In the first of our Valentine’s Day previews, we look at the romantic offerings this year from Pierre Marcolini, Hotel Chocolat, Paul A Young, Skittles, Azuca, Mochidoki, Sour Punch and Seattle Chocolate.
Natural ingredients systems provider Doehler is set to showcase a range of 'multi-sensory experiences' and innovative products at ProSweets 2020 in Cologne, from 2 February.
In its Full Year 2019 results, the company reported quarterly revenue above estimates, helped by growth in demand for its snacks in developing markets in Asia, Middle East and Africa, but said it expects first-quarter revenue will be impacted by the coronavirus...
Mars Retail Group (MRG) is expanding the M&M’s brand by opening three ‘experiential’ stores by 2021 including Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota and its first store in Berlin, Germany.
Swiss group revamps its Chocolate Academy in Banbury, with plans for continuous expansion and an ambitious growth strategy at its three sites in one of Europe’s biggest chocolate confectionery markets.
Nestlé has launched its second product in recyclable paper packaging, as part of its commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
Together, ISM and ProSweets cover the entire value chain in the production of sweets and snacks - from chocolate and chocolate products, to sweets, biscuits, through to trending snacks. Here is a preview of what to expect at this year’s event when it...
Gato & Co plant-based start-up has launched a 'Cookies N Cream' range as a modern twist on classic cookie sandwiches, available in Boots retail shops in the UK, with more stockists to follow from Spring 2020.
Fairtrade International pioneers unique and effective program to address child labor in farming communities. Anita Sheth, senior advisor social compliance and development, Fairtrade International, explains an ongoing program in Belize to empower local...
DS Smith has opened a Box Manufacturing Plant in Lebanon, Indiana, creating 170 jobs, to meet a growing demand for more sustainable packaging and a reduction of shipping costs across the US.
Millions is wasted on celeb marketing campaigns that could be redirected to help the world’s poorest achieve a living income through blockchain tokens, says Fairchain and the UNDP.
Sappi Europe has launched recyclable multifunctional packaging for nut and fruit bars, which will be on display at Interpack tradeshow in Dussledorf, Germany in May.
Swiss confectionery giant has announced a major update to its chocolate Smarties range in the UK, by making the 83-year-old favourite available as a button for the first time.
World’s most prestigious chocolate awards will be held in London, UK, next month, deadline for entries is Friday 31 January. CocoVaa Chocolatier Vata Edari named as one of the judges.
The implementation of the Smart Snacks regulation in American schools could reduce the rates of childhood type 2 diabetes and other food-related diseases, according to JAMA study.
As part of the UN’s International Day of Education, Olam Cocoa and Rainforest Alliance help school children in Côte d'Ivoire learn about the dangers of deforestation.
Fudge Kitchen will celebrate all things British launching a ‘I love London’ line at ISM 2020, as well as revealing exciting plans for Christmas this year.
Less plastic, more renewable raw materials, lower packing weight and recyclability – these are the themes to be discussed at this year’s ProSweets/ISM show.
Doisy & Dam has launched a range of products in redesigned colourful packaging, in response to a growing consumer demand for ‘more mindful and ethical style of snacking’.
This year, ISM global trade fair for sweets and snacks is celebrating its 50th anniversary – and is expected to break all previous records for visitor and exhibitor attendance. In an exclusive interview, CN talks to ISM director Sabine Schommer on what...
Vegan & dairy-free are gaining momentum, 2019 was the ‘year of the vegan’ and the trend continues at the Barry Callebaut booth at this year’s ISM in Cologne.
The two new Snack Bites join the company’s line with Milk, Dark, Peppermint and Pumpkin Spice, aimed at merchandizing at point of impulse for grab-n-go sales.
Divine Chocolate was established in 1998 by a co-operative of cocoa farmers in Ghana that owns 44% of the company and shares in its profit. Its cocoa is Fairtrade certified and 100% traceable.
The National Confectioners Association has announced the appointment of two new staff members to new roles designed to bolster the organization’s advocacy and communications activities.
Nestlé will invest up to CHF 2bn to create a wider market for food-grade recycled plastics and will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third as part of efforts to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
Steve Lightman, president, of food and gift provider Harry & David, talks heritage and exploring new markets, getting into the office at 6am and winding down with a game of golf with his wife in the beautiful Rogue Valley in Oregon, where the company...
Soluble corn fiber can reduce the sugar content in chocolate by up to 50% while retaining similar levels of sweetness and leaving no aftertaste, according to a recently published patent by Mondelēz International.
137 children ranging in ages from six to 17 came from the nearby West African countries of Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Togo, local news media said, as US Senate investigation into Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa supply chain continues.
Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC), premium natural chocolate brand, has modernized its milk chocolate bar by replacing dairy milk with oat milk in its new product line.
I am a cocoa farmer: Bahati Sanjingu, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
'I am a cocoa farmer' is an occasional series by Dr Kristy Leissle, scholar of the cocoa and chocolate industries. Here she visits Bahati Sanjingu, a cocoa farmer in Tanzania, and hears how she made the transition from growing rice to cocoa...
Japanese start-up True Food & Design is developing a healthy, natural, vegan chocolate product that contains zero sugar, sugar alcohol and artificial sweeteners.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added glucomannan to the existing list of isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates that it intends to propose to be added to the definition of dietary fibre.
From the complexities of regulation and cutting-edge science to the brands behind the boom, the CBD Global Summit will bridge the business and science underpinning this fast-moving category.
Confectionery giant Mars, Inc. has patented a shelf-stable mousse it says maintains a ‘light’ and ‘soft’ mouthfeel even when stored at an ambient temperature.
Cadbury promised to bring back bar after a Facebook poll called for its return and the dark chocolate rum and raisin flavoured bars are now on sale across the UK.