US
Blommer Chocolate makes key management appointments including new COO
US-based Blommer Chocolate has moved to strengthen its management team including appointing David Meggs as its new Chief Operating Officer, reports Neill Barston.
Haribo set to mark Goldbears centenary with limited edition flavours
Haribo will be celebrating the centenary of its original Goldbears gummies with a series of special edition flavours throughout 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Oterra natural colours strikes deal for US-based Food Ingredient Solutions
Global natural colours group Oterra has expanded its international presence within the segment after acquiring US-based business Food Ingredient Solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Loacker delivers seasonal cheer with latest wafer series
Italian-founded wafer specialist Loacker unveiled its latest Christmas season of flavours including Gingerbread, Cinnamon and Orange Speculoos.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade America highlights core ingredients sourcing trends for 2022
The Fairtrade America independent certification working for improved conditions for farming communities, has released its five core trends impacting on how brands are set to source ingredients in 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Alland & Robert welcomes US verdict on acacia gum
Global natural gums company Alland & Robert has welcomed a ruling that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States, writes Neill Barston.
Iceland’s Omnom Chocolate draws on winter traditions for latest Christmas season series
Icelandic premium chocolate company Omnom has sought inspiration from its Christmas seasonal traditions for its latest winter collection of three new flavoured bars, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association welcomes strong US Christmas sweets sales results
The critical pre Christmas sales period for the confectionery sector has seen key growth in the US, with total seasonal sales up 20% over last year, according to latest sector analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s global sugar confectionery president Paul Chibe moves on to Pabst brewing role
Ferrero has offered a note of thanks to former senior executive Paul Chibe, who had until recently headed the company’s American division, who has now moved to take up a post as CEO of US brewing business Pabst, reports Neill Barston.
NCA expresses confidence in the US Christmas confectionery season
The US-based National Confectioners Association has expressed confidence in the country’s traditionally strong Christmas confectionery market, with hopes for further market recovery across the festive season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hershey delivers newly revamped customer insights centres targeting retail growth
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed delivery of its newly reimagined Hershey Insights Centres – advanced facilities and digital tools offering retail customers the chance to develop strategy based on its consumer research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
The Grinch enters into the Christmas spirit with Hershey’s Kisses series
However hard he initially tried, the Grinch wasn’t able to cancel Christmas, and this year he’s seemingly entered into the festive spirit supporting Hershey with a limited edition ‘Kisses’ range, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade celebrates brands joining its movement, including Russell Stover chocolates
Fairtrade America has celebrated a number of key brands becoming partners in recent months, including Hu Kitchen snacks, Russell Stover chocolates, and the Grace Farm Foods group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s 80th anniversary for M&M’s capped with being named among top five US brands
Mars Wrigley’s flagship M&M’S confectionery brand has capped its 80th anniversary celebrations with being recognised as being among the top five best brands in the US, by YouGov global research group, reports Neill Barston.