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Puratos UK launches two 40% reduced sugar chocolate series
Next generation ingredient technology has reportedly been at the heart of Puratos UK’s latest two Belgian chocolate products delivered with 40% less sugar, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Haribo makes £22 million investment in UK manufacturing facilities
German-founded sweets brand Haribo has made a £22m investment into its UK manufacturing operations in a bid to maintain its market leading status amid strong competition, reports Neill Barston.
Synergy delivers latest citrus flavouring series with Italian inspiration
The global Synergy Flavours group has drawn on the 130-year heritage of its Italian business to develop a new citrus range, which taps into consumer demand for premiumisation and increased product transparency, writes Neill Barston.
The European Cocoa Association confirms major 2022 event
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) have confirmed its next Cocoa Forum event will take place in Rome, Italy, between 13-15 September 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley backs both England and Scotland with its Euro 2020 Snickers campaign
With the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 football championships in full flow, Mars Wrigley UK has unveiled a timely Snickers chocolate series campaign as it sponsors England and Scotland in the tournament, writes Neill Barston.
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest ILO and UNICEF studies find troubling rise in global child labour
Levels of global child labour have increased considerably in the past for years, by 8.4 million, to 160 million worldwide, according to studies by the International Labour Organisation and UNICEF, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
Almond Board of California reports record domestic and export supply levels
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has reported a monthly and annual record crop level, with domestic and export supplies totalling 219 million pounds in May, despite a backdrop of global trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Delivering product manufacturing efficiencies remains vital amid pandemic conditions
Delivering business efficiencies continues to offer a key challenge, as the confectionery industry strives to come to terms with the impact of the pandemic. Confectionery Production contributor Graham Godfrey, a sector consultant, casts his eye over this vital issue from a manufacturers’ perspective.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Acma creates sustainable packaging solution for confectionery sector
The Italian-based Acma group has unveiled its latest sustainable paper-based packaging series offering flexible designs for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
‘Secret’ snacking rises amid the pandemic, says Glanbia’s key research
A key sector study by Glanbia Nutritionals has shown that a third (33 per cent) of snacking consumers admit to eating more when others aren’t around, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé offers full launch for its vegan KitKat series amid major category growth
Several months after being initially revealed, Nestlé’s new vegan KitKat gains its full launch this week, tapping into a major area of product growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Ethical chocolate firm MIA urges support for drought-hit Madagascan communities
Bean-to-bar ethical chocolate company MIA (Made In Africa), has urged support for a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Madagascar, its core cocoa production partner, with populations facing a threat of starvation amid extended droughts, reports Neill Barston.