Archives for October 28, 2014

Changing tactics: Energy chew entrants imminent as drinks run out of steam

The confectionery market is poised to welcome a host of energy drink manufacturers looking to differentiate their brands with energy gum and candy, says an analyst at Datamonitor.

Q3 cocoa grind roundup

Combined cocoa ratio grinds down bean processing in Q3

A lower combined cocoa ratio has caused a decline in cocoa processing in Europe and Asia in Q3, but North America has bucked the trend and could mean consumers in the region have accepted chocolate price hikes.