Redd energy bars to expand range and distribution after $1m investment
Redd Superfood Energy Bars has secured a $1m investment as it looks to further expand its US product range and distribution.
Archives for May 18, 2016
GEA claims higher packing speeds with top-filled Doy-style bags
GEA has launched a Doy-style bag filled from the top instead of the side, which it claims can enable a higher fill rate.
Good Chocolate Company's heart health chocolate comes to UK and Denmark
The Good Chocolate Company is to introduce better-for-you chocolate brand Lavlé, containing Barry Callebaut’s Acticoa, to the UK and Denmark.
Women's well-being chocolate Nutricoa enters market with vitamin supplement alternative
Start-up Nutricoa aims to make vitamin supplementation more palatable with a range of fortified chocolates aimed at women.
Untapped seasonal prospects for protein chocolate, says Cocoa Plus
Protein-packed Easter eggs, chocolate Valentine’s hearts and advent calendars are previously unseen novelties that will resonate with health-conscious consumers, says UK startup Cocoa Plus.
Mass-market future for protein chocolate after Mars and Snickers launches?
Protein experts at leading nutraceutical trade fair Vitafoods consider if protein chocolate has mainstream appeal.
Justin's founder: We had a lot of suitors, but Hormel ticked all the right boxes
While going from zero to a forecasted $100m in revenues in fiscal 2017 largely under your own steam (it sold a minority stake to VMG Partners in 2013) is no mean feat, tying the knot with Hormel will propel Justin’s nut butter into CPG’s major league,...
Why are carcinogens in the food chain evading scrutiny?
Vegetable oil, processed food, infant formula and cancer: All the ingredients for a consumer food scare over the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD are there - so why hasn't there been one yet?
Study presses confectionery industry to rid all lead found in candy, especially those sold to children
Researchers have called on the confectionery industry to remove lead traces in candy products after finding high concentrations in 4% of candy samples and 12% of brands analyzed in Mexico.
Jake vitamincandy to focus on US & China under global expansion
Jake vitamincandy has opened a sales office in China and says the country and the US will be its focus for the next two years.
Industry Voices - Ewa Hudson, Head of Health and Wellness at Euromonitor International
Emerging markets: Where is the growth in fortified and functional confectionery?
Global business intelligence provider Euromonitor International casts an eye over the global market for fortified and functional confectionery.