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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
Shemesh Automation asserts packaging sector’s environmental improvement goals remain vital
With major logistics and energy challenges facing the sector in 2023, addressing climate change through improving company environmental performance is set to continue play a central role within the packaging segment, according to a key firm in the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A bold new vision for Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation Chocolate
In what has already proved a notably memorable year for the confectionery sector, the latest key development to grab global media headlines has been the emergence of Barry Callebaut’s ‘Second generation chocolate.’
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
ISM Middle East’s final preparations swiftly taking shape
Marked by a whirl of colour, dazzling displays and the hustle and bustle that accompanies a major global trade fair, there’s something special about the event now known as ISM Middle East, as Neill Barston finds speaking exclusively to show director Jan Philipp Hartmann
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East event preview interview
A dynamic array of innovative sweets and snacks will be on show at this year’s ISM Middle East, fast-approaching at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing 2022: event preview interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Mark Napier, show director for Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, on prospects for the event alongside its sister show, ISM Middle East.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Lakrids by Bülow liquorice expansion plans
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Johan Bülow, founder of Lakrids by Bülow, on the Danish liquorice company’s rise over the past 15 years and plans for expanding with online sales and new store locations around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Belgian market World Confectionery Conference focus
As this year’s World Confectionery Conference draws ever closer, food and drink journalist Dominique Huret offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes on the region’s confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Lakrids by Bülow continues global expansion plans for liquorice lines
While liquorice may not be universally popular, one business, Lakrids by Bülow, is aiming to change that with its distinctive premium Danish brand making global waves with expanded retail lines and store creation plans, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to its founder.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Läderach continues expansion entering the vegan chocolate market
Premium chocolate brand Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has made a key move in expanding its portfolio to include a series of vegan chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability