confectionery
Major $10 billion income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers remains a critical sector goal
Delivering on cocoa supply chain sustainability remains the most single pressing task for major players within the confectionery industry, with an especially notable milestone having just been put down.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
The colour of love holds the key for GNT, hailing red as 2021’s major product shade
Colouring food specialists GNT has identified red as the key colour trend for 2021, as a shade that has long held a place in many spheres including within cosmetics, beauty, fashion, film and design, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta
Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane Eta this month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
UK thermoforming business opens online store for for packaging ranges
UK-based thermoforming specialist Macpac has extended its web presence through launching an online shopping shelf offering on-demand stock packaging in box quantities across key markets including bakery and general food ranges.
Ingredion delivers latest sugar reduction series for confectionery and bakery ranges
Global ingredients specialist Ingredion EMEA is expanding its portfolio of sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners solutions across Middle East and Africa, with the launch of Stablesweet LD low sugar glucose syrup for confectionery ranges.
Industry calls on Boris Johnson to extend consultation on banning online ads for high fat and sugar ranges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined major brands including Mars Wrigley, Mondelez International, Haribo and pladis in calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend government consultation on banning online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz report highlights $10 billion annual income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers
Mondelez International has released a major report with Wageningen University & Research into reducing the $10 billion income gap for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast, believing cross sector action is required, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting
President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
3D part printing from Schubert Additive Solutions gains accolade
Schubert Additive Solutions has claimed a Smart Solutions Award for its Partbox part streaming platform, at the EXCHAiNGE 2020 supply chain trade fair, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mars, Incorporated strikes $5 billion deal for KIND North America snacks brand
The US-headquartered Mars, Incorporated, group has confirmed acquisition of snacking brand Kind North America, in a major reported $5 billion deal, as the business continues its global expansion in the sector, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Candy Kittens UK brand extends US reach with Walmart listing
UK premium vegan confectionary brand Candy Kittens has expanded into US markets as it launches into 3899 Walmart stores, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Sick releases quality control system for inspecting chocolate moulds
Equipment business SICK has developed its Modular Quality Control System as an “off the shelf”, multifunctional machine vision system, designed for monitoring chocolate moulding systems and wider food ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Jelly Drops developed for Dementia sufferers awarded national accolade
A UK sweet series developed to help suffers of Dementia in boosting their water levels has claimed a national award for its potential use in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability