consumer trends
Ritter Sport expands with new mini impulse chocolate series
German confectionery brand Ritter Sport has extended its range of chocolate offerings with its latest mini impulse bars, developed in response to rising demand for smaller portions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines
Hotel Chocolat records key annual digital growth enabling 250 new jobs
The Hotel Chocolat Group has reported a digitally-led increase in annual revenues, up 21% on 2020’s results, to a total of £165 million amid plans to create 250 new jobs for its expanding business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions
The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston.
Froneri delivers major new Oreo cone ice cream series
Amid major category growth totalling 66%, the Froneri group has unveiled its latest release in the form of its Oreo Cone series, as snacking at home experiencing a key upturn, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero set to expand key confectionery lines at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Ferrero’s US division is unleashing key upgrades to its confectionery portfolio, with a host of extended ranges launching at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill study reveals chocolate retains enduring consumer appeal amid coronavirus pandemic
A major survey from Cargill has underlined the enduring appeal of chocolate confectionery, revealing that most US consumers indulge daily in their favoured treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almond Board of California reports record domestic and export supply levels
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has reported a monthly and annual record crop level, with domestic and export supplies totalling 219 million pounds in May, despite a backdrop of global trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé offers full launch for its vegan KitKat series amid major category growth
Several months after being initially revealed, Nestlé’s new vegan KitKat gains its full launch this week, tapping into a major area of product growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
US studies find majority of shoppers consume chocolate amid the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen 80% of US consumers eating the same or more chocolate compared to the previous year, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s HDM joins the World Confectionery Conference
As our World Confectionery Conference draws ever-closer, another major equipment business for the sector, Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken, (HDM)has signed up to participate in our key virtual industry showcase.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Category spotlight: Online retailing drives global functional gummy market
A key upturn in gummy sales has been seen globally in the past year, with the market set to be worth $10.6 billion by 2025. But was this just a knee-jerk response to the Covid-19 pandemic or are functional sweets here to stay? Ross Carlin, MD of sector The Good Food Group explores their potential
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI survey shows German consumers have retained their love of confectionery
A new survey from Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association has found that 89% of people in the nation continue to enjoy sweets and snacks as one of the joys of everyday life, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hershey CEO hails key improvements with first quarter results
The CEO and president of Hershey, Michele Buck, has hailed ‘broad-based growth’ in its first quarter results delivering reported net sales up 12.7% to $2.3 billion for the period, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability