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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 05-Apr-2023
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TOP HEADLINES
WCF President Chris Vincent gives first interview to discuss the organisation’s future role in tackling cocoa sustainability and new partnerships with CHOCOA and the NCA
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced its next Partnership Meeting will take place in Amsterdam at the Beurs van Berlage (Old Stock Exchange) from 6 to 7 February 2024, immediately followed by the CHOCOA conference, which will take place in the same venue running until 11 February. Ahead of the announcement, ConfectioneryNews met up in London with Chris Vincent, the new WCF President, for his first interview with the media.... Read more
Peter Boone resigns as Barry Callebaut CEO
The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Feld (57, German national) as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barry Callebaut Group, with immediate effect. Feld succeeds Peter Boone who is stepping down for personal reasons.... Read more
Barry Callebaut lowers sales volume guidance after ‘flat to modest’ growth
In news over-shadowed by the shock resignation of CEO Peter Boone, Barry Callebaut announced sales volumes in the six months ending 28 February fell 2.9% to 1.13 million tonnes and has lowered its sales volume guidance as inflationary pressures continue to bite into the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer’s outlook.... Read more
Hershey expands US confection lead with ‘occasion-based’ innovation, personalized marketing
Hershey is gaining market share in the US confection market while its top competitors fall farther back by replacing its old playbook of innovating and marketing to masses with a more targeted “occasion-based” approach to product development and “mass personalization” media strategy.... Read more
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New ‘Scorecard’ questions chocolate companies’ sustainability efforts
While many companies claim ‘100% sustainably sourced cocoa’ on their chocolate bars, these sustainability claims cannot be ‘ necessarily’ trusted,' according to the latest ‘Chocolate Scorecard’ that has analysed companies selling chocolate around the world for their performance on policy and impact in ending poverty, child labour, and destruction of the environment.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact
Mondelēz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at Mondelēz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainability’s ‘Sustainable Food & Drink Podcast’ about learnings from the chocolate maker's sustainability programme and how it is marketing ethical products. Includes a live Q&A. Impact in Cocoa: How...
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Study authors question results suggesting prebiotic diet out-performs synbiotic approach
Researchers have called for further studies after their RCT concluded a high-prebiotic diet could improve mood, anxiety, stress, and sleep, while synbiotic or probiotic supplements did not have a beneficial effect.... Read more
 Upcycling food ‘is really one of the biggest opportunities facing the food industry’
Upcycling food, or turning would-be wasted byproducts from one product into something delicious and nutritious for people, has emerged as one of the hottest trends in food and beverage in recent years with the market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% from $52b in 2022 to $83.26b by 2032.... Watch now
Sugar contamination stings honey imports in Europe
Almost half (46%) of all honey samples tested by the European Commission is thought to be adulterated with sugars.... Read more
How to judge the accuracy of market research data
Working within the health and nutrition industry, most of us are used to being inundated with offers of market reports, often touting exciting category growth potential with high price tags associated to full reports.... Read more
Mondelez snacking insights: Brand familiarity and indulgence crucial drivers for AMEA industry growth
Snacking giant Mondelez International says the familiarity of brands as well as consumer demand for indulgence in their daily diets are key drivers for snack market growth in the AMEA region.... Read more
What is behind rising food prices and when will they come back down?
Rapidly rising food prices are expected to slow in 2023 after supply chain challenges, geo-political strife, climate change and agricultural policy changes contributed to record inflation in 2022 and prompted government action, according to federal agencies.... Read more
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