Allulose is totally on point in today’s health-and wellness-focused world – poised to support any government and industry effort to achieve sugar reduction goals to combat the rising obesity crisis. With just 10% of the calories of standard sugar, it...
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has issued a statement on new EU regulation proposals to tackle the issues of deforestation, but calls for an 'adequate transition period'.
New research, conducted on behalf of BENEO, reveals consumers are now even more focused on ‘positive’ ageing. The research, carried out by HealthFocus International, includes an exclusive analysis of the health-conscious 50+ age range.
The Indonesian palm oil sector has urged the European Union to ensure that its final regulatory approach to imported commodities does not discriminate against palm oil, warning that efforts to replace it as an ingredient could lead to even ‘bigger problems’...
SA food producer and fashion retailer AVI Ltd has confirmed it is in talks with American giant Mondelēz International regarding the sale of its snacks and biscuits business.
The World Cocoa Foundation’s Partnership Meeting earlier this month focussed on the ongoing problem of child labour with important sessions tackling the topic on day one of the online gathering.
Gourmet snacking and chocolate brand Zertus has taken over The Sun Valley Nut Company (Sun Valley) from the Hacking family, who founded the business in 1949, led by James Hacking.
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has secured its first order from Australia in more than 10 years as the free trade deal between the two countries, signed post-Brexit, opens up new opportunities.
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) forecasts a 10% increase in the world cocoa production and a 25% increase in the cocoa price in the next decade. Based on the forecast, the total cocoa production will be approximately 4,700,000 tonnes in 2022-2023.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has confirmed that its 2022 ‘State of the Industry Conference: Unmuted’ will take place at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry from 13 to 15 March.
Sugar giant US Sugar says it “fully intends to litigate” to prove its proposed deal to acquire rival Imperial Sugar will not result in higher prices and harm sugar buyers after the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an anti-trust lawsuit in a bid to block...
Koelnmesse, organisers of the ProSweets trade fair, one of the largest events in the world for the sweets and snacks industry, said it is noticing a high number of applications from international companies with just under three months to go before it...
The European Parliament has said companies supplying products that risk contributing to deforestation will be ‘monitored and held accountable’ through new due diligence regulations. But farming groups have raised concerns that the new regulation might...
The World Cocoa Foundation’s Partnership Meeting heard a timely debate on EU landmark legal proposals set to be imposed that will mean that cocoa, along with other commodities such as palm oil and beef, linked to deforestation, will be banned from entering...
Vegan-friendly oat milk chocolate H!P (Happiness in Plants), has received a boost to its free-from agenda with nationwide availability online and in stores.
Luxury Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli is entering the vegan fray with its Lindt Classic Recipe vegan milk chocolate bar, set to be launched early 2022.
Barry Callebaut has launched Dairy-Free Compounds, its latest new dairy-free and plant-based solution, which will be added to its existing North American Plantcraft range.
Dream Pops a fast-growing plant-based ice cream and frozen novelty brands in North America, is setting its sites on moving into the confectionery aisle in 2022, competing with giants such as Hershey, Mars, and Ferrero.
Child labour remains a persistent challenge in the cocoa sector, and is the main focus of this year’s WCF Partnership Meeting, which opened online today with a message from new President Martin Short.
In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ‘new purpose as functional sustenance’ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?
The chocolate is available as solid or liquid chocolate, as well as in easy-melt formulations, and all ingredients are sustainably sourced, the company said.
Researchers are studying how multinational producers can overcome the challenges in communicating health claims to European consumers from differing societies and cultures.
Spero – which is carving out a niche in the plant-based dairy and egg space by using seeds as a base rather than nuts and legumes – has moved into a new 31,000sq ft production facility in the East Bay and is already scouting for a 100,000sq ft facility...
Nestlé’s plan to close it Fawdon site in Newcastle and move production to other factories in the UK and Europe has faced fresh criticism from the unions because of its impact on the environment.
‘This COP’s outcome is in many ways a cop out, a frustrating conclusion to this summit filled with hope that we would see a start to the healing of our world… said Mary Kinyua, responding to the outcome of the Glasgow summit.
Where should food businesses begin net zero action? With a ‘forest positive’ approach, Earthworm Foundation CEO Bastien Sachet tells FoodNavigator, stressing action is required this decade.
The Salon du Chocolat attracted over 60,000 visitors when it returned as a live event to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles earlier this month - and this year, its 26th edition, more space was given to young start-up companies.
With the COP26 meeting in Glasgow due to end Friday 12 November, Fairtrade has announced is has launched a new climate-focused partnership with Grow Ahead, a leading crowd-funding platform addressing the local challenges of climate change.
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) 2021 Partnership Meeting takes place online again this year from November 17 and 18 – see below for registration details.
The confectionery giant is expanding its footprint in the salty snacks scene with the acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and contract manufacturer Pretzels Inc, in a deal worth $1.2bn.
Global chocolate and cocoa supplier reports healthy growth, good profitability and strong cash generation, and an impressive recovery from its gourmet division.
The Puratos Group is set to increase capacity and become the first carbon-neutral chocolate factory with a major expansion at its Belcolade facility in Erembodegem, Belgium.
The Hershey Company’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) agenda has been acknowledge in a survey by Forbes magazine, which has ranked it #1 on its list of the ‘World's Top Female Friendly Companies’, spearheading a roster of 300 honourees.
The Twinkies and Ding Dongs maker posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter, with higher volume, a favourable product mix, pricing and productivity and a higher volume offsetting rising inflation.
Israeli start-up Torr Foodtech is replacing sugar binders with mechanical pressure and ultrasonic energy to ‘weld’ natural ingredients together in snacks.
Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors, is the new chairman of National Confectioners Association having succeeded Paul Chibe, who vacates the chair a little over six months to take up a new position in Luxembourg with his company Ferrero,...
Applications from 65 countries - and extensive safety and hygiene concepts mean one of the world's largest confectionery expos looks set to go ahead early next year.
Mondelez believes that the recycled packaging technology recently rolled out for Cadbury Dairy Milk in Australia will be able to deliver sustainable packaging options for more markets in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years.
The digital economy can help us prevent packaging waste, say researchers at Lancaster University and University of St Andrews, who are working with the founders of Reath, a start-up in Edinburgh, with a mission to build the digital infrastructure for...
Organisers said more than 60,000 visitors attended Salon du Chocolat 2021 over the October holiday weekend in France. The gathering of gourmets brought together 120 exhibitors from cocoa producing countries, master chocolatiers, pastry chefs and ‘young...
The sweetener producer claims combining functional ingredients with sugar alternatives can attract a new generation of customers to products that offer guilt-free indulgence and nutritional benefits.
Who grows my food, are they paid fairly, and do they use eco-friendly farming methods? These are some of the questions being asked by conscious consumers at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow this month.
