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Sour Patch Kids offers key summer release, as wider category booms
The key Sour Patch Kids series has unpacked a fresh addition to its flavour line-up in the UK with its latest launch in the form of a new strawberry flavour, as the Mondelez brand continues to enhance its market share, writes Neill Barston.
French brand Bridor links with Milka for new chocolate swirls series
French bakery manufacturer, Bridor, has forged a new partnership with the major Milka brand to create the new Swirl with Milka Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Cadbury Foundation celebrates nearly nine decades of charitable works
Contributing towards a wide range of community projects has been a cornerstone of the Cadbury Foundation, which this week has marked its 89th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelez delivers key updates on its major CFI initiative tackling deforestation
Mondelēz International has released a key update on progress surrounding its contribution to the Cocoa and Forests initiative (CFI) including aims to end deforestation in its primary forest supply chains within the next two years, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz teams up with Lotus Bakeries aiming for Indian market expansion
A key industry partnership has been struck between Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries which is aimed at enhancing growth for the established Lotus Biscoff cookie brand in India, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz annual results reveal resilient fortunes, projecting further market growth
Mondelēz has released its annual and fourth quarter results, revealing net revenues of $36 billion, up by 14.4% as the business continues a pattern of global expansion that has seen it acquire fast-rising businesses in the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Oreo creates an out-of-this-world prize for latest cookie series
Oreo is encouraging fans to take one giant leap for snacking kind with its latest galaxy-inspired cookie offering the chance to win a stellar prize of a journey with spaceflight experience company, Space Perspective, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, 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
Time for industry to shine with World Confectionery Awards entries
This year’s World Confectionery Awards, forming an integral part of our World Confectionery Conference taking place in the UK this October, are set to celebrate some of the most significant achievements across the industry in 2023.
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislation
The Cocoa Coalition of leading confectionery companies and key industry organisations including Fairtrade has put forward its latest position paper backing EU legislation designed to tackle ongoing issues of forced labour within cocoa supply chains serving the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard results highlights major need for raising cocoa farmer pay
The latest release of the annual Chocolate Scorecard from a group of 37 NGOs and universities assessing the state of the confectionery sector in terms of just how transparent and sustainable it is, has certainly provided some serious food for thought.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special focus: Preparing for the future of biscuits and cookies
Confectionery Production examines the latest innovations in cookie and biscuit products and technology, and how they are meeting trends while ensuring compliance with health and sustainability requirements. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight
Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability