Guy Debbas, a Lebanese-American, has spoken to ConfectioneryNews about his incredible story of surviving political assignation in his native country to become a renowned gourmet chocolatier in California.
In December, the EU provisionally agreed on a new regulation to ensure that supply chains are free from processes and products that cause deforestation, in an already volatile period, will the new legislation place more pressure on sustainability in the...
Cargill’s commitment to cocoa sustainability stretches back to 2000, when it began offering seminars to cocoa farmers. Kate Clancy has been with Cargill and working in sustainability since 2011, taking up her recent position of Group Sustainability Director,...
Despite numerous government and industry pledges to reduce deforestation in Ghana, forest loss in the West African country remains high, claims Mighty Earth.
IRCA – a portfolio company of private equity firm Advent International – has signed a definitive agreement to procure the Sweet Ingredients Portfolio of the Dublin-headquartered global provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and...
Global Vegan Ice Cream Market is poised to grow by $1.5bn from 2023 to 2026, according to analysts, accelerating at a CAGR of 11%. The market is driven by expanding the global vegan population base, new product launches, and the health benefits of a vegan...
This is the third year that Barry Callebaut has produced its ‘Top Chocolate Trends’ and according to its proprietary research of from August 2022, 71% of global consumers agree that when they want to celebrate, they choose something with chocolate in...
Singapore chocolate firm Tatgu used the pandemic to press ahead with innovation across its low-sugar and -GI, and high-calcium product ranges, as it seeks to meet soaring demand for better-for-you treats.
Reese’s has announced it is debuting seven new chocolate and peanut combos this month as frozen treats for the North American market in a partnership with Unilever.
Mars has announced its M&M'S brand will release a limited edition all-female pack of candies to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8.
UK High Street brand Fudge Kitchen has joined the Veganuary campaign by expanding its vegan offering. The fudge brand, which still batch-makes all of its products at its HQ in Kent, saw a 3.5% rise in vegan sales in 2022 with 10% of all its online sales...
Dutch ethical brand Tony’s Chocolonely claims its unique sourcing model has substantially reduces child labour in its cocoa supply chain – and has called for other companies to up their game.
Hotel Chocolat has unveiled another push into the Japanese market by signing a new deal with Tokyo-based Eat Creator Corporation to include 21 Hotel Chocolat-branded shops across the country.
Thousands of vegan products, including confectionery, have been launched around the world during ‘Veganuary’ to capitalise on the ever-increasing number of people taking on the pledge.
ConfectioneryNews looks back over another tumultuous and eventful 12 months and asks what our most popular stories tell us about the state of the industry.
Five charities from across the UK are set to receive £25k from The Cadbury Foundation after been hand-picked by employees at Mondelēz International, the owner of Cadbury.
As 2022 draws to close on what has been a challenging year for many industries, chocolate and candy continues to buck the trend in the US, according to a new report by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) that reveals non-chocolate candy is a...
Frankford Candy, the leader in manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a Christmas holiday giveaway for fans.
Mondelēz International has announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe to Italian-Dutch company, and European rival, Perfetti Van Melle Group for $1.350bn.
'Cocoa used to be in a fruit on a tree. Through technology we make it in a cell mass in a bottle...'
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has issued a statement on the findings of a consumer report released in the United States that claims to have found dangerous amounts of heavy metals (lead and cadmium) in chocolate from popular brands including...
As ConfectioneryNews reported last month, the trend for single-origin cocoa ingredients has been growing for some time, as consumers with a sweet craving also look more closely at how and where their cocoa is sourced.
Chocolate and cocoa supplier Barry Callebaut Group says it welcomes the swift negotiation on the European Union’s (EU) Regulation on deforestation-free products aiming to minimize EU-driven deforestation and forest degradation, and reduce greenhouse gas...
American candy lovers can now discover what Christmas tradition is most popular in their state with Hershey’s holiday tradition heat map and then use the candy pairing guide to make sure they’re stocking up on the right iconic sweets to help make holiday...
UK Confectionery firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls says it has seen a 27.3% rise in sales as the cost of living crisis prompts people to buy sweets instead of expensive luxury items.
Terry’s Chocolate Orange, which is now produced by the French firm, Carambar & Co, has announced new flavours and formats to its line-up for the festive season.
Sián Holt, Managing Director of UK high street chain Fudge Kitchen, has been recognised as one of the best in the business after being named a winner in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Fairtrade has announced an update to its Cocoa Standard with a reinforced focus on human rights, the fight against deforestation, traceability, and living incomes across the sector.
Climate change, space exploration and educating kids on healthy eating choices are the themes for the 2023 editions of the prestigious Coupe du Monde da la Pâtisserie, French Bakery Cup and Bocuse d'Or, taking place at Sirha Lyon January.
Fairtrade America partners, including Tony’s Chocolonely, Gallant International and Divine Chocolate, have announced a strengthening of commitments to the label for social justice and sustainability.
The European Union has agreed a new law to prevent companies from selling cocoa and other commodities into the EU market that can be traced back to deforestation around the world.
Mars-owned Dove Chocolate is continuing its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs and small businesses in the US by launching its second year of DOVE InstaGrants.
Second Nature Brands, a US-based creator of premium, nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital.
As Americans start to plan their winter holidays, chocolate and candy companies are set to meet the demand for special treats with news that half of consumers plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products.
‘No one is doing what they should be doing: Both industry and governments will need to significantly change their business as usual. Let us be very clear; not a single stakeholder group is currently doing what they should be doing to ensure farmers achieve...
Chocolate and cocoa supplier claims that one out of two of its products sold contains sustainable chocolate and is on track to meet its target, set in 2016, to ‘make sustainable chocolate the norm’.
Despite soaring energy costs and supply chain issues, the German confectionery industry said it has produced approximately 5.6% more chocolate Santa Clauses for the Christmas season this year.
Lovechock, the Dutch raw cacao company, has been acquired by Belgian family-owned company Pauwels Engineering NV, the two parties have announced in a statement.
Hotel Chocolat, the UK luxury high-street brand, has reported a £9.4m pre-tax loss for the year to June, and announced it is scaling back on Christmas discounts in the lead-up to this year’s holiday season.
Cote d’Ivoire’s cocoa farmers have confirmed that soil moisture on their lands should be sufficient to support the main crop over the next two months, despite the world’s top cocoa producer entering its dry season that lasts until March.
Hershey said it is starting work on a new 250,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant near its headquarters in Pennsylvania as part of an ongoing $1 billion investment programme to improve the firm’s supply chain and fuel future growth.
