healthier options
Mondelēz issues legal warning over snacks brand Primal Pantry’s use of lilac
Global confectionery group Mondelez International has issued a legal warning to UK healthy snack brand Primal Pantry on concerns over the company’s use of the colour lilac for one of its ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla Food Ingredients delivers new ‘healthy indulgence’ protein bar concept
Danish-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has unveiled a new concept to help manufacturers create protein bars focused on healthier indulgence without compromising on functionality.
Government report paves way for UK’s potential global first snacks tax
A UK-government linked National Food Strategy (NFS) report could see the creation of a global first ‘snacks tax’ imposed on manufacturers, increasing the cost of key chocolate and wider confectionery brands, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Paradise Fruits creates new health division for functional snacks and confectionery
Natural ingredients business Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has invested in creating a new division for the fast-evolving health product market, including devising functional snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Euromonitor reveals major snacks upturn trends at World Confectionery Conference
The Euromonitor International research group has unveiled a key snapshot of the global snacking sector, with a 53.4% global growth in online sales in 2020 helping deliver a total market valued at $547 billion across confectionery, savoury snacks, sweet biscuits and bars, as well as ice cream, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolution
Creating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes at Ross Chocolates
editor Neill Barston speaks to Phil Hemmings, of Ross Chocolates on how the company has tackled the pandemic, its work developing chocolate ranges for diabetics, and the growing potential of the market.
Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions
Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.
Mondelēz International releases its 2020 Snacking Made Right sustainability report
Delivering on sustainability targets has become increasingly significant for many key businesses within the cocoa and confectionery sector, including Mondelēz International, which has just released its latest Snacking Made Right 2020 report on its core areas of progress. Neill Barston examines its results
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz names nine US start-ups for its SnackFutures innovation venture
Nine ambitious US start-up businesses have been selected by Mondelēz International for its debut SnackFutures innovation and venture hub initiative, writes Neill Barston.
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