healthier options
UK government’s rejection of its own studies on high fat and sugar taxes causes key concerns
The latest news that the UK government is minded not to introduce legislation on high fat and sugar ranges, including confectionery and snacks, has been greeted by a considerable level of concern from some quarters.
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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.
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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.
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Nick’s healthier snacking group opens multi-million North Macedonian manufacturing site
Swedish-founded food-tech firm Nick’s, specialising in no-added-sugar snacking series has confirmed a major move in opening its new €6 million purpose-built factory in Bitola, North Macedonia, reports Neill Barston.
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Mars Wrigley UK delivers ‘HFSS compliant’ Triple Treat healthier chocolate series
Mars Wrigley UK has delivered its latest better-for-you ‘Triple Treat’ bar series that has been developed in response to the government’s soon to be implemented legislation targeting reduction in fat, sugar and salt within product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
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Mintel research shows optimism for confectionery market gains in 2022
While the pandemic continues to impact confectionery trends, there’s hope for revival this year, as Neill Barston finds speaking to Marcia Mogelonsky, director of insight, food and drink, at Mintel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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