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Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 review
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, came to a memorable close this past week, after gaining record attendance figures, with more than 16,000 registrations across the event, held between 14-16 May.
Hershey celebrates gaining second accolade for ethical employment standards
The Hershey Company is celebrating for a consecutive year in a row, as it is once again recognised among the World’s Most Ethical Companies as rated by Ethisphere, focused on raising international business standards.
Hershey’s Easter basket brimming with new offerings
US confectionery group Hershey is offering up a host of Easter treats across its portfolio, including innovations in the form of new Reese’s Peanut Butter Mini Eggs, KitKat special edition lemon flavour, and Cadbury Caramello Miniatures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Retailers remain hopeful of global Valentine’s confectionery boost
A sense of optimism remains high among retailers for key Valentine’s Day 2024 sales of confectionery, despite a major upturn in core ingredient prices putting pressure on markets, according to analysis from the Euromonitor International, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa prices continue to soar, as weather and crop deficits hit global industry
Cocoa prices have reportedly risen to their highest recorded level on the New York stock exchange since the 1970s, standing at $5,874 a tonne (£4,655), yesterday, causing notable industry concern, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat gains new winter special donut flavour addition for US ranges
US-based fans of KitKat are in for a winter treat as the brand releases its latest seasonal flavour in the form of its chocolate frosted donut variety, designed for a perfect pairing with a warming cup of coffee, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Hershey’s Halloween ‘Helping hands’ retailer scheme preps industry for key spooky season
Hershey has reported a strong level of engagement with its ‘helping hands’ programme of supporting its retail partners, as the US business gears up for Halloween, which has consistently proved one of its most vital periods of the calendar year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global chocolate market projected to show $45 billion growth over five years
A sustained pattern of growth has been projected for the global chocolate market, which is expected to deliver a total of $45.78 billion increase in value between 2022 and 2027, with premium brands leading the pack for delivering its enhanced performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey names Deepak Bhatia as its first ever chief technology officer
Hershey’s global tech strategy is set to be directed by Deepak Bhatia, who has been appointed as its first chief technology officer, who has also been named on its Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey strikes a magical partnership for Harry Potter confectionery
A magical combination has been weaved between Hershey and Warner Brothers for the confectionery brand’s milk chocolate bars and Kisses ranges featuring Harry Potter, reports Neill Barston.
Seasonal chocolate market set to deliver multi-billion growth
Demand for seasonal chocolate ranges is set to soar by a total of $9 billion over the next four years, according to latest studies from Technavio, writes Neill Barston.
USAID teams with Hershey, Rikolto, and PT. Olam for Indonesian cocoa farming scheme
Cocoa farmers in Indonesia are to benefit from a major new combined initiative from The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as it launches a new sustainable production drive with Hershey, Rikolto, PT. Olam and the Southeast Asian nation’s government, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey celebrates Great Place to Work certification
The Hershey Company is celebrating after its US business has been certified by the Great Place to Work global industry authority on employee experience, which has been awarded on the basis of direct feedback from present staff, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey unveils Sweets & Snacks retail focus and better-for-you launches
The Hershey Company has revealed it is set to focus on leadership in retail and human insights, as well as a significant spotlight on its core and emerging product ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability