After 40 years, Siân Holt, the founder of Fudge Kitchen is leaving the company and stepping down from her role as Managing Director due to a sudden illness, the company has announced.
Alarm bells have been raised in the United States over a potential sugar shortage that could affect confectionery and candy production ahead of the important Halloween holiday season.
Premium chocolate brand, Lindt has introduced a new Choco Wafer into its UK outlets that after it was recently awarded a ‘superstar’ rating from market researcher, Nielsen Bases.
In a squeezed investment climate, we spoke to Fiona Choppe-Magal, Partner, Foodtech and Agritech, at Israel-based Cukierman Investment House, who reveals some crucial advice for Europe’s agrifood tech entrepreneurs to maximize their chances in dealings...
Cravings - the baking mix and lifestyle brand born from Chrissy Teigen’s award-winning cookbooks - has tapped CPG veteran, foodie and mom Danyel O’Connor to serve as CEO, tasked to grow its focus areas of crave-worthy content, community and commerce.
Cote d’Ivoire’s main cocoa crop (October to March) has been buoyed by above-average rain, with farmers pleased by the number of cherelles, or pods, already on the trees.
Confectionery giant Ferrero has released its latest annual Cocoa Charter Progress Report, claiming ‘significant progress in the company’s efforts to ‘source cocoa responsibly.’
Nestlé, the owners of the KitKat brand, has launched a new campaign, ‘Tech Frustrations’, that channels the winning ‘Have a Break’ advertising formula that made the brand so iconic.
Nestle has voiced support for the continued use of palm oil in the food and beverage sector amid intense debate surrounding the recently-enacted EU Deforestation Regulation, while also striving to guarantee its supply chain sustainability using advance...
The global hotel behemoth has collaborated with black-owned, women-led, allergy-friendly disruptor Partake Foods to produce the new cookie to ensure that every guest can experience its unique welcome at check-in.
The Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired the share capital and branded interests of gluten-free sweet treats maker Nom Bites and the marshmallow brand Lexi’s for an undisclosed sum.
Mondelēz International is the latest chocolate maker to raise its full-year growth forecasts in its Q2 results following on from Hershey and Nestle last week, leveraging strong demand to hike prices and shield their margins from higher cocoa and raw material...
Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should sustainability...
Nestlé has published a progress report on its Income Accelerator Program, launched at the beginning of 2022 in Cote d’Ivoire, to support cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire and incentivise them into greater productivity.
Thailand’s Boonprasert Confectionery is evolving its innovation strategy to focus on the development of novel formats and functional offerings to meet changing consumer needs in and out of its home market.
The purpose of alternative dairy products, such as milk and cheese, is to act as a substitute for animal-based dairy. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it must taste exactly like the products it is replacing.
The palm oil industry in Malaysia is calling for the European Union (EU) to provide more clarity over how it will define ‘high-risk’ countries under its recently-approved Deforestation Regulation, stressing that current scientific data has already demonstrated...
Nestle Malaysia says extensive format and flavour innovations in its product development have helped d drive healthy Q2FY2023 business growth, giving the firm renewed confidence in its ability to secure a profitable rest of the year.
The NOVA classification system is used to ascertain whether foods are minimally processed, processed or ‘ultra-processed’. A new study has found that people’s perceptions of foods and their processing levels usually align with their NOVA classification.
The Hershey Company has announced an increase of 5.0% in consolidated net sales and an organic, constant currency net sales also of 5.0%. In its Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results, it also updated its full-year reported earnings outlook to reflect...
Nestlé has reported better-than-expected first-half organic sales in its half-year results for 2023 and said it improved its full-year organic sales outlook after raising prices to cope with higher production costs.
Luxury Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli has posted stronger-than-expected operating profits in the first half of 2023 and raised its full-year outlook, after hiking up prices for its chocolate easter bunnies and pralines.
The Dutch impact company with a mission to make chocolate 100% ‘slave free’ has launched a munchable snack range that it claims ends exploitation in chocolate by ensuring cocoa farmers are paid fairly.
Just 12% of the milk alternatives studied had a comparable or greater amount of nutrients calcium, vitamin D, and protein, compared to that found in cow’s milk.
Unilever PLC executives suggested during the firm’s July 25 first-half earnings call with analysts that inflation has peaked, but that its effects will continue to be felt, especially in its food-related business categories.
Sustainable chocolate brand GoodSAM Foods has announced a strong first half of 2023 with a record-breaking first and second quarter, driven by an expanded retail reach into US, and industry awards recognition, while exceeding fundraising goals and sales.
Barry Callebaut has announced Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications, taking over from Christiaan Prins, who had led the department since January 2020.
Leading UK high street brand Fudge Kitchen is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its state-of-the-art production site in Kent which has been a hub of innovation and excellence in confectionery manufacturing since its inception.
Cocoa bean processing in North America has slumped almost 12% in the second quarter, according to figures released by the National Confectioners Association, the lowest in almost 15 years for that period, while in Europe and Asia, factories ground the...
Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to create a plant-based gelatin substitute from pea protein and are already collaborating with a multinational leader in plant-based ingredients.
Ice cream makers could innovate with emulsifier-stabilizer blends if they wish to avoid paying a premium for single-ingredient options such as LBG, claims Palsgaard’s Claus Prior Hansen.
Premium chocolate and cocoa supplier Barry Callebaut has announced the expansion of its operation in Brazil through the opening of a logistics point in the northeast of the country, the Group has confirmed.
German ingredients company Döhler has announced plans to acquire SVZ, a Dutch supplier of fruit and vegetable ingredients, from Royal Cosun. The move is expected to buildout Döhler’s portfolio, notably in red fruit and vegetable ingredients.
To celebrate Culinary Arts Month, chocolate producer Yowie Group is invited bakers in the US and Australia - from professionals to home wizards - to showcase your baking passion and eye-popping talent in its first-ever Cake Decorating Contest.
In latest market news reduced cocoa supplies from Cote d’Ivoire after recent heavy rains saw ICE NY cocoa on Monday close +7 (+0.21%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 closed +16 (+0.74%).
Colombian B4B chocolate manufacturer, Luker Chocolate, is expanding its collaborative sustainability plan into South Bolívar, a remote cocoa-producing region in the country.
In the past 12 months, global sugar prices have risen 41.9% and to describe this sharp inflation in sugar prices, analysts have coined a new term: ‘sugarflation’. The current market volatility has also had a knock-on effect for natural alternatives with...
The provider of certified organic, non‐GMO, and Fairtrade food ingredients has launched three new syrups to help CPG brands and product developers create new products that meet consumer demand for less sugar in their diets.
Swerve, one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of zero-sugar, keto-friendly, and plant-based sweeteners, is at the forefront of the sugar-free baking trend. The company’s innovation and expansion into monk fruit and allulose sweetener offerings,...
With sugar consumption continuing to increase and public health concerns about rising obesity rates, the sugar reduction trend will become more significant, experts say.
As consumers access to nutritional information improves, they are increasingly aware of the potential impact of sugars on their diets and health. 42% of EMEA consumers are trying to choose healthier products, with reduction of sugars op of mind (Source:...
MycoTechnology says it is ‘standing on the brink of a sweet revolution’ having discovered a sweet protein derived from honey truffle. “Proteins are widely recognised as the future of sweeteners,” says MycoTechnology CEO Alan Hahn.
A conference involving The Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, the Soy and Palm Oil Network and the Coffee Interest Group was recently held in Bern Switzerland to develop new tougher measures for the conservation of tropical forests.
When most Americans think of walnuts, if they think of them, they think of a topping for oatmeal or salads or an inclusion in baked goods, not as a standalone snack – but newcomer Unbound Snacks wants to change this with the launch of a line of brightly...
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is partnering with the American Society of Baking (ASB) and Retail Bakers of America (RBA) to give bakers an even stronger voice with US Congress.
One of Australia's leading food executives, Peter Simpson from the Manildra Group, has been honoured with the Australian confectionery industry's highest accolade.
