health
“More punk, less junk” says British confectionery start-up Wild Thingz, as it challenges major brands
Ambitious start-up British confectionery brand, Wild Thingz, has challenged major manufacturers to cut out sugar and additives in product ranges, as it sets its stall out to develop its own series of organic, plant-based gummies, reports Neill Barston.
Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Society for Public Health joins dozens of organisation calling for government backing on healthy products
A collective of 35 health organisations and children’s advocacy groups have written to the UK’s recently appointed Chancellor, Rachel Reeves and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, urging them to focus on promoting healthier option food ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global chocolate confectionery studies forecasts market rise to $118 billion by 2031
Latest studies have valued the global confectionery market as reaching a value of $118.6 billion over the next six years, with product innovation and gifting driving the sector’s anticipated growth, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Indulgence and wellbeing among key trends for 2025 with FMCG Gurus study
UK-based research group, FMCG Gurus has unveiled its latest annual trends projections for 2025, with the concept of ‘permissible indulgence’ and wellbeing perceived to be remaining high on many consumers agendas, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Asian health market targeted with Cargill’s gummies and bar nutrition-based ranges
Greater consumer demand for nutritious product ranges has prompted Cargill to respond with its focus for Vitafoods Asia, featuring a series of new product ranges including gummies and bars that have an added health focus, reports Neill Barston.
Key industry study finds nutraceutical product market holds global growth potential
A key period of expansion in the nutraceutical product market, including on-the-go snacking and confectionery has been forecast in a new study, valued at $404 billion and compound growth of 7.2%, writes Neill Barston.
British bakery firm, Sponge, celebrates gaining Coeliac UK approval
A Norfolk-based bakery can now offer the widest range of gluten-free cakes and brownies certified by Coeliac UK, recognising its commitment to producing high-quality, gluten-free baked goods that meet the rigorous standards set by the charity.
NCA responds to George Washington University study on cadmium and lead in chocolate
The National Confectioners Association has moved to issue a response on the safety of consuming chocolate following a George Washington University study in the Frontiers in Nutrition journal that highlighted levels of cadmium and lead in confectionery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Ten PM snack bars claim key Ashwagandha wellbeing ingredient first
An innovative UK snacks manufacturer is claiming a sector first in devising an oat-based bar, Ten PM, featuring Ashwagandha plants used for combatting stress as a key ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Cadbury Dairy Milk series extended with three HFSS healthier options
Cadbury has tapped into a growing demand for healthier profile products within the non high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) category with the release of three new lines within its Dairy Milk Fruitier & Nuttier series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé posts sales dip, amid ongoing global supply chain challenges
Nestlé has reported trading challenges in the first quarter of 2024, with sales of CHF 22.09 billion, down 5.9% against CHF23.4bn for the same period last year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry reflections: John Downs, NCA’s president and CEO interview
Seeming in relaxed form, John Downs concluded the event with some added notes of motivation for the assembled audience, reaffirming his view that there’s plenty of dynamism and determination that will see the industry within the US through its various supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill claims global first with World Health Organisation compliance on trans-fatty acids
Cargill has achieved a major industry achievement in attaining compliance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended maximum tolerance levels for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA’s) in fats and oils across its product portfolio, including its offerings for confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Research finds UK and US consumers retain a love for chocolate, though sales remain impacted
Latest analysis from the Mintel Research group has found UK shoppers are among the most loyal consumers of chocolate in the world, with sales of £7 billion last year, but figures are declining amid health concerns and ongoing cost of living crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory