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NCA confirms 2023 future industry leadership programme intake
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed its latest intake of six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Programme, representing a broad cross-section of the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Shemesh Automation asserts packaging sector’s environmental improvement goals remain vital
With major logistics and energy challenges facing the sector in 2023, addressing climate change through improving company environmental performance is set to continue play a central role within the packaging segment, according to a key firm in the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut releases its chocolate trends for 2023
The Barry Callebaut group has delivered the latest edition of its chocolate confectionery trends reports for global markets, revealing high demand for product ranges that are indulgent, as well as sustainably produced, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
GoodSAM Foods launches its vegan chocolate bars into Sprouts
GoodSAM Foods, the sustainability focused snack brand, is launching its chocolate bars into US Sprouts stores and on Sprouts online, a farmers market grocery concept that has over 400 stores nationwide.
Inflation causing consumers to reduce grocery spending
New research by Ingredient Communications has revealed that there has been significant growth in the number of consumers cutting back on their grocery shopping in the past year, as a result of inflation with retail prices for confectionery among those on the rise.
Hostess puts festive spin on its most popular brands
US snacking brand, Hostess, is introducing its festive takes on its customer-favourite brands, including Hostess Holiday CupCakes, Hostess Mint Chocolate Flavored Twinkies, and Hostess Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Flavored Donettes.
Ferrero breaks ground on multi-million US Kinder Bueno production facilities
Plans for a key $214 million expansion of Ferrero North America’s Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, have taken a key step forward as the business broke ground on the major project, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International records third quarter growth, amid ongoing global headwinds
Mondelēz International has posted a key upturn in growth with its third quarter figures up 8.1%, at $7.7 billion for the group, despite wider economic turbulence, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCSA celebrates confectionery sector’s brightest talents with Candy Hall of Fame
The US-based National Confectionery Sales Association has honoured 12 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the industry during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Exclusive: Global Halloween confectionery celebrations taken to a supernaturally fine new level
Global celebrations for Halloween will be kicked-off in ghoulishly fine fashion this evening, with a host of confectionery playing its traditional central role in festivities around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
KitKat’s magical bowl offers US fans a real spooky Halloween treat
Hershey is hoping to work a little confectionery magic on visitors to its latest Halloween treat, as it unveils a KitKat ‘never ending trick or treat bowl’ for fans of the brand in the US, writes Neill Barston.
New York Jets players deliver Ferrero Halloween treats for young patients
Players from the New York Jets American football team ensured youngsters at Goreyeb Children’s Hospital, in Morristown, New Jersey, started Halloween in ‘spooktacular’ style, with a special delivery of Ferrero treats, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation names Chris Vincent as chairman ahead of partnership meeting
Chris Vincent has been named as the World Cocoa Foundation’s new new president, having taken on the role on an interim basis this summer, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker rebrands and expands its core team and ranges
US artisan confectionery business Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker has unveiled a key brand overhaul, extended product lines and refreshed its leadership team to drive its operations forward, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability