healthier options
US studies find majority of shoppers consume chocolate amid the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen 80% of US consumers eating the same or more chocolate compared to the previous year, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands Australian presence with Gourmet Food Holdings acquisition
Mondelēz International has confirmed it is to acquire Australian food company Gourmet Food Holdings Pty, specialising in the premium biscuit and cracker market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal
Private label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe.
ISM organisers create online product database for confectionery manufacturers
Following cancellation of this year’s international ISM confectionery event amid the pandemic, its organisers have issued a new product database to help boost manufacturers’ latest ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy
The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz’s SnackFutures hub reveals CoLab plans to support wellbeing ventures
A key initiative has been created by SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International innovation and venture hub, in developing its CoLab aimed at supporting new start-up businesses within well-being snacks fields, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mars reduces bar size for 100 calorie range, instead of reformulation
Mars Wrigley has delivered a key move in offering reduced sizes of its Twix, Mars and Snickers lines to deliver 100 calorie or less options, in preference to recipe reformulation of the core lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Focus: Sugar reduction takes pole position for bakery market growth
Ingredients and solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC, has found that almost three quarters (73%) of European bakery manufacturers say reduced sugar and calorie products are the biggest driver of business growth. The business offers its assessment of the market.
Mondelēz International acquires US snacks and chocolate business Hu Products
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has confirmed the acquisition of Hu Master Holdings, the parent company of Hu Products, which includes chocolate bar ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars brand KIND acquires Nature’s Bakery business amid increase in healthier option snacks
The Mars-owned healthy snacking brand, KIND, has moved to acquire Nature’s Bakery, a family-owned US company specialising in fig bars and soft-baked foods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Beneo unveils breakthrough rice starch at Fi Europe Connect for use in confectionery and bakery
Global ingredients group Beneo is launching what is believed to be a market first for use in confectionery and bakery with its new functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P, at this year’s Fi Europe Connect virtual event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Israeli start-up ChickP Protein launches chickpea-based snacks starch
Israeli-based FoodTech start-up, ChickP Protein, has launched its next-gen native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications, including potential for a wide array of snacks
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Snacking study shows consumers favour comfort food amid challenging times
According to the latest state of snacking report by Mondelez, it seems nine in ten of us are eating the same, if not more, treats than we did before the lockdown.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability