Allulose, a novel rare sugar, is currently making its way through the Novel Foods process to gain regulatory approval in Europe. Does it have the characteristics that European shoppers are looking for in sweeteners?
olam food ingredients ('ofi'), a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and includes the company’s cocoa division, has announced that it has secured a multi-tranche sustainability-linked facility aggregating $1,975m
Mondelēz International has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating, it claims, progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals.
Early Bird Registration for the World Cocoa Foundation 2022 Partnership Meeting ends on 12 September. The event, the first live gathering of influential industry figures since 2019, takes place in Brussels, Belgium, from 26 to 27 October.
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution – meaning it can be used as is or within a recipe – to helps snack producers create bars with a high protein content in every layer.
To mark the milestone, the French bakery manufacturer is looking back at the French patisseries that are as exciting today as they were when they were first created a decade ago.
The Danish emulsifier specialist will be revealing the secrets of its bakery emulsifiers at IBIE 2022, which can help bakers snap spiralling costs by reducing the egg content of cake recipes.
There is a significant opportunity for brands to capitalize on the momentum in the plant-based space to create standout cheese alternatives that appeal to both plant-based purists and curious flexitarians alike, claims Royal DSM.
After a successful launch in the UK, Nestlé's has confirmed that KitKat V, the vegan version of the iconic wafer snack, will soon roll out in 15 European countries.
Scientists have identified the key chemicals found in vanilla bean extract and combined this with sensory data to understand what consumers want from vanilla flavours.
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, has doubled down on the country’s pledge to increase its cocoa production from the present 340,000 tonnes to 500,000 tonnes by 2024.
Following a strict audit of its facility and production systems by an authorized international Organic Certifier, the new seal confirms the company’s commitment to sourcing, processing, and manufacturing certified organic, non-GMO products that conform...
The Swiss multi-national has announced details of a new Youth Entrepreneurship Platform (YEP) for young innovators and entrepreneurs in the food industry.
Visitors to Frankfurt Airport will be the latest to experience Ritter Sport’s World of Chocolate installation after it moves on this month from Zurich Airport.
Moringa pioneer Kuli Kuli is shifting its dietary supplement strategy from shots to gummies to appeal to a broader set of consumers who the company founder says embraced food as medicine during the pandemic but who may be turned off by strong, medicinal...
With over 17 years of experience, Romain Cornu has been involved with high-end restaurants and hotels in the Middle East, France, and throughout the United States, and continues today to shape the dessert offering around the world as the Global Corporate...
The two companies, known for their passion for social justice, said they were working together because of their shared commitment to end slavery and child labour in the chocolate industry by using sustainably sourced cocoa beans.
Uncommon Cacao, which describes itself as the ‘first Transparent Trade cacao supply chain company,' has released its 2021 Transparency Report covering key performance indicators over the past 12 months.
The announcement by Koelnmesse, organisers of the ISM sweets and snacks trade fair, that it is moving the event to April next year appears to be paying off, having recorded high levels of interest from the confectionery industry.
Relief for small and medium-sized businesses is urgently needed, said the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI), after Germany’s federal government sets a gas levy to provide financial support for gas importers.
Indian consumers are increasingly leaning toward dark chocolate due to higher awareness of its benefits, according to the founder of the country’s D2C hot chocolate beverage firm Tiggle, Anuva Kakkar.
Brother-sister duo Dr Maximilian and Dr Sara Marquart are working to ease the pressure on cocoa supply chains with an alternative developed via traditional and precision fermentation techniques. FoodNavigator catches up with one half of the ‘chocolate...
Finnish confectioner Fazer is working to secure a sustainable future cocoa supply. The company believes cellular agriculture could be part of that vision.
Fresh milk and butter were key contributors from a list of dairy products that have pushed inflation in the food category, fuelling a higher overall CPI index than analysts had expected.
Disruptor brand Punk’d Protein is set to revolutionise the British snacking market with a range of snacking bars, flapjacks and cookies that offers natural ingredients with a healthy dose of added protein.
Confectionery giant’s reputation for justice, pride and leadership have been hailed by its employees as particular strengths for the company, leading it to be ‘Certified by Great Place to Work’ in its US business operations.
Organisers of the Paris Salon du Chocolat has announced details of this year’s event, which takes place at the Expo Porte de Versailles from October 28 to November 1,
New Culture, a startup producing casein proteins (minus the cows) via microbial fermentation to make mozzarella and other dairy products has announced a strategic partnership with global ingredients giant ADM to scale up its animal-free dairy operation.
The Government of Belize has launched a new initiative to tackle child labour and reduce its incidence by eliminating the worst forms by 2025 following extended dialogue with national stakeholders, cooperatives, and social justice organizations, including...
A pioneering initiative by Barry Callebaut and Prova to improve the livelihoods of vanilla farmers in Madagascar has been expanded, the parties have announced.
Laffy Taffy, the beloved US candy brand, known for its dad jokes on its candy wrappers, has enlisted the help of American rapper and singer-songwriter T-Pain.
As Americans continue to adjust to post-pandemic life and mounting economic uncertainty, consumer research from Mintel shows that many believe there is no going ‘back to normal’ and as such are changing the way they think about, budget and shop for, and...
The Olam Group said it remains cautiously optimistic about its prospects for the rest of the year, despite global supply chain issues, and confirmed it still intends to go ahead with the ofi IPO – favourable market conditions permitting.
Safe Food Advocacy Europe has long been campaigning for an official definition of the term ‘natural’. Yet not all industry players are on board, we are told. How could a legal definition benefit both consumers and the planet?
Ferrero USA, is bringing back Ferrero's 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar to help families celebrate Halloween throughout the month of October while raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Cocoa prices closed up on Wednesday (10 August) +35 (+1.48%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU22) closed up +3 (+0.17%) after support from the sharp sell-off in the dollar, which supported commodity prices in general.
Rapid growth in online sales of plant-based food products during the lockdown period supported industry growth in the global vegan snacks market size a new study has revealed.
Coral reefs are degrading at an alarming rate – threatening the health of our oceans and the ecosystems that support sea life. Confectionery-to-pet food manufacturer Mars is working to turn the tide. FoodNavigator catches up with the company’s chief marine...
Mondelēz International has launched eight non-HFSS (high in fat, salt or sugar) products across its biscuits, confectionery, and drinking chocolate lines in the UK.
Inflation continues to spiral, placing household budgets under pressure. In grocery, pundits predict this will lead shoppers to trade down to discount formats and budget lines as price elasticity reaches its limits.
Fresh research has investigated consumer perceptions of palm oil in Switzerland and whether they are familiar with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) label.
Natural Grocers’ third quarter earnings statement saw the company post moderate growth as it warns that inflationary pressures will restrain growth in the future in the sale of natural foods and supplements.
Workers at Barry Callebaut’s chocolate facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire, are to receive a 10% pay rise after successful negotiations with the Unite union.