Ingredients
Givaudan set to harness ‘big data’ with advanced customer foresight platform
Global flavour and fragrance business Givaudan has unveiled its Customer Foresight platform, aiming to harness AI and big data, enabling customers to deliver a raft of new products, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The rise of ‘Alt Choc’ cacao free chocolate could herald a new dawn
This week’s release of a non-cacao based chocolate from UK startup firm WNWN as one of the very first of its kind, is a significant milestone.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Loacker set to launch key peanut butter wafer ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Italian-headquartered confectionery group Loacker is set for a major launch of new peanut butter varieties of its Quadratini, Classic Wafers, Tortina and Gardena series at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, next week, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The appliance of science, as QOA develops cocoa-free chocolate series
The brother and sister scientific team behind QOA are bringing a potential sector revolution in developing a chocolate series using industry ingredient by-products instead of cocoa. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry research reveals global chocolate market nears $90 billion mark
The international chocolate confectionery market has been put at a value of $89.21 billion in 2021, according to latest analysis from ResearchAndMarkets.com.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Trebor delivers striking campaign showcasing mint series
An eye-catching ad campaign has been launched by the Trebor confectionery brand across the UK, encouraging shoppers across the country to ‘unleash their minty confidence’ as part of the ‘Own It’ platform.
UK tech firm WNWN Food Labs delivers key industry breakthrough with cacao-free ‘alt choc’
UK tech startup business WNWN Food Labs has delivered a major innovation breakthrough in creating one of the world’s first cacao-free chocolate ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley US issues gummies product recall on Skittles, Life Savers and Starburst series
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US has issued a voluntary recall on several gummies ranges of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers, over what the company describes as the potential presence of a thin strand of metal embedded within the sweets or within packs, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Government delay on legislation restricting HFSS product promotions sparks health concerns
A decision by the UK government to delay introducing restrictions on placement of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) ranges, including confectionery, has sparked major concerns over obesity from health campaigners, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Henley Bridge Ingredients offers inspiration for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee confectionery celebrations
UK ingredients business Henley Bridge is offering food firms in the confectionery and bakery sectors some royal-themed inspiration with its latest series of special celebratory recipes marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mondelēz International releases latest Snacking Made Right report charting sustainability progress
Mondelēz International has released its 2021 Snacking Made Right report, revealing its ongoing work targeting its environment, social and governance goals within key supply chains, including cocoa and palm oil, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands South African confectionery presence with new network distribution
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a major move to expand its cocoa and chocolate operations in South Africa, through establishing a regional direct distribution network for the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Koa gains $10 million funding for Africa’s largest cocoa pulp processing facilities in Ghana
Swiss-Ghanaian start-up business Koa has confirmed gaining $10 million growth capital towards building what is believed to be Africa’s largest pulp processing plant based on upcycling cocoa fruit, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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