chocolate
Chocoa festival returns to Amsterdam in its eighth edition
The eighth edition of the Netherlands-based chocolate festival, Chocoa, returns between 19-23 February 2020 in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa stock review finds increase in international supplies
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) Expert Working Group on Stocks (EWGS) has met in London, UK, to review the level of world cocoa bean stocks.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut delivers new dairy free chocolate series at ISM
A key product breakthrough has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut at ISM in Cologne, Germany, in the form of a new 100% dairy-free ‘M_lk Chocolate’ for its ‘Plant Craft’ Indulgence range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Dozens of UK businesses set to join ISM 50th anniversary celebrations
With ISM set to open its doors this weekend, Neill Barston speaks to some of the key UK businesses at the event in Cologne Germany
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Giant Snickers breaks world record for 90th anniversary
A global record has been smashed by Mars Wrigley, as it unveiled the largest Snickers bar ever made during a Guinness World Records title bid at the company’s Waco, Texas, US plant.
Organic chocolate series from Herza Schokolade to launch at Biofach
A series of 20 organic chocolate products is being released by Herza Schokolade targeting the snacks and ice cream market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records sales boost despite rising costs
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded an upturn in sales figures over the past six months, despite rising supply costs.
Barry Callebaut reports first quarter financial upturn
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has made financial first quarter gains, increasing its sales volumes by 8.2% to 585,620 tonnes, with revenues also up 8.7% to CHF 2 billion for the period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé launches latest range of flagship KitKat brand with Gold variety
Nestlé has followed its major launches of Ruby and Green Tea Matcha variety of KitKat with the release of its new KitKat Gold.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis appoints chief insights officer as company focuses on growth strategy
Snacks group pladis has appointed Geoff Painter as Chief Insights Officer, as the business continues its growth trend.
New milk chocolate developed with nearly half sugar of a normal bar
A new milk chocolate bar has been developed that has nearly half the sugar of a normal bar without losing flavour.
Food Ingredients Europe 2019
Confectionery Production covers Food Ingredients Europe in Paris, interviewing Olivier Kutz, of Tate and Lyle, Andrew Fellowes from F.D.Copeland, and Paul Collins of GNT. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Chocolate manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates is all set to launch its new confectionery range for 2020.
New survey from Nestlé reveals how the nation eats its festive treats
Nestlé has revealed the results of research carried out by Ipsos MORI exploring the nation’s chocolate/sweet eating habits at Christmas time.