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Premiumisation of chocolate market set to drive $45 billion growth by 2027
A continued trend for premiumisation in chocolate markets is set to fuel its continued growth by a further $45.78 billion by 2027, according to a new industry study, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey seeking the perfect pet for latest Cadbury Bunny Tryouts
One of the most entertaining and colourful confectionery traditions returns for its sixth instalment with the ‘Cadbury Bunny Tryouts’ to find the perfect pet to best represent the brand in a new advertisement, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz International reaffirms focus on chocolate, biscuits and snacks
Mondelēz International has appeared at the US Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, highlighting its strategy for furthering development across its complete snacking portfolio, reports Neill Barston.
Lindt releases latest premium Lindor dark truffles
Swiss premium confectionery group Lindt has unveiled its latest luxury offering in the form of Lindor dark 70% chocolate truffles, further extending its existing lines, reports Neill Barston.
US confectionery Kettle Awards set to be administered by the NCSA
The NCSA confectionery organisation has confirmed that it is set to administer the Kettle Awards, an annual recognition for a deserving individual working within the US confectionery industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Loacker delivers latest Spring wafer confectionery series
Following a key appearance at this year’s ISM event in Cologne, Germany, Loacker, is introducing its new Minis Spring Mix, as it continue to expand its portfolio, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA unveils winners of its key Golden and Silver Candy Dish Awards
Mary Beth Lane, Partner & SVP, Alternative Vending at CA Carlin, has been confirmed as the winner of the National Confectioners Association’s coveted Golden Candy Dish Awards.
TNA celebrates a memorable ProSweets event showcasing confectionery manufacturing lines
Australian headquartered equipment and solutions business, TNA, celebrate success at this year’s ProSweets event, with its teams entering the lively spirit of the show, which returned in its full four-day format to Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Kinder brand voted chocolate product of the year by US consumers
Ferrero’s major Kinder brand is in celebratory mood within the US, after having been voted the 2024 Product of the Year award within the chocolate category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Retailers remain hopeful of global Valentine’s confectionery boost
A sense of optimism remains high among retailers for key Valentine’s Day 2024 sales of confectionery, despite a major upturn in core ingredient prices putting pressure on markets, according to analysis from the Euromonitor International, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, set for Woman of Influence Award
Major honours are set to be bestowed on Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, as she is to receive the 2024 Woman of Influence Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars shares the love this Valentine’s Day, with specially extended line-up
Mars is hoping that love will be in the air with its latest range of special edition products for Valentine’s Day, including releases from some of its key brands including Dove, M&M’s and Lifesavers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
M&M’s delivers unique ‘peanut butter diamonds’ to NFL stars in major Super Bowl campaign
A unique promotion for this year’s Super Bowl LVIII has been crafted by M&M’s, as it creates a peanut butter enhanced ‘almost champions’ diamond ring for three NFL Hall of Fame legends, in the form of Dan Marino, Terrell Owens and Bruce Smith, reports Neill Barston.