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LoveRaw unveils festive vegan chocolate series
Vegan chocolate brand, LoveRaw, has delivered an exclusive range of festive selection boxes packed full of its chart-topping confectionery treats for the Christmas season.
Fi Europe Connect reports successful debut of virtual event
According to organiser Informat Markets, the first edition of the virtual event for the food ingredients industry, Fi Europe Connect (23 November – 4 December), saw high levels of engagement.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021
Mondelēz puts out a call for tasty global confectionery roles
One of the most sought after roles in the confectionery world – chocolate taste testing roles for some of the biggest brands are now being advertised by Mondelēz International, as it continues to expand its portfolio range, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Lollipop and hard candy manufacturers and equipment businesses continue to weather economic storm
The hard candies and lollipop segment of the confectionery market has had its challenges this year, as with all other areas of the sector. Neill Barston speaks to several businesses, FB Washburn, The Sweety Guy, and Loynds machinery, that have been weathering the present storm. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Japanese KitKat fans gain a festive treat with new aged whisky flavour variety
Japanese Nestlé customers are in for a particular treat this Christmas, as the company releases its limited edition whisky flavoured KitKat through its Chocolatory store, that uses 180-day barrel-aged cacao, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GNT interview: Colouring Foods Focus (World Confectionery Conference)
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to GNT’s international sales and marketing director Paul Collins on the major challenges faced during 2020, attending Fi Connect, and looking ahead to the company’s participation at the World Confectionery Conference
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls releases classic Christmas series
UK premium confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is mustering some seasonal spirit in unveiling three new special flavours – Mulled Wine, Christmas Pudding, and Mince Pie, which were created after an online poll of fans suggestions.
Herza Schokolade’s latest chocolate pieces offer tea and liquorice flavours
German-based Herza Schokolade has expanded its range with the launch of two key lines of chocolate pieces including tea and liquorice flavours, amid a rising trend of flavour pairing, writes Neill Barston.
ISM and ProSweets cancellation a significant loss for the sector
Without doubt, news that both ISM and ProSweets have been cancelled for 2021 is a significant blow to the global confectionery market and its associated equipment and manufacturing systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo unveils breakthrough rice starch at Fi Europe Connect for use in confectionery and bakery
Global ingredients group Beneo is launching what is believed to be a market first for use in confectionery and bakery with its new functional native rice starch, Remypure S52 P, at this year’s Fi Europe Connect virtual event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam showcases deZaan Ghana single origin cocoa powder at Fi Europe Connect
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”), business is set to unveil its deZaan D11MG – Ghana single-origin cocoa powder as it showcases its portfolio at the virtual Fi Europe Connect event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
pladis launches multi-million ad campaign for McVitie’s brand
UK-headquartered snacking brand pladis has just launched a key £3 million campaign, ‘Too Good Not to Share’, for its bestselling McVitie’s biscuit brand.
Jelly Drops developed for Dementia sufferers awarded national accolade
A UK sweet series developed to help suffers of Dementia in boosting their water levels has claimed a national award for its potential use in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability