healthier options
Tel Aviv manufacturer TopGum continues work on $30 million gummy supplement plant
Israel-based gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries has continued construction of its new, $30 million plant, which is projected to be operational by the summer of 2023, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Industry targets ProSweets to unveil major plant based confectionery ingredients developments
The organisers of ProSweets have projected that ingredients specialists are set to respond strongly to the present key consumer preference for healthier plant-based food ranges, including confectionery with authentic tastes and flavours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits to unveil its latest functional confectionery at Fi Europe event
Global ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke, has confirmed it is set to unveil its latest set of healthy series, including new plant base functional confectionery, at Fi Europe (FIE) 2021, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelēz launches second round of SnackFutures ‘CoLab’ innovation and venture hub
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has unveiled plans for its latest SnackFutures innovation and venture hub, opening applications for its CoLab 2022 classes, reports Neill Barston.
Swedish founded N!CK’S healthier ice cream and snacks brand gains $100 million development funds
Swedish-founded healthy snacks and ice cream business N!CK’S has confirmed raising $100 million towards expanding its product portfolio and aiming to double the level of its global retail stores, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut set for ‘monumental breakthrough’ for cacaofruit series with Treat Tomorrow event
The Barry Callebaut Group has pledged a ‘monumental breakthrough’ with its cacaofruit range of chocolate and wider food and drink series, as part of its latest Treat Tomorrow online event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos reveals key health, taste and convenience trends in confectionery and bakery
Puratos is unveiling major trends findings in its two-day Taste Tomorrow event, including an ongoing drive for consumers seeking healthier options, as well as the importance of flavours and shopping convenience, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
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.