consumer trends
Nestlé revives KitKat Chunky flavours for limited run
Nestlé has moved to bring back two of its favourite KitKat Chunky flavours in the form of its cookie dough and mint varieties for a limited production run starting this summer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mayku research reveals booming British artisan confectionery sector
UK-wide research from desktop factory Mayku has revealed an increase in artisan chocolate making during coronavirus pandemic quarantine conditions, in a British market Mondelēz International has put at over £5.3 billion.
Nestlé reports organic growth amid challenging pandemic conditions
Nestlé has reported a pattern of 2.8% organic growth in its six-month financial trading figures, yet despite a positive start to the year, its sales revenues fell for the period as the business adjusted to operating in testing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products
Food and Drink Federation criticises government’s ‘missed opportunity’ on tackling obesity
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has labelled the government’s new plans to tackle obesity amid the coronavirus crisis as a “missed opportunity” that penalises the sector, including manufacturers of confectionery and snacks ranges. Neill Barston reports.
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European study finds tiramisu gaining ‘king of the cakes’ status
Following an industry study into the UK’s most favoured chocolate product, a new survey into Europe’s most sought-after sweet treats has revealed that tiramisu emerged as a key contender for ‘king of the cakes’ across the continent.
Traditional British mint balls prove a hit with Japanese market
A reported surge in demand for British sweet Brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has resulted in a near shortage of supplies for Japanese customers, who have placed renewed orders for the renowned sweets.
Confectionery supply chain due diligence becomes ever-more vital for cocoa sector
The issue of due diligence within confectionery supply chains is particularly topical, with mounting pressure on industry to deliver major progress on key environmental and corporate goals to improve conditions for key cocoa farming communities in Africa, as Keith Nuthall reports for Confectionery Production
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sensient releases latest range of naturally inspired industry flavourings
Industry solutions group Sensient Flavors has released its latest ‘Trends to Taste’ range that is based on an expanded series of natural flavourings for use in a number of sectors including confectionery.
Classic Cadbury’s Crème Egg tops poll of retro chocolates due for a retail revival
A growing trend for reviving nostalgic confectionery favourites has led to a study from online retail group OnBuy.com – which found Cadbury’s original flavour Crème Egg is the most favoured candidate for a comeback.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Barry Callebaut launches dairy free and protein enhanced chocolate for US market
Barry Callebaut has expanded its confectionery products for the US market, including a dairy-free ‘milk-like’ chocolate and protein enhanced options catering to growing consumer health trends, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India
Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports
Report finds UK food retail market as one of the hardest hit by pandemic conditions
An in-depth review of the UK’s retail industry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, has shown that the sector has been one of the most affected market segments, with drastic changes to the way consumers purchase their products.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Kerry enhances plant protein range with series for cookies and healthier snacks
Irish-based taste and nutrition group Kerry has expanded its plant protein range with applications across a number of food segments, including cookies, nutritional bars and ice-creams, amid an expansion in healthier option product markets
Savvy internet retailers reveal growth in online sales amid pandemic market conditions
There is no getting away from the fact that internet retailing across a number of food market segments, including confectionery, has shown a notable upturn during the past financial quarter.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability