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Plans for our World Confectionery Conference this year are fast taking shape, with our keynotes assembled for the event, as it calls in on Brussels to once again put some of the biggest issues, developments and trends under the spotlight.
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Cargill study finds consumers seek out ever-greater product ranges containing high levels of protein
Latest studies from Cargill have shown that consumers are seeking out greater levels of protein in their diet, which includes engaging with the fast-rising nutrition bar and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s Kisses gains new twist with Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavour
US confectionery group Hershey has placed a nostalgic twist on its classic Kisses for its latest iteration of the classic brand, which gains a new Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavour, writes Neill Barston.
Fan favourite Nestlé Yorkie brand gains new brownie chocolate limited edition
As one of Nestlé’s classic British brands, Yorkie has remained a fan favourite for decades and retained a loyal brand following, which is enthusiastically welcoming the delivery of a new limited brownie biscuit flavour, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Gummiotics health gummy innovation from TopGum set for key release
Israeli-based gummy supplement pioneer TopGum Industries has unveiled its latest innovation, synbiotic Gummiotics functional gummies featuring probiotics and postbiotics, to be showcased at Vitafoods Europe this Spring, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Scandinavia’s Fazer group records strong annual performance, and releases key new protein powered confectionery
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed that Tiffany Menyhart has been appointed to the post of chief customer officer, which she takes up from this month, with a target of honing its retail and consumer engagement
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Easter cheer for Lindt & Sprungli with new lines and improved annual results
With Lindt & Sprungli releasing its latest results that have shown organic growth of 7.8% to CHF 5.47 billion, the business has also released its latest salted caramel classic Easter egg bunny, writes Neill Barston.
Gummies, powders and chews drive global nutraceutical markets
The Kerry taste and nutrition group has released its latest supplement and taste charts revealing a core trend revealing a shift from traditional tablets towards gummies, powders and chewable products, reports Neill Barston.
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Cargill moves to create enhanced offerings for ice cream sector
Recognising the rising demand for indulgent treats, Cargill has developed a range of innovative ice cream prototypes, which form part of its extended range of confectionery offerings.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Sugar reduction and cocoa alternatives form Döhler’s key ProSweets offerings
German-based Döhler global ingredients group will be making a welcome return to the ProSweets event that opens this weekend, and will be showcasing its latest cocoa replacement offering, as well as sugar reduction applications, writes Neill Barston.
Stage set for Sacmi’s ProSweets unveil of new chocolate wrapping systems
Two major developments from Sacmi packaging and chocolate will be on show at this year’s ProSweets, including a new hollow figure wrapping system, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat unveils latest winter warmer limited edition drinks
As the winter nights and icy conditions take hold, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has revealed two limited-edition drinking chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Next generation sweeteners to be devised in Tate & Lyle partnership with BioHarvest Sciences
A major new partnership between ingredients business Tate & Lyle PLC and botanical synthesis specialists, BioHarvest Sciences, has set out its vision to create the next generation of plant-based industry sweetening products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrara taps into Christmas TikTok candy salad craze
A true sense of festive fun is being delivered by the Ferrara confectionery group, as it engages in the latest TikTok craze of ‘candy salads’ for its Christmas campaign, reports Neill Barston.
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