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Mintel reveals top five snack trends at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Speaking at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Marcia Mogelonsky offered Confectionery Production an update on the organisation’s top five confectionery trends that it expects will be making headlines for the remainder of this year.
NCA creates national candy month digital resource hub
The US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has launched National Candy Month Central, a digital hub for a broad range of market facts about chocolate, candy, gum and mints.
Naturex set to demonstrate its plant-based solutions at IFT expo
Global ingredients business Naturex is showcasing its latest plant-based product series at this year’s IFT expo event from June 3-5 in New Orleans, America.
US trade war impacts on Chinese confectionery market
The world’s second largest economy has long been held as having strong confectionery potential. Neill Barston reports on how it is navigating wider market turbulence With China remaining entrenched in a trade tariff stand-off with America, few analysts have been surprised this has impacted on its economy. As previously reported, many of the country’s […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Tate and Lyle shows solid progress with annual results sales boost
Full-year results from ingredients and solutions business Tate and Lyle have shown a 2% overall rise in sales to £2.75 billion, with growth across its major global markets.
Older generation drives sugar reduction
Research by Innova Markets Insights has shown that those in the Baby Boomer demographic (born 1946-1964) are those most looking to reduce their sugar consumption.
Game of Thrones Oreo cookies sell out in record time
A special edition range of Oreo cookies based on the global hit TV series Game of Thrones sold out in record time, according to manufacturer Mondelēz International.
Sweets and Snacks Expo honours the best global confectionery ranges
An array of creative confectionery and snacks items were placed under the spotlight for the new product awards at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US.
Sweets and Snacks Expo under way with hundreds of new products
More than 800 exhibitors have taken their respective places as The Sweets & Snacks Expo opens its doors at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Final countdown for international Sweets and Snacks Expo
With the international confectionery sector descending on Chicago for 2019’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations are being put into place. Neill Barston speaks to Chris Gindlesperger and Carly Schildhaus of the National Confectioners’ Association about prospects for this year’s show
Brazil’s leading confectioners prepare for Sweets and Snacks Expo
A group of leading Brazilian confectionery companies have confirmed plans to launch a wide range of new flavours and better-for-you products at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Mars signs Mexican deal for wind energy power for confectionery facilities
Mars, Incorporated has agreed that it will source all electricity for its Mexican confectionery and pet food operations from a new wind farm in Dzilam Bravo, Yucatan, as it targets broader global greenhouse emissions cuts of 40% by 2020.
Entries from around the world gain Academy of Chocolate awards honours
The UK-based Academy of Chocolate has released its first batch of winners, with small producers as far and wide as Norway, California and Taiwan gaining recognition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
ADM reports growth of flavour operations amid challenging market results
US-based Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has reported challenging market conditions affecting its overall first quarter results for 2019, including ongoing trade disruption with China.