chocolate
SternLife set to release chocolate-enhanced organic bar ranges
Organic product specialist SternLife has revealed plans to deliver a number of bar-based products, including chocolate-enhanced options, based around functional ingredients.
Fruit flavoured ingredients from Herza Schokolade gain market release
German-based Herza Schokolade has unveiled its latest series of brightly coloured fruity inclusions made of natural ingredients.
The Hershey Company records second quarter financial growth
The US-based Hershey Company has delivered an increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2019, recording figures of $1,767 million, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Toblerone maintains peak performance
As one of the most instantly recognisable chocolate brands in the world, Toblerone is maintaining its market presence after more than a century. Neill Barston explores its Swiss production facilities After gaining the chance to take in the striking scenery of the Swiss alps, it’s easy to understand exactly why they have become such a […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut launches new Indian chocolate manufacturing facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has delivered groundbreaking for construction of a new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, serving the fast-growing Indian confectionery market and global food groups.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury reduced sugar Dairy Milk bars target healthier confectionery market
Cadbury has confirmed its plans to launch its 30% less sugar Dairy Milk bars in response to consumer demand for a greater variety of healthier confectionery options.
Hotel Chocolat records strong annual revenue growth
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded revenues of £132 million for 2019, with figures up 14% percent up year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates claims national accolade for its confectionery range
UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has claimed a silver accolade at The National Family Business Awards 2019, which saw companies from across a number of sectors compete.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert to examine environmentally friendly packaging at FachPack
German-based packaging group Gerhard Schubert is to focus on key sector trends including development of environmentally-friendly packaging options as part of its appearance at this year’s FachPack trade fair in Nuremberg.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
AAK’s chocolate summit event set for London
Major trends within the sector will be under the microscope as ingredients business AAK hosts its 2019 Chocolate Summit in London.
Cadbury celebrates World Chocolate Day with 3D printed personalised products
Cadbury has made an impression on shoppers in Australia, marking World Chocolate Day through offering 3D printed, customisable Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, responding to increased demand for personalised products.
Nestlé hopes to make waves with no added sugar KitKat variety
This week saw a particularly notable development within the chocolate segment of the market as Nestlé confirms its plans to create a chocolate with no added sugar, purely from the cocoa beans and pulp, which represents a key move for the business. While there may well have been others out there with their own take […]
Mondelēz claims breakthrough for improving chocolate flavours with product patent
Mondelēz researchers in the UK have claimed a significant reformulation breakthrough, seeking to claim a patent for calcium salt as having a key impact on improving chocolate ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill records challenging annual financial results
The Cargill group has reported its fourth quarter earnings were $476 million, down by 41% against a record figure last year of $809 million, which it attributed to challenging global market conditions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability