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Study highlights demand for greater levels of sustainable packaging
UK consumers are demanding greater guidance on the sustainability of product packaging, with 88% of UK shoppers requesting on-pack information highlighting environmentally-friendly credentials, according to a new study.
Symrise delivers latest series of nut-based snack flavours
Ingredients and flavourings business Symrise is launching its latest “totally nuts”, a range of nutty flavours developed for the snacks and confectionery market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 open for entries
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate annual awards have now opened for new entries, seeking to identify and showcase the world’s most talented chocolate producers and finest chocolates.
Study reveals almonds remain top ingredient for chocolate products
An international study has found that almonds have retained the top spot as the number one ingredient in consumers’ ideal chocolate products, selected by 42% of global respondents.
Crunchy Cranberries from Ocean Spray
Ingredient specialist J O Sims has launched Crunchy Cranberries by Ocean Spray in the UK.
Seed and Bean confectionery firm gains international export backing
UK-based organic chocolatier Seed & Bean is expanding its operations in launching its range in France this month, with support from the government’s Department for International Trade (DIT).
Natural flavours and colours proving major confectionery trends
Confectionery Production looks at the cutting-edge trends in colours and flavours for the bakery and confectionery sectors, and why the industry is saying “go natural, or go home”. Daisy Phillipson reports.
Sustainably sourced chocolate from CasaLuker beans debuts at Food Matters Live
UK confectionery business Montrose Chocolate Ventures has confirmed the launch of sustainably-sourced single-origin bars with cacao under the branding of Cox & Co, featuring beans sourced from from CasaLuker in Colombia.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mars bars face UK supply shortage in the event of no Brexit deal
One of the UK’s favourite confectionery items, Mars Bars, could run out of supplies in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, according to warnings made to environment minister Michael Gove by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Rise of snackification shows key shift in consumer habits
Robert Rona, director of new markets, products and services at The Triangle Nutrition LTD, delves into what snackification is, where it’s come from and why brand and retailers need to be aware of the ever-growing trend
Flavouring techniques from Givaudan target 50% sugar reduction
International flavour and fragrance group Givaudan has unveiled new techniques that aim to deliver up to 50% sugar reduction without the requirement for added sweeteners.
UK business develops 70% recycled content packaging for confectionery
British-based Bell Packaging has responded to UK government plans for taxation on plastic packaging with its Retran system, which contains 70% recycled content, which the business says far exceeds planned legislation on the issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research shows 2019 set for a year of adventurous consumers
Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments within the food sector, including confectionery, during 2019, according to research group Innova Market Insights.
Montezuma’s confectionery gains major private equity investment
Premium confectionery business Montezuma’s has gained a major financial investment from Scottish-based private equity firm Inverleith LLP, a specialist in consumer brands investments.