Regulatory
Shrinkflation product reduction continues with Nutella’s reduced jar sizes
The concept of ‘shrinkflation’ where products are reduced in pack size with no corresponding reduction in retail price is one that’s been with us for many years, much to the general dismay of consumers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely invites global chocolate makers to its sustainable cocoa supply platform
Dutch-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is inviting chocolate makers around the globe to participate in its sustainability-focused cocoa supply chain platform, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mecatherm parent company TMG gains majority stake in Canada’s ABI bakery equipment
TMG, parent company of bakery equipment business Mecatherm has acquired a majority stake in ABI Auto-Bake Industries (ABI), an established Canadian designer, manufacturer and integrator of industrial baking equipment, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
11th hour Brexit deal offers a degree of business certainty for UK and EU
Finally, just a day before the end of 2020, a Brexit trade deal was eventually sealed between Britain and the EU over its future trading relations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almonds remain among key health-focused trends for 2021
Healthy living and a shift towards a greater range of plant-based food options including nutritionally beneficial snacks, are among the key emerging sector trends for 2021, according to Innova Market Insights.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International acquires US snacks and chocolate business Hu Products
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has confirmed the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings, the parent company of Hu Products, which includes chocolate bar ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Veganuary reveals rising tide of chocolate confectionery options
With the Veganuary movement now in its seventh year, a total of over 440,000 people have signed up to the 31-day vegan challenge – which includes a growing array of sweets and snacks products, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss confectionery sector sets key sustainable sourcing goal
Swiss chocolate manufacturers have set a goal of importing only sustainably grown cocoa into the country, with an interim target of 80% of its supplies to be firmly within this category by 2025, according to Chocosuisse, the national sector association, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation expresses concern on ‘devastating impact’ of promotions restrictions
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded with concern at what it considered a ‘devastating impact’ of introducing restrictions on promotions of product lines including snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Consumer demand for ethically produced confectionery continues to grow
Findings from a Cargill survey this month that showed 70% of consumers in Europe are willing to pay more for sustainably source chocolate ranges is something of a landmark moment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero joins growing drive towards plastics recycling
Ferrero’s US division has partnered with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in a bid to enhance its plastics recycling.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi expands packaging and equipment business with tray forming unit
The SACMI Group has reported a key milestone in its packaging and chocolate business investment strategy through establishing a new Tray Forming Business Unit, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US Ferrara company pledges major drive on plastics recycling
US-based sweet snacking company Ferrara has committed to ensuring all its confectionery packaging is 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options
While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains
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