chocolate
Divine Chocolate develops smooth dark fruit and nut bar marking 25th anniversary
Divine, the chocolate maker co-owned by cocoa farmers has made a key new release in the form of a new Smooth Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut sharing bar in celebration of its 25th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Industry study projects $66billion growth for global confectionery markets by 2027
Latest analysis of global confectionery markets has projected that the sector is forecast to grow by $66.29 billion during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.02% during the period, according to Research and Markets studies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils Churro KitKat limited edition ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Just ahead of its Sweets & Snacks Expo appearance, Hershey is introducing KitKat fans to a hot new limited edition of the classic KitKat, which will now be available in a limited edition Churro format, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
AAK delivers premium cocoa butter compound for chocolate ranges
Ingredients specialist AAK has made a notable industry breakthrough in devising a premium cocoa butter substitute (CBS) compound that reportedly facilitates unprecedented levels of cocoa in chocolate compounds to deliver an improved taste for finished products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill joins 2023’s World Confectionery Conference
With momentum fast gathering pace for this year’s returning World Confectionery Conference, our dynamic range of major speakers is developing significantly. Taking place under a combined banner of sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation, preparations are building decisively for its hosting in the UK for our 2023 edition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
KitKat Australia creates ‘legen-dairy’ Milkybar flavoured special edition
Nestlé’s Australian operations have moved to create a major new flavour for its flagship KitKat brand in teaming up with Milkybar for a new special edition this month, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill and Care combine with support for Philippines typhoon-impacted coconut farmers
Cargill has joined with non-governmental organisation Care Philippines to initiate a major agricultural regeneration project to assist key farming communities serving confectionery and wider food supply chains that have been hit by super typhoon Odette, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Läderach delivers major Spring and Easter fresh chocolate lines
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has moved to offer a major extension of its lines as part of its Spring and Easter artisanal chocolates delivered directly from Switzerland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: International Day of Forests event champions ‘CFI 2.0’ collaborative cocoa initiatives
Marking the UN’s International Day of Forests, key industry stakeholders in the cocoa sector staged a webinar on how businesses in the sector can play their part in positively impacting forest loss, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey releases latest Kisses Milklicious confectionery line
US confectionery firm Hershey has confirmed a major range extension with its Kisses Milklicious candies, which featuring a creamy chocolate filling
Swiss confectionery and baked goods markets expand, despite regulatory pressures
The Biscosuisse organisation, representing Swiss confectionery and bakery sectors, has reported a 32.6% upturn in exports during 2022, despite the impact of manufacturing regulations challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s Anton Vincent gains NCA’s distinguished service award
Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley, emerged with a distinguished Service Award this week from the National Confectioners Association, presented at the State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli reports key annual growth, including major US market gains
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has delivered its key annual results, posting sales of CHF 4.97 billion, up 8.4% year on year, driven by positive results in its travel retail, and expanded US supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability