health
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
Gulfood Manufacturing set to return with record-breaking array of exhibitors
This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing has already set its stall-out as its biggest ever, with more than 2,000 exhibitors, with confectionery and snacks once again featuring significantly. Editor Neill Barston previews the fast-paced, dynamic show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
FMCG Gurus unveils key confectionery trends for 2024
Identifying the next array of major trends within the confectionery snacks, and wider food sector making traction is an especially challenging task, and with consumers concerned over budgets, health and the environment, these are the key factors shaping the market, as Kate Kehoe, Marketing Executive at FMCG Gurus explains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry drive for healthier snacking investment comes amid spike in sales for indulgent confectionery
Among the most fascinating strategic industry moves of the past week has been Nestlé’s confirmed major investment into more healthier product ranges, including enhancing its confectionery portfolio to fit with producing better-for-you ranges across its entire product output.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Indulgent UK confectionery ranges see major spike in sales, despite new HFSS legislation
key confectionery and wider food brands retailing ranges that are not compliant with HFSS (high fat, salt and sugar) regulations within the UK have seen a 27% surge in sales in the wake of the new legislation last year, which aimed to expand healthier options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé pledges multi-billion investment into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including confectionery
Global food group Nestlé has outlined an ambitious programme valued at between CHF 20-25 billion into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including within confectionery, by the end of the decade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability