As Veganuary turns nine this year with a record number of sign-ups, we check out some of the latest vegan chocolate bars to hit the shelves over the past 12 months.
Founded on the belief that sugar cravings are rooted equally in physical and emotional needs, the co-founders of Israeli startup Sweet Victory drew on their backgrounds as a psychologist and nutritionist to solve for both -- helping people kick their...
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
As consumer demand for vegan and plant-based options continues to accelerate, cocoa supplier Cargill is introducing its Chocolate ExtraVeganZa, a new range of vegan chocolate and couverture chocolates.
The trajectory appetite for sweet snacks and specifically for plant-based treats has called for the creation of a day to celebrate vegan chocolate, an event spearheaded by the entrepreneur known as the Vegan Willy Wonka.
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
As well as producing premium chocolate that delivers on quality and taste from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Chocolove also offers a range of vegan-friendly bars.
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
New research from Barry Callebaut on how the confectionery industry is responding to the Veganuary movement reveals plant-based indulgence is enticing more consumers to try alternatives - but taste is a key motivation in their choice.
Confectionery sugar reduction specialists DouxMatok and Blommer Chocolate Company have announced a strategic commercial partnership to produce and sell a ‘game-changing’ portfolio of chocolate products with significantly less sugar.
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has shrugged off the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by reporting a 14.2% increase in group sales, to CH 4.59bn (€4.42 billion) in financial year 2021
Serious Sweets, the UK own label confectionery brand, has acquired Mighty Fine Confectionery, adding homemade honeycomb to its growing portfolio of sweet treats.
The influential Chocoa conference, which was planned as a virtual meet-up for the second year running in February because of the COVID pandemic, has been postponed until later in year, organisers Equipoise have confirmed.
In its first year, low-sugar candy startup Behave has faced demand-driven stockouts, reformulated with less sugars and expanded into stores across the US.
After upending the gum category with the wildly successful launch of plastic-free, all-natural gum in a sleek, thoughtful package, the makers of Simply Gum are hoping to strike lightening twice – or preferably thrice – with its recent “low-key” entrance...
A new joint venture between Chef Thiam’s US-based West African fonio brand Yolélé and Mali Shi SA, a shea butter manufacturer that provides income to tens of thousands of women through its proprietary sourcing operations, has received a $1.98m grant from...
Record surge for chocolate by American consumers has pushed sales to $29bn, with retail chocolate sales climbing more than 5% a quarter, according to data from Chicago-based researcher IRI.
The latest Covid-19 restrictions implemented by the German Federal Ministry of Health will not affect this year’s ProSweets/ISM trade show in Cologne, which is due to open on 30 January, organisers Koelnmesse have said.
GNT, one of the industry’s main natural ingredients and food colour providers, is set to showcase its EXBERRY Colouring Foods in a vast array of confectionery applications at ProSweets Cologne 2022, which is scheduled to run from 30 January 1 February.
San Francisco’s Guittard Chocolate Company has announced its entire Line of Retail Baking Chips, Wafers, as well as Professional 3 Kilo Bags is transitioning to post-consumer recycled (PCR) Flexible Film Packaging.
Tel Aviv-based B.T. Sweet, Ltd. has developed a game-changing plant-based sweetening platform, which enables producers to slash the sugar content from breakfast cereals, confectionery and treats like hazelnut and chocolate spread.
Ghana’s cocoa carriers have announced they have called off their strike after meeting with the licensed buying companies and officials from COCOBOD, the government-controlled body that fixes the buying price for the country’s cocoa exports.
Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation, according to population estimates from the United States Census Bureau. And as the fastest growing demographic in the US, millennials are wielding a lot of purchasing...
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Lemon & Lime Flavour is set to return ‘by popular demand’ to UK supermarkets after owners pladis said it has listened to fans, known as ‘Jaffanatics’, calling for the zingy addition.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced its new intake of future leaders for 2022 who will help young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has revealed five top trends for the confectionery sector this year, with planetary health a key focus, along with amplified taste experiences and premiumization all set to dominate.
Ethical chocolate maker is starting 2022 with the announcement of three new ‘Conversation Bars’ designed to provoke discussions around serious issues impacting the chocolate industry and beyond.
Titanium dioxide (E171) - a popular additive that confers a bright white shade to frosting and cake decorations - has been banned as a food additive in the EU, with a six-month phasing out period coming into force this month (January 2022) after which...
Blommer Chocolate, one of the largest cocoa processors and ingredient chocolate suppliers in North America, has announced David Meggs is moving into the Chief Operating Officer role, and is one of three senior in-house appointments.
Premium chocolate company Lindt has joined an exclusive list of consumer ‘superbrands’ after an impressive online campaign against a backdrop of a global pandemic.
Koelnmesse, organisers of ProSweets Cologne/ISM trade fair for sweets and snacks, said it is under starter's orders and will open its doors on 30 January 2022 for this year’s event.
Sugar is an important ingredient in confectionery, not only for its taste but also because it contributes to texture, bulk, mouthfeel, aroma, colour, and a number of other attributes that make up chocolate and candy.
The ‘Cocoa Coalition' of companies, NGOs, certification organisations and multistakeholder organisations has welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) publication of its proposed regulation on deforestation.
NOMO, the UK’s number one vegan and allergen free chocolate brand, is celebrating Christmas this year with a series of awards at the inaugural free-From Christmas Awards.
Heading into 2022, consumers are demanding that brands prioritize sustainability, workers' rights, and other human advocacy causes, according to independent third-party certification organization Fairtrade America in its biennial Consumer Insights...
Puratos, the ingredients and services supplier for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry, has announced the appointment of Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, effective 1 January 2022.
Belinda Borck, Impact Editor at Tony's Chocolonely, talks to CN on the company’s latest impact report and why it is not driven by profit but by creating a fair price for the cocoa farmer and a transparent supply chain.
Vegan chocolate producer, Ombar, claims to be leading the change for climate transparency by partnering with Carbon Cloud, the climate footprint software, to measure full supply chain emissions for each bar in the company's Oat M’lk range.
Hershey’s rebranded Insights Centers have been designed to offer immersive experiences for customer collaboration to help the company with its strategic planning and retail growth initiatives.
For centuries, American families have celebrated the Christmas holiday season with classic confectionery treats such as candy canes, Hanukkah gelt and peppermint bark to help create some festive cheer.
Human nutrition specialist ADM has unveiled the next big consumer trends for 2022, among them the dynamic growth of plant-based snacks that deliver nutrition and satiety for kids.
Barry Callebaut’s Chocovision, one of the key conferences for senior business leaders and key stakeholders in the cocoa, chocolate and confectionery industry, is to be integrated into next year’s European Cocoa Association (ECA) Forum in Rome.
Pioneering craft chocolate maker TCHO (pronounced 'cho'), has announced it is replacing its milk chocolate-based bars with plant-based dairy alternatives and introducing a complete packaging makeover.
