consumer behaviour

Transparency highlighted as key Innova industry trend for 2021

Transparency in delivering clean label products and clear business operating standards has emerged as a clear winner in Innova’s Top Trends for 2021, as brands, including confectionery companies improve to meet consumer demands, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Transparency remains key, emerging as highest rated trend for 2021

As one of our many stars from next week’s World Confectionery Conference, Innova Market Insights has just revealed that its top trends for 2021 is transparency of operating and clearly describing ingredients used across our favourite treats and meals.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions

Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability

Nestlé commits to removing 250 million plastic Smarties packs a year in move to recyclable paper

A major move from Nestlé will see its core Smarties brand become the first global brand to achieve a key switch from plastic to recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal

Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability