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Barry Callebaut releases its chocolate trends for 2023
The Barry Callebaut group has delivered the latest edition of its chocolate confectionery trends reports for global markets, revealing high demand for product ranges that are indulgent, as well as sustainably produced, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Choco Tec 2022: event review
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s Choco Tec event, including speaking to show director Andreas Bertram on his assessment of this year’s event, which return to Cologne for the first time in 4 years in its live form, due to the pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Love Raw becomes Tesco meal deal option
Three bars from vegan chocolate brand, Love Raw, will now be available as part of Tesco meal deal in 1,800 UK stores which the company hopes will help it reach millions of new consumers wanting to try their range of vegan chocolate for themselves.
Beneo expands rice-based ingredients range marking World Chocolate Day
Ahead of World Chocolate day on 7 July, ingredients business Beneo has extended its range of rice-based products and recipes for manufacturers, enabling them to deliver a broader array of plant-based confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Future of Indulgence studies find demand for healthier, yet environmentally mindful confectionery
A key consumer shift towards seeking out a wider range of premium, yet healthier and environmentally responsible confectionery has been identified in Barry Callebaut’s latest international research carried out in collaboration with Foresight Factory insights organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut extends plant-based chocolate range at Sweets & Snacks Expo
A major range expansion from Barry Callebaut is being unveiled at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest dairy free organic chocolate developed for the North American market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Plant-based revolution continues as consumers back sustainably produced ranges
As the latest research from Danish-based emulsifier business Palsgaard notes, demand for plant-based products of all kinds is showing no sign of slowing any time soon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products
Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oat milk business Glebe Farm wins major trademark infringement case brought by Oatly
UK-based oat milk producer Glebe Farm, a well-established milling and cereal production firm, has won a legal case brought against it by specialist drinks business Oatly, over alleged trademark infringement, reports Neill Barston.
Australia’s Livwell Emporium delivers plant-based ‘Cheezy Nooch’ snacks
Australian-headquartered Livwell Emporium has responded to the growing demand for healthier plant-based snacks options with its latest vegan-friendly Buckweaves Cheezy Nooch series, reports Neill Barston.
Ingredients group Kerry delivers e-book exploring power of plant-based ranges
Vegan confectionery and ice cream options come under the microscope in a new book from ingredients group Kerry, exploring the potential for plant-based product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Givaudan and Bühler target plant-based ranges with new Singapore protein innovation centre
The Givaudan taste and wellbeing group has teamed up with equipment and systems business Bühler to unveil the APAC Protein Innovation Centre in Singapore for plant-based product development, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: James Cadbury unveils latest HiP plant-based chocolate series
As the great-great-great grandson of Cadbury’s founder John Cadbury, James Cadbury has some serious confectionery pedigree. Neill Barston quizzes him about the ongoing development of his own ethically focused business, Love Cocoa, over the past five years in the UK, and development of a new oatmilk brand HiP, with 35% less sugar.
Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy
The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability