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Exclusive: Prestat marks 120th birthday with selection box and Roald Dahl children’s charity support
Luxury British chocolate brand Prestat is marking its 120th birthday with a special limited edition anniversary selection box celebrating its long association with the sector, including its royal warrant bestowed by the late Queen Elizabeth II, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Process control and automation: Weathering the storm with smart solutions
Confectionery Production considers how the latest process control and automation technology can help offset myriad challenges facing the confectionery and bakery sectors. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research reveals functional ingredients market for confectionery increases
Fresh industry research has found that for the confectionery and chocolate market, a notable portion of consumers are continuing to value products featuring functional natural ingredients, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Chocolatier’s ‘Bar of Crisps’ line makes TV bid for national distribution
A bold new chocolate product packed with crisps that became a social media hit on TikTok is set to be judged by retail buyers, featuring in a Channel 4 television series screened this evening (Thursday), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz international revamps snacking website supporting under-pressure retailers
As retailing operations around the world come under renewed pressure from inflation at record levels within the UK and around the world, Mondelēz International has launched a new website to support the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cocoa initiative’s work holds potential against the tide of major sustainability challenges
The move from the Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative to establish a working group to resolve a seemingly stalemate within commodity prices that remains a critical issue for the sector’s future is clearly an interesting prospect.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
GNT reveals ‘healthy hedonism’ natural colour trend research
Latest trend analysis from GNT has revealed a fresh concept of “Healthy Hedonism” that is believed to be inspiring a key reshaping of possibilities within natural colours, what is possible with natural colours, reports Neill Barston.
Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative creates working group to improve market prices
The Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI), have established a working group of member countries and sector stakeholders, aiming to drive improved cocoa pricing mechanisms and deliver a sustainable sector for key farming communities facing major tests, writes Neill Barston.
Luker Chocolate releases single origin Ecuador chocolate series
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate has unveiled a significant new addition to its portfolio, with the arrival of a Single Origin Ecuador 72% dark chocolate couverture to its Selected Origins line, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé foil colour production shortage leads to festive Quality Street treat
Nestlé has revealed that consumers could be in for a rare treat this Christmas, with gold foil being used for its classic quality street series after a reported shortage of green coloured wrapping for its classic hazelnut noisette, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill names Brian Sikes as global group’s new president and CEO
Cargill has confirmed that Brian Sikes has been elected as president and CEO of the group from January 2023, having spent a considerable period within senior management roles for the global business, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey claims progress against climate change impact goals
The Hershey Company has confirmed it has made notable progress on its commitment to act on climate change, as world leaders conclude the Cop27 UN climate conference in Egypt, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle expand sweetener range with Erytesse Erythritol addition
Tate & Lyle PLC has extended its sweetener portfolio with a new line, Erytesse Erythritol, which it has achieved through a new agreement with a specialist ingredient supplier, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Canadian government backs industry firms including Ferrero with jobs and technology investment
The Government of Canada has made a $12.7 million investment supporting businesses in the food and drink sector, including Ferrero, aimed at boosting employment and enhancing technology in the sector within the Ontario region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability