Popular China-made candy White Rabbit has recently been under fire in Brunei after a study conducted by the country’s Islamic authority revealed it to contain pig protein, and Malaysia now looks likely to follow in its South East Asian neighbour’s footsteps.
Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may improve biomarkers of heart health, boost mobility, and improve the quality of life for people over 55, suggests a new study.
CBD has not yet been fully legalized in the US, but Ben & Jerry’s is already for preparing for when it may be. The company released a statement committing to incorporating CBD into future ice cream innovations as soon as it is federally legalized....
French factory that normally makes 600,000 jars a day of the popular spread grinding to a halt as workers blockade entrance over pay dispute with Ferrero.
Early returns from the FDA meeting on CBD regulation give a glimpse of the complexity of the regulatory questions, which might stretch the timeline for a new legal framework to extent beyond which many in the industry would find acceptable.
We talked with Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten at the National Confectioners Association’s annual expo in Chicago about the rise of premium snacks, textured candies, functional ingredients and consumption occasions. Here’s what he had to say.*
What’s driving the latest marketplace and consumer trends in flavor innovation in candy and snacks? Julie Laughter, confectionery market manager at Fona international, revealed all at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
An educational session at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo on the interest in cannabis-derived products came with a warning from the organizers that exhibitors were not allowed to sell any such products, which shows how controversial a trend it is....
Joined by the government of Cameroon, the chocolate supplier will assist sustainable cocoa farming and income diversification as laid out by the Inter-professional Council of Cocoa and Coffee’s (CICC) New Generation platform.
Chr. Hansen says its new lactose biosensor test kit can determine lactose concentration in all dairy products, including those with added flavours, vitamins, fruits and sugars.
Marcia Mogelensky’s educational talk at the Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019 on trends, contained one surprise that is still under the radar, but not for long.
Caring for the environment, showing off a transparent supply chain, and giving back are no longer optional but necessary for companies looking to build trust with today’s consumers.
Its indulgent On The Go products made with 100% real fruit, freeze dried fresh and immersed in premium chocolate ticks all the boxes for this year’s judges.
The market will increase at a CAGR of 2% thanks to diversification and interest in premium, high-end and indulgent white chocolate products, according to a Technavio report.
With Asia’s interest in cocoa and chocolate at an ‘all time high’, Olam Cocoa has identified three key factors fuelling the region’s rising demand which looks set for continued increase across the next five years.
Andy Baxendale, one of the stars of the hit BBC 2 confectionery show The Sweet Makers, collaborates with national CBD supplier for new infused ‘lozenge-type sweet’.
Alkalized cocoa used in chocolate-flavored breakfast cereals and Oreo cookies is at the core of lawsuits filed against several food conglomerates by consumers alleging the ingredient is falsely advertised as ‘real cocoa’.
France has ordered food companies to eradicate titanium dioxide (TiO2) from their products by January 1, 2020, after a report from the country’s food safety agency recommended reducing exposure to the chemical.
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), an agricultural development nonprofit, signed a memorandum of understanding with social impact investor Oikocredit to support financial management and sustainability in cocoa cooperatives through a USDA-led...
The chocolate supplier has made ruby readily available in the US and Canada – to be labeled as ruby couverture – and vows to fight for FDA approval of a fourth standard of identity.
Consumers will not compromise on taste, but they are asking ‘weirder’ questions about the origins, ingredients and benefits of their food, according to Ipsos survey data and industry thought leaders who spoke at Puratos’ Taste Tomorrow event in Chicago,...
A review of published studies concerning chocolate consumption and bone health found that moderate chocolate intake was linked to greater longitudinal bone growth in adolescents, but little to negative bone effects for postmenopausal women.
Colorado’s Explorado Market saw an opportunity to create a low-sugar, low-carb chocolate chip that consumers following a ketogenic diet could trust and use in multiple ways.
'The number one consumer driver is natural or clean label, followed by glycemic index and keto friendly...'
Are sugar alcohols losing their luster, will allulose take off, and is stevia still hot? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Icon Foods, Cargill and Beneo to explore formulation trends as brands come under increasing pressure to reduce sugar and keep labels...
Ever since the first cocoa trees were planted in the 18th century, Madagascar has been cultivating its single origin chocolate in a unique environment insulated from the rest of the world.
The joint venture, which will be renamed Alland & Sayaji, will aid access to a growing Indian economy and manufacturing sector, particularly in flavors, confectionery and beverages.
The ‘snack evolution’ will continue for the foreseeable future as half of consumers are snacking at least three times a day, according to IRI’s Sally Lyons Wyatt.
DuPont Nutrition & Health's XIVIA Xylitol will see its range of applications expand as scientific evidence continues to earn the ingredient approval in a growing number of countries.
Manufacturer says broad food knowledge and direct involvement in various agricultural supply chains means it is in a unique position to source coconut grown on certified farms that are required to meet comprehensive criteria for sustainable agriculture.
Single origin chocolate is attracting strong sales and high product satisfaction among consumers. For ingredient suppliers, this presents an opportunity to give back to the rural communities growing the commodity. FoodNavigator caught up with an analyst,...
The California chocolate company, which last year debuted its premium bars infused with specific dosages of THC, announced a line of single-serving squares and low-dose bites.
Galia Orme 'loves chocolate!' and can recall childhood memories of making and eating chocolate as a child in South America. She set up CHOC Chick from her kitchen table to promote the 'pure goodness of chocolate in its raw state and bring...
Giant cocoa producer commits to including coconut a 100% sustainable ingredient by 2025, as it announces major investment in its cocoa processing capabilities in Abidjan.
Incorporating chocolate in local food applications is key to achieving market success for the category in China, according to Barry Callebaut, which expects to see launches of new products featuring its flagship Ruby chocolate increase this year.
San Francisco-based Guittard Chocolate Company has invested in farmer training to preserve chocolate flavours from cocoa growing regions and advance its sustainability mission, director of marketing Amy Guittard told FoodNavigator.
The global confectionery ingredients market is expected to grow to $97.38bn by 2025, at a CAGR of around 6.1% between 2019 and 2025, according to Zion Market Research.
Luker Chocolate is a Colombian cocoa supplier and chocolate maker that believes cocoa production can deliver positive societal change: “We believe that chocolate makes the world a better place.”
Using digital tools to trace the entire supply chain produces not only commercial and reputational benefits, but also fosters trust between firms and its partners, according to Olam Cocoa.
What’s the best part of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup – the chocolate or the peanut butter? Fans can decide with a first taste of Reese’s Lovers Cups over the next two days in NYC.
Rule Breaker Snacks, one of the first companies in PepsiCo’s incubator program, asked fans to chip in to a Kickstarter campaign to boost production of its new bite-sized brownie snack.
