confectionery production
Latvia’s Food Union reveals over 50 summer ice cream treats
Latvian-headquartered ice cream business Food Union has unveiled a major summer campaign with the release of 55 new seasonal products that have been timed to make the most of warmer months across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey unveils latest series at Sweets & Snacks, including augmented reality initiative
The Hershey Company used this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event to showcase a strong portfolio of products, as well as roll-out its augmented reality initiative targeting its Reese’s Cups ranges, showing how retailers can make optimum use of merchandise placement, reports Neill Barston.
Mars moves to revamp favourite ads with new environmental messaging
A key move placing climate issues centre stage has been made by Mars, Incorporated, as it launches a major campaign using confectionery brands M&M’s, Twix and Bounty, revamping fan-favourite advertisements, repurposing them to focus on progress being made against environmental targets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Good Shopping Guide offers critical eye on confectionery manufacturers’ ethical sourcing
An independent review organisation, The Good Shopping Guide, has released its first ever ethical appraisal of 31 confectionery brands, assessing them on their approach to the environment, animals and society, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
NCA president and CEO John Downs calls for FDA response to California product dye ban
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs, has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action in the wake of a Californian ruling banning food product dyes used in Halloween treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Magnum ice cream women’s empowerment initiative marks World Cocoa and Chocolate Day
Magnum Ice cream has expanded its AWA female empowerment initiative for key supply chains farming communities in Ivory Coast, ahead of this year’s World Cocoa and Chocolate Day on 1 October, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé pledges multi-billion investment into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including confectionery
Global food group Nestlé has outlined an ambitious programme valued at between CHF 20-25 billion into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including within confectionery, by the end of the decade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time for industry to shine with World Confectionery Awards entries
This year’s World Confectionery Awards, forming an integral part of our World Confectionery Conference taking place in the UK this October, are set to celebrate some of the most significant achievements across the industry in 2023.
Sweetdreams confectionery completes 2023 World Confectionery conference speaker line-up
The dynamic line-up for our 2023 World Confectionery Conference is set to be completed by UK-based business Sweetdreams confectionery in a speaking capacity, with the company having recently launched its Gozo premium chocolate range, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hawaii-sourced Aloha reveals key breakthrough sustainably sourced bar for B Corp Month
Hawaii-sourced plant protein brand Aloha is marking B Corp Month in delivering its latest “Kona Bar” which is being claimed as a global product breakthrough, developed to support local sustainable agriculture on the island, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Thanks to our global subscribers – we hope to welcome even more in 2021
This week’s blog entry offers a simple note of thanks to all our subscribers who are a vital part of our ongoing coverage of the confectionery sector and its related markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Perfetti Van Melle unveils new UK managing director
Global confectionery group Perfetti Van Melle has confirmed Jonny Briscoe as its new managing director of its UK operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Olam-backed Twenty Degrees cacao business to explore sustainable global sources
A core target of sourcing sustainable, high grade cacao is the key goal set for Twenty Degrees, a new international business for the sector backed by Olam Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Putting Madagascar on the chocolate making map
Founded on a principle of producing chocolate at source in Madagascar has offered its challenges for Made In Africa (MIA), but as co-founder Brett Beach explains, he feels they’re definitely making a positive impact in improving lives for farming communities. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability