health

BDSI expresses fears over German government plans restricting confectionery advertising

Germany’s BDSI association has expressed concerns over a draft national law that it has asserted effectively places a media ban on advertising for all confectionery and other food during evening hours, writes Neill Barston.

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

Potential for flavanol health benefits in cocoa could be gamechanging

Barry Callebaut has been in celebratory mood this week with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) industry body’s latest ruling into health claims for cocoa powder in terms of potentially positively reducing risks of cardiovascular disease owing to the presence of flavanols in the key sector ingredient.

Business news, Regulatory

Cargill research finds indulgence and health in baked series are equally important

Fresh research from Cargill has revealed that for bakery-based product ranges, consumers are seeking the best of both world in demanding product ranges that have an element of both being indulgent and healthy, and are willing to pay more for ranges that meet these criteria, reports Neill Barston.

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

TopGum extends fast-rising neutraceutical gummies with organic sugar free variety

Israel’s TopGum Industries has confirmed release of its latest offering of sugar-free, organic gummies to the nutritional health supplement category, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut releases its chocolate trends for 2023

The Barry Callebaut group has delivered the latest edition of its chocolate confectionery trends reports for global markets, revealing high demand for product ranges that are indulgent, as well as sustainably produced, writes Neill Barston.

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

Industry studies indicate 10.5% CAGR vegan chocolate market growth within the next decade

Latest sector studies have revealed that the fast-rising vegan and plant-based market for confectionery is forecast to see it rise by a CAGR value of 10.5% during the next decade, to a total of 1.44 billion by 2032, writes Neill Barston.

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

Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business

Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

UK government to reject taxes on sugar and salt within key confectionery and snacks ranges

The UK government is set to reject advice from its own commissioned reports and from health experts in failing to introduce taxes on sugar and salt within product categories including confectionery, reports Neill Barston.

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

pladis responds to demand for healthier series with reformulated Twiglets and Go Ahead slices

Global snacking group Pladis has delivered a major recipe enhancement of its classic Jacob’s Twiglets series, which has now been revamped with 60% less salt, that notably results in it being classified as outside restrictions on HFSS products, writes Neill Barston.

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

Belgium’s Keto Hero low-sugar bars expand for UK market

Belgian confectionery brand Keto Hero is extending its market presence in expanding to launch in the UK, following strong sales of its ranges, reports, Neill Barston.

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

Action on Sugar campaigners call for urgent government product reformulation regulations

Industry experts from the Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, and the Obesity Health Alliance have called on the UK government to enact regulations incentivising confectionery manufacturers to deliver on sugar reduction tackling rising national obesity levels, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Packaging focus: Flexible and sustainable solutions gain key industry momentum

According to Innova Market Insights’ top trends for 2022, the health of the planet is now the top concern of consumers. Daisy Phillipson takes a look at how new innovations in smart and sustainable flexible packaging can help confectionery manufacturers meet core environmental goals

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Pandemic purchasing: Consumers turn to healthier ingredients including almonds within confectionery

The pandemic has posed a huge challenge for many food producers during the past two years, but there have also been opportunities for the food sector, as the Almond Board of California has highlighted in its latest market reflection.

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

Industry top trends for 2022 identified by FMCG Gurus

Health and wider wellbeing have emerged as continued major topics in FMCG Gurus latest top ten consumer trends studies on shopper behaviour, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Beneo’s latest research finds older generations seeking greater range of products with health benefits

Fresh global research conducted for ingredients firm Beneo has found consumers are now even more focused on ‘positive’ ageing, with alternative healthier food and drink options perceived as being particularly desirable, writes Neill Barston.