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Cadbury Dairy Milk series extended with three HFSS healthier options
Cadbury has tapped into a growing demand for healthier profile products within the non high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) category with the release of three new lines within its Dairy Milk Fruitier & Nuttier series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Engines fully revved for Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Expectations are high for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo as it enters the starting grid for its fresh location in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Editor Neill Barston speaks to the NCA’s Carly Schildhaus on prospects for the 2024 show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry reflections: John Downs, NCA’s president and CEO interview
Seeming in relaxed form, John Downs concluded the event with some added notes of motivation for the assembled audience, reaffirming his view that there’s plenty of dynamism and determination that will see the industry within the US through its various supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero reveals strong annual results, in spite of market disruption
The Ferrero Group has confirmed strong financial momentum into 2024, as it records turnover of €17 billion, up by 20.7% for the period 2022/2023, according to its latest trading statement, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker delivers latest Spring wafer confectionery series
Following a key appearance at this year’s ISM event in Cologne, Germany, Loacker, is introducing its new Minis Spring Mix, as it continue to expand its portfolio, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils major Valentine’s confectionery series
Ferrero is aiming to spread the confectionery love this Valentine’s and Easter, with an extended range of products for the season across the company’s core ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Nomo vegan confectionery brand celebrates honours at the Veggie Awards
Vegan free from confectionery brand, Nomo, is celebrating claiming honours at the 2023 Veggie Awards, claiming a gold accolade in the vegan snacks category for its Caramel Filled Bar, amid significant expansion for the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Dozens of UK businesses gear-up for ISM’s major 2024 edition
A dynamic mix of UK confectionery companies are set to play their part in this year’s ISM global confectionery event, with a total of 67 businesses listed as part of the British contingent at the show in Cologne, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Gelita prepares ProSweets gummy ingredient portfolio
German-headquartered Gelita, among market leaders in collagen peptides, will place a spotlight on its comprehensive portfolio of tailored products for gummies within the confectionery and nutraceutical market at this year’s ProSweets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Special focus: A perfect flavour match
Confectionery Production examines how colours and flavours in 2023 are all about cherishing the past, indulging in the present and innovating for the future. Daisy Phillipson reports
Exclusive: Extended Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 event review
As it nears its decade milestone, Gulfood Manufacturing has grown from strength to strength across equipment, systems and ingredients markets for the Middle East, as editor Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global chocolate market’s resilience offers major Christmas cheer
The chocolate confectionery market remains one of the highlights of the annual calendar, as editor Neill Barston discusses with Mintel’s director of insights, Marcia Mogelonsky, as we examine some of the industry’s key Christmas releases
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé aims for magical Christmas with latest season’s confectionery line-up
Nestlé Confectionery has delivered a broad series of confectionery for its Christmas 2023 line-up, consisting of classic holiday treats and brand-new winter wonders, including special editions of Quality Street, After Eight and Smarties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Tate & Lyle gains listing among top 1,000 trusted global businesses
Global ingredient solutions group Tate & Lyle PLC is celebrating being named among the most trusted international businesses, according to an new ranking from Newsweek magazine and Statista, writes Neill Barston.