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The secrets for success in meeting demand for healthier confectionery bars
Bars offer a quick and convenient source of energy for health-conscious consumers. According to a study conducted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the top three arguments when making a purchase decision are muscle gain, weight loss and improved athletic performance. However, when it comes to the production and packaging of health bars, key aspects should be considered compared to conventional granola or chocolate bars. Josua Schwab, of Syntegon Technology, explains more
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Changing tastes in European snacking habits sees growth in protein products
Snacking Habits across Europe are changing as consumers look for healtheir alternatives to traditional products. Consumer are recognising the link between all aspects of heath as they adopt the notion of holistic health. This has led to many consumers actively looking for better-for-me options and healthier occassions when choosing their snacking products. So what are the key consumer trends in Europe when it comes to snacking products? Research group FMCG Gurus offers its insights
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Montrose Chocolate celebrates protein enhanced chocolate bar accolade
Montrose Chocolate has been celebrating success with its Benefit Chocolate brand, after it was named Best Confectionery Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2019, held at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE), at London’s Excel centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Arla delivers whey system for healthy snacks and biscuits
A newly developed whey protein system from Arla Foods Ingredients aims to assist biscuit manufacturers tap into healthy indulgence trends while overcoming technical production challenges.
Delicious Ideas expands with acquisition of Barnack Confectionery
UK-based confectionery and snacks business Delicious Ideas Food Group has acquired Barnack Confectionery, after an extended three-year negotiation
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Protein solution from Arla targets protein bar market
Denmark-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has confirmed development of a single whey protein solution to address textural deterioration in protein bars.
Herza Schokolade responds to demand for high protein chocolate
An increasing trend for high-protein products has seen Herza Schokolade develop a new range of chocolate pieces, which have also been developed as low-sugar variants.
Rising popularity of sweet praline nuts
A growing trend for sweet praline nuts and seeds being used within UK confectionery has been highlighted by inclusions business Pecan Deluxe Candy.
Sweetdreams expands production facilities
UK chocolatier Sweetdreams has delivered a major £600,000 expansion of its production facilities in Northumberland.
Final countdown for key Anuga Foodtec show
Managing industry resources in terms of production sustainability is set for the core theme of this year’s Anuga Foodtec taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Shelf life boost with new Thew Arnott coating series
Specialist ingredients companies Thew Arnott and Flo Chemical have introduced Flo Zein all-natural corn protein films developed to coat nuts and enhance shelf life, which have been created for the European market.
Turning to health
Starting the new year afresh, many of us are turning our attention to what we eat this month in order to shift some of the festive weight.
Millennials continue to influence UK snack market
Global snacking firm Pladis has revealed its insights into ‘the new breed of snackers’ in the UK, with younger consumers snacking more than any previous generation.
Millennials continue to influence UK snack market
Global snacking firm Pladis has revealed its insights into ‘the new breed of snackers’ in the UK, with younger consumers snacking more than any previous generation.