutrients, is rarely utilised. Kaffe Bueno, a new startup, has opened a coffee biorefinery in Rødovre, Denmark to develop this oil into food and cosmetics.... Read more
The 'holistic recharge' startup maturing with active consumers demands
From post-party supplement to main player in sports nutrition, the startup KA-EX which offers a “holistic recharging” product has seen an evolution of consumer interest since its launch.... Read more
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