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Belgium’s Keto Hero low-sugar bars expand for UK market
Belgian confectionery brand Keto Hero is extending its market presence in expanding to launch in the UK, following strong sales of its ranges, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks show gears up for 25th anniversary celebrations
Now celebrating its 25th year, Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to its spiritual home of Chicago this month. Neill Barston speaks to the NCA organising team behind the influential confectionery extravaganza ahead of the 2022 event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Avengers movie star Chris Evans voices Godiva’s latest media campaign
Godiva has turned to Avengers movie star Chris Evans (aka Captain America) as the voice of its latest campaign celebrating its roots as the brand nears its 100th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo counts down to 25th anniversary
With just a couple of weeks to go until this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations for the event are fast taking shape.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event marks its tenth anniversary with Amsterdam return
The co-founder of the Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event, Jack Steijn, has expressed optimism for the live return of the key sector event, which is returning to Amsterdam this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Mondelēz strategy targets key chocolate and biscuit market growth
Mondelēz International has unveiled its strategy for accelerating growth within the company, which will centre on reshaping its portfolio honing in on chocolate and biscuit ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fifth conference on Elimination of child labour explores key challenges
Major cocoa supply chain industry challenges in West Africa are set to come under a renewed spotlight with the fifth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, starting in Durban later this week, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA records strong start to 2022 with latest quarterly figures
Equipment and systems group GEA started fiscal year 2022 with a strong first quarter, reporting an improved financial position, recording revenues up 5.7% to €1.13 billion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Beneo makes key €50 million pulse processing site investment
Functional ingredients business Beneo has unveiled plans for a €50 million new pulse processing site in Offstein, Germany, with a broad array of application potential, including for snacks and confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Cadbury and Prince’s Trust create special bars supporting young people
Cadbury and The Prince’s Trust have come together to help break down some of the barriers faced by young people in the UK, after research revealed young Brits are so affected by doubt that 2.8 million have lost hope for the future.
Ingredion set for major bar launch at Swiss Vitafoods Europe event
Ingredients specialist Ingredion is set to showcase two key prototypes, including a protein-enhanced bar, at this year’s Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Cargill’s planet action plan drives progress on CFI cocoa initiative
Cargill has issued an update on its Protect Our Planet Strategic Action Plan, which has for the past four years explored how the company can improve its cocoa supply chain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s Fudge Kitchen releases limited edition series in support of Ukraine
UK confectionery brand Fudge Kitchen has released a limited-edition series, with all proceeds going to Direct Relief – a humanitarian aid organisation working on the ground in Ukraine for urgent medical care and emergency response.
Fairtrade Foundation makes strides with cocoa co-operative report
One of the most prominent initiatives making headlines this week has been with Fairtrade Foundation in releasing its latest report seeking to drive major change in the cocoa industry.