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Hershey unveils Sweets & Snacks retail focus and better-for-you launches
The Hershey Company has revealed it is set to focus on leadership in retail and human insights, as well as a significant spotlight on its core and emerging product ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tna solutions equipment series boosts Burts Snacks operations
Tna solutions has reported a successful partnership with premium snack manufacturer, Burts Snacks, enabling the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Plymouth, UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nassau Candy creates gummy and gumball ranges for Sweets & Snacks showcase
Speciality and private label confectionery group Nassau Candy, is introducing two new confectionery kids on the block including its Clever Candy Individual Colour Bulk Bestie Bears Gummies for Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.
Divine Chocolate develops smooth dark fruit and nut bar marking 25th anniversary
Divine, the chocolate maker co-owned by cocoa farmers has made a key new release in the form of a new Smooth Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut sharing bar in celebration of its 25th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate gains B Corp status ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo appearance
Colombian-based Luker Chocolate has confirmed that it has gained coveted B Corp certification, just ahead of the company’s return to Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ukraine delivers Sweets & Snacks event pavilion despite ongoing conflict
Ukraine has confirmed that it is set to deliver a pavilion at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, despite the country still under war conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry study projects $66billion growth for global confectionery markets by 2027
Latest analysis of global confectionery markets has projected that the sector is forecast to grow by $66.29 billion during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.02% during the period, according to Research and Markets studies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation appoints Mondelēz’s Christine McGrath as its chairman
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has confirmed the appointment of Christine McGrath, chief impact and sustainability officer at Mondelēz International, as the industry organisation’s new chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capol prepares major natural confectionery colouring showcase for Sweets & Snacks Expo
Glazing, sealing and anti-sticking specialist business, Capol, will be placing a wide range of solutions under the spotlight as it returns to this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago next week, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
German confectionery companies experienced major first quarter market pressures, says BDSI
German confectionery manufacturing businesses remain under significant market pressure, with the country’s BDSI trade body revealing a third of medium-sized companies reported financial downturns in the first quarter of 2023, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Nestlé unveils latest global Institute of Agricultural sciences facilities
A key sector development has been confirmed by Nestlé, which has just officially inaugurated its Swiss-based Institute of Agricultural Sciences, targeting advancement of sustainable food systems, including those serving confectionery and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils Churro KitKat limited edition ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Just ahead of its Sweets & Snacks Expo appearance, Hershey is introducing KitKat fans to a hot new limited edition of the classic KitKat, which will now be available in a limited edition Churro format, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, senior public affairs manager for the National Confectioners Association about the prospects for this year’s final show in Chicago, before the event is set to move to other US cities from next year. We discuss key trends and the return of its supplier showcase amid an action-packed event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Oxfam report on Ghana farmer earnings places pressure on sector sustainability
The latest report from Oxfam in the past week highlighting the plight of cocoa farmers in Ghana amid the impact of the present global cost of living crisis is particularly concerning to discover.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability