New products
Prestat agrees major deal for Rococo British premium chocolate brand
Premium confectionery group Prestat has unveiled a key acquisition of London-based Rococo Chocolates brand, which has gained prominence for the quality of its finely-packaged artisan ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Behind the scenes: Läderach continues its global growth with US sites
Läderach is fast gaining a global confectionery foothold, including within the US, as its North American regional president Nathanael Hausmann explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Industry studies indicate 10.5% CAGR vegan chocolate market growth within the next decade
Latest sector studies have revealed that the fast-rising vegan and plant-based market for confectionery is forecast to see it rise by a CAGR value of 10.5% during the next decade, to a total of 1.44 billion by 2032, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury’s Twirl campaign has consumers seeking high and low for new series
An innovative campaign of hidden adverts has ensured plenty of interest in the latest variety of Cadbury Twirl, which is gaining a release of in limited edition caramel flavour, reports Neill Barston.
UK government’s rejection of its own studies on high fat and sugar taxes causes key concerns
The latest news that the UK government is minded not to introduce legislation on high fat and sugar ranges, including confectionery and snacks, has been greeted by a considerable level of concern from some quarters.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Future of Indulgence studies find demand for healthier, yet environmentally mindful confectionery
A key consumer shift towards seeking out a wider range of premium, yet healthier and environmentally responsible confectionery has been identified in Barry Callebaut’s latest international research carried out in collaboration with Foresight Factory insights organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business
Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley forms new retail support ‘transaction zone’ team backing stores
Mars Wrigley has unveiled a major business strategy at the recent Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest initiative to support retail customers – The Transaction Zone Team, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM 2023 dates pushed back amid major market challenges, leaving uncertainty over ProSweets event
Organisers of the ISM global confectionery and snacks trade show in Germany have confirmed it is to be pushed back until April 2023 amid what it cites as unprecedented supply chain, energy and consumer behaviour challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK government to reject taxes on sugar and salt within key confectionery and snacks ranges
The UK government is set to reject advice from its own commissioned reports and from health experts in failing to introduce taxes on sugar and salt within product categories including confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli celebrates honours for first ever oatmilk bar at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Global chocolate business Lindt & Sprüngli’s US division is in celebratory mood after achieving the Most Innovative New Product Award for Chocolate at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo for its first-ever non-dairy oatmilk bar series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Latest sector research finds global chocolate market forecasts a rise to €312 billion by 2030
With the confectionery sector showing sustained growth throughout the pandemic, the global chocolate market is forecast to reach a total of $312.6 billion by 2030, according to latest studies from Researchandmarkets.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks supplier showcase 2022
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, meeting packaging specialists tna, Cargill’s ingredients team, DT&G Ltd equipment, and Capol on its latest ingredients developments for the US and wider global markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nassau Candy expands series with latest Sweets & Snacks launch
Speciality US confectionery group has celebrated the launch of its extended Clever Candy brand, which gained an unveiling at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability