All news articles for April 2021

Hershey reports strong results for the first quarter. Pic: Hershey Company

Financial results

Hershey exceeds estimates for Q1 in latest financial results

By Anthony Myers

Hershey has posted stronger-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and is expected to boost its chocolate sales in North America as the country’s roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine gathers pace.

Mondelēz said it has seen continued improvement across emerging markets. Pic: Mondelēz International

Financial results

Cadbury and Oreo brands boost Mondelēz’s revenue in first quarter

By Anthony Myers

Mondelēz International has posted 7.9% revenue growth in the first quarter with improving performance in its emerging markets – after achieving double-digit growth in Cadbury Dairy Milk along with high-single growth in Oreo.

The new Yorkie Orange hits UK shops in May. Pic: Nestlé

NPD

Nestlé set to launch Yorkie Orange bar in UK and Ireland

By Anthony Myers

The Yorkie Orange is an orange-flavoured milk chocolate made with cocoa sustainably sourced under the Nestlé Cocoa Plan that will be available in a wide range of supermarkets, wholesale and convenience stores from 10 May.

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Researchers use cocoa to tackle obesity in mice

By Danielle Masterson

Dietary supplementation with cocoa can improve obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Flavorchem's SRS Center for Taste Innovation. Pic: Flavorchem

Sustainability

Flavorchem and Orchidia Fragrances double down on sustainability

By Anthony Myers

Flavorchem and Orchidia Fragrances, manufactures of flavour, ingredient, and fragrance solutions, to the food and confectionery industry has announced it is expanding its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The new products are being rolled out first in Malaysia.  Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé launches dairy free Milo in Asia

By Jim Cornall

Nestlé said as consumers in Asia are including more dairy alternatives in their diet, it is launching plant-based versions of some of its brands in the region.