desserts
Research shows vegan ice cream sales more than double in five years
Amid an increase in consumers embracing a plant-based diet, research has shown that global launches of vegan ice cream more than double since 2015, according to studies from Mintel.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey records major upturn in its S’mores confectionery
US confectionery group Hershey has reported a boom in its S’mores confectionery brand with additional 10 million sales of the popular treat being recorded compared against the previous year.
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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.
Beneo delivers latest root fibre series for confectionery ranges
German-headquartered ingredients business Beneo has expanded its chicory root fibre based portfolio with a new organic solution, OraftiOrganic, created for manufacturers of confectionery and bakery product series.
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Chocolate brownies and sticky toffee pudding emerge among British favourites in new study
A survey of Britain’s dessert-loving consumers has found that sticky toffee pudding, profiteroles, red velvet cake an tiramisu have been placed as having ‘godlike status’ in a new chart offering the lowdown on the country’s favourite sweet treats.
Barry Callebaut reports first quarter financial upturn
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has made financial first quarter gains, increasing its sales volumes by 8.2% to 585,620 tonnes, with revenues also up 8.7% to CHF 2 billion for the period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability