US studies reveal 93% of millennial parents intend to celebrate HalloweenWith the key Halloween period just weeks away, fresh studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed 93% of millennial parents intend to stage celebrations, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
NCA studies reveal chocolate remains America’s favourite Halloween treatLatest studies from the National Confectioners Association have revealed that chocolate-based treats are Americans’ most favoured for this year’s Halloween, with a total of 60% naming the category as their top choice for trick-or-treat pumpkins, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products
UK Government consults on banning online ads for foods high in sugar, fat and saltThe UK government has launched a new consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt within food ranges including confectionery, to tackle the obesity crisis, and encourage greater levels of fitness. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely joins with Favored Nations for US VOTE chocolate barsWith the hugely-critical US general election just two weeks away, non-profit organisation Favored Nations has helped create VOTE chocolate bars with ethical brand Tony’s Chocolonely, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
BDSI speaks out against a ban on confectionery advertising to tackle obesityThe Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has spoken out against calls made for a ban on advertising products in the sector, arguing that such a move would not prove effective in tackling obesity, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
