Cocoa & chocolate
Global confectionery market set for sustained growth pattern
Figures for confectionery and gum buying rates for the top 10 highest consuming countries in the world are set to increase at growth rates of between 0.5 percent to 3.0 percent until the year 2022, according to Innova Market Insights.
Pakistan’s food sector growth under the microscope at FoodTech Summit
Pakistan’s food and beverage manufacturing industry is ripe for investment as it passes through an era of transformation and growth
Barry Callebaut shapes its Forever Chocolate ambitions
Operating the largest chocolate production facilities in the world poses a number of challenges, as Neill Barston found during an exclusive visit to Barry Callebaut’s facilities in Belgium
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sensient expands natural flavour series at Gulfood Manufacturing
Global flavour group Sensient is set to unveil its latest range of natural products used across the food sector, including within confectionery, at Gulfood Manufacturing.
Halloween confectionery revival marked by higher consumer spending
With Halloween upon us, it seems here in the UK we are increasingly embracing the spooky spirit of festivities that have made it an especially notable celebration in the US.
A richly rewarding business venture
With the support of Lord Alan Sugar, Alana Spencer’s bakery and confectionery business is fast making waves. Neill Barston reports exclusively
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Halloween celebrations prompt fiendishly fine confectionery ranges
Spooky themed chocolates and sweets marking Halloween have remained a firm favourite with British consumers, according to latest research from Mintel.
Key extension of Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life sustainability scheme set for Brazil
Mondelēz International has unveiled the expansion of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil, aiming to create empowered and thriving cocoa farming communities, by helping farmers to become more profitable and stable with their production.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Payment increases to Ivory Coast cocoa farmers offer industry hope
The past couple of years have seen corporate agendas dominated by initiatives aimed at addressing major issues within the cocoa supply chain.
Hershey claims top spot in leading consumer satisfaction study
Confectionery businesses including Hershey that have moved to improve natural ingredients in its range, have emerged strongly in the latest annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
SIAL attracts diverse offerings from confectionery and bakery sectors
A broad range of businesses operating within the confectionery and bakery sectors are exhibiting at this week’s SIAL international trade fair in Paris, France.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Inclusions in chocolate confectionery proving potential big business
Creating confectionery with intriguing inclusions has seen some inventive products come to market this year, including Kaakao, the fruit sweetened ‘not chocolate,’ and Flavanola, enriched with nutrients as two key examples
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Ferrero prepares for major multi-million expansion in Russian markets
Ferrero is preparing major expansion in its Russian confectionery market operations during next decade, reports Eugene Gerden, exclusively from Russia for Confectionery Production
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Key industry speakers confirmed for Choco Tec 2018 in Cologne
Leading figures in technology development and sustainability issues have been lined-up for the German Choco Tec 2018 event taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability