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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
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rise of plant-based confectionery and snacks could herald the year of ‘healthier’ options
It’s looking very much as if 2021 could well be ‘the year of plant-based ranges’ across the food sector, and confectionery is clearly no exception to that, as strides continue to be made with new product launches.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler partners with German Institute of Food Technologies, exploring sustainable ranges
Swiss-based Bühler industry technology and solutions group has agreed a key partnership with the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) for work on product series including sustainable ranges with confectionery and snacks potential, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s Hames Chocolates offers key confectionery trends for 2021
British luxury confectionery business Hames Chocolates has revealed its top segment trends for next year, with plant-based and personalised options high on the list, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability