new product development
Frighteningly fine Halloween ingredients innovations and trends heading our way
With the Halloween season rapidly kicking into gear, ingredients specialists at ofi have unveiled some of their top flavour tips for the season, which promises to offer plenty of ghoulishly fine treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals latest healthier chocolate options for the Mexican market
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has unveiled two key better-for-you chocolate product ranges, Callebaut NXT and Sicao Zero for the Mexican market, in response to increasing calls for healthier product options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Chicago records a stellar performance with city’s 26th Sweets & Snacks event
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event has freshly concluded at McCormick Place, and has proved extremely memorable for its final edition being held in Chicago, US, before relocating to Indianapolis in 2024.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars offers key market insights with Sweets & Snacks opening session
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo includes a dynamic series of confectionery insights discussions, including an initial session led by Mars Wrigley confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, senior public affairs manager for the National Confectioners Association about the prospects for this year’s final show in Chicago, before the event is set to move to other US cities from next year. We discuss key trends and the return of its supplier showcase amid an action-packed event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli reports key annual growth, including major US market gains
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has delivered its key annual results, posting sales of CHF 4.97 billion, up 8.4% year on year, driven by positive results in its travel retail, and expanded US supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé interview: John Newell cocoa ingredients advisor
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Nestle cocoa ingredient advisor John Newell, on new product development within the business, including for its flagship KitKat brand, as well as exploring flavour pairing and other key issues for the sector.
Cocoa sector projected to reach $79 billion in value within the next decade
A continued projection of growth for the global cocoa market has been forecast, with its present value of$48.3 billion projected to reach US$79 billion within the next decade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs gains major funding for scaling up cocoa-free chocolate
British-based WNWN Food Labs, a cocoa-free chocolate business has confirmed a key step in its development, after raising $5.6 million to enable scaling up of its operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italian premium chocolate brand Venchi releases latest Easter chocolate treats
Italian luxury chocolate brand Venchi has unveiled its latest Easter collection which includes a broad selection of items spanning gourmet eggs through to special mini seasonal releases, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Lakrids by Bülow continues mission to ‘make the world love liquorice’ with London pop-up store
Danish-founded confectionery group Lakrids by Bülow has expanded its retail growth plans through launching a new pop-up store in London, as it continues to expand its global presence with its artisan-developed liquorice, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweetdreams Confectionery set for Gulfood showcase of Gozo premium chocolate
UK business Sweetdreams Confectionery is set to showcase its latest premium chocolate offering, Gozo, at this year’s Gulfood event in Dubai, starting from Monday, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking report highlights key market growth, including plant-based ranges
The fourth annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has found a strong majority of consumers – 71% will treat themselves twice a day, with an even greater number, 78% doing so in a mindful manner, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability