calorie reduction

Mars reduces bar size for 100 calorie range, instead of reformulation

Mars Wrigley has delivered a key move in offering reduced sizes of its Twix, Mars and Snickers lines to deliver 100 calorie or less options, in preference to recipe reformulation of the core lines, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options

While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz International drives forward with chocolate calorie reduction plans

Mondelēz International has renewed its focus on portion control in its products with a commitment  to bring its Cadbury chocolate bar ranges sold as part of a multipack under 200 calories by the end of 2021.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz releases its Snacking Made Right Report on sustainability progress

Global snacks and confectionery group Mondelēz International has published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting key progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable and mindful snacking goals.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz International plans major calorie reduction from Cadbury brands

Mondelēz International has confirmed a key portion control policy to develop all its Cadbury chocolate and wider biscuit products for children to be created with under 100 calories.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Industry targeted by major moves from Public Health England to cut obesity

Confectionery and snack companies are among industry sectors being targeted by Public Health England’s (PHE) latest drive to cut concerning levels of childhood obesity in the UK.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products