Indulgence and sharing form key 2024 confectionery trends, says Hames ChocolatesIndulgence, sharing and enhanced flavour options are all set to form some of the latest confectionery market trends for 2024, according to insights from UK business Hames Chocolates, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Festive gifting market targeted with Whitakers Chocolates expanded rangesA major range upgrade for Whitakers Chocolates has been confirmed with its Chocolate and Honeycomb Crisps series gaining a new flavour, as well as being bestowed with new packaging fit for the Christmas gifting season, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sector research reveals major potential for private label snacking categoriesResearch from ingredients group Kerry has revealed the global snacks market is now worth $115 billion a year, with annual growth of 2% projected to 2023, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolutionCreating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake PortugalPrivate label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe. Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa highlights growing movement for private label cocoa sustainabilityHopes of driving a greater number of private label confectionery operations to actively engage with cocoa sustainability programmes for confectionery were raised by manufacturers including French-based Cemoi, as part of Chocoa 2021, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability