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Israeli start-up develops plant-based nutrition bars targeting stress relief
Israeli-based personalised nutrition start-up myAir, has developed a series of plant-based nutrition bars with a formulation containing botanical blend designed to deliver a specific stress-release effect.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required
A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirus
The South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat enters travel retail market with first confectionery series
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat its releasing its first ever travel retail exclusive this month, unveiling a series of luxury chocolates available within seven British airports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
NCA confectionery report series reveals Covid-19 impact on US consumer behaviour
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the first of a three-part series of industry insights that examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumer behaviour, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat range expands with new Honeycomb and chocolate hazelnut spread flavours
Nestlé’s UK confectionery division has moved to extend its market-leading KiKat range with an addition of two new flavours, Honeycomb, and Chocolate Hazelnut spread, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week
Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
iba global bakery and confectionery fair set to deliver virtual pre-event
The organisers of the international iba bakery and confectionery trade fair are staging a virtual pre-event early next year in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has restricted physical meeting opportunities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
German confectionery body BDSI offers cautious welcome to EU wide labelling
Germany’s national confectionery body, the BDSI has welcomed the Federal Government continued support for Europe-wide introduction of visualised nutrition labelling, reports Neill Barston.
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Major report on reducing sugar in ranges poses ongoing industry challenge
This past week has seen the release of Public Health England’s (PHE) assessment of how its much-publicised drive to reduce sugar intake by 20% within food categories including confectionery has performed, and the results have been far from what was anticipated. As its own teams acknowledged, between 2015-2019, the broad range of segments under the […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna set for virtual Expo Connects packaging event
Australian-headquartered equipment and systems business will be among companies taking part in the virtual Pack Expo Connects packaging event next month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands its heritage range with Cadbury Bournville Fingers
Global manufacturer Mondelēz International has confirmed the key release of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, amid wider category growth of heritage brand confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut begins work on advanced new Ecuador cocoa facility
Barry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food Union’s multi-million investment into new Latvian snacks facility
Latvian-based milk processing group Food Union has invested €5.5 million into establishing a new Kārums curd snack production plant with completely new technological production lines.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability