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Ritter Sport welcomes Veganuary with vegan friendly chocolate
German-based Ritter Sport is marking this year’s Veganuary in highlighting four of its chocolate bar series which are vegan friendly products, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Nutella becomes latest range to experience ‘shrinkflation’ amid rising ingredient costs
Nutella has become the latest confectionery product to be subject to claims of ‘shrinkflation’ of reducing portion size, as its popular 400g jars have been cut to 350g in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Efficiency gains targeted by Fortress’s intelligent inspection systems
UK-based Fortress Technology has expanded its new range of intelligent inspection systems for manufacturers, including those within confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Healthier options and plant-based ranges emerge as major 2021 confectionery themes
With the next year set to prove an especially critical one for the sector, research group FMCG Gurus casts a critical eye over the expected trends set to influence confectionery markets. Will Cowling reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Baker Perkins to enhance machinery ranges with industry 4.0 systems
Equipment and systems group Baker Perkins has moved to enhance its machinery ranges through ensuring its latest ranges are Industry 4.0 ready according to the UK-based business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Sugar reduction takes pole position for bakery market growth
Ingredients and solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC, has found that almost three quarters (73%) of European bakery manufacturers say reduced sugar and calorie products are the biggest driver of business growth. The business offers its assessment of the market.
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
Ferrero targets key Easter market with latest seasonal confectionery
A renewed focus on core product lines has been outlined by Ferrero as part of its spring 2021 campaign, which is backed by a major £5.8 million advertising campaign amid hopes of a wider sector recovery for the year ahead, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, 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
Barratt’s Christmas confectionery ranges offer childhood nostalgia
Valeo Confectionery, creator of the UK’s much-loved retro sweets brand, Barratt, has unveiled its must-have confectionery lines this Christmas.
Mondelēz International highlighted in UK Plastics Pact report
Mondelēz International has been highlighted in the recent UK Plastics Pact report as the company makes progress towards its long term vision of completely recyclable packaging.
LoveRaw unveils festive vegan chocolate series
Vegan chocolate brand, LoveRaw, has delivered an exclusive range of festive selection boxes packed full of its chart-topping confectionery treats for the Christmas season.
Putting Madagascar on the chocolate making map
Founded on a principle of producing chocolate at source in Madagascar has offered its challenges for Made In Africa (MIA), but as co-founder Brett Beach explains, he feels they’re definitely making a positive impact in improving lives for farming communities. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Wishing you all a fine festive time this Christmas
As we rapidly approach Christmas, Confectionery Production would like to wish you all a fine festive time in spite of the pandemic that has impacted on all areas of our lives this year
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