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NCA responds to George Washington University study on cadmium and lead in chocolate
The National Confectioners Association has moved to issue a response on the safety of consuming chocolate following a George Washington University study in the Frontiers in Nutrition journal that highlighted levels of cadmium and lead in confectionery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
UK food and drink business confidence drops 8% as economic and regulatory challenges persist
The Food and Drink Federation’s latest second quarter report has revealed the majority of businesses in the region are preparing to make investment into their operations, but confidence has decreased by 8%, amid notable ongoing regulatory and economic challenges, writes Neill Barston.
GoodSam unveils latest impact report highlighting ethical snack ingredient sourcing
Ethically-founded GoodSAM Foods, which produces a broad range of sustainably sourced products including for confectionery and snacks, has released its latest impact report, highlighting key growth gains and extension of farming partnerships, writes Neill Barston.
Global sweeteners market forecast for near $30 billion upturn over four years
Latest industry research has forecast that the global sweeteners market is set to experience a period of continued expansion in value from $115billion last year, to $144 billion by 2028, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ice cream machinery market study projects segment rise to $13 billion by 2033
Latest global figures have revealed that the ice cream processing equipment market stood at $9.3 billion in 2022, with a projected rise to $13.6 billion within the next decade, according to a fresh sector study, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Key texturisers market forecast for multi-billion growth by the decade’s end
The market for food texturisers, including for confectionery and bakery sectors, is set to reach a total of over $14.54 billion by 2029, increasing at an annual CAGR rate of 5.2% over the next six years, according to new industry research, writes Neill Barston.
Touton delivers latest sustainability report focused on supporting entire value chain
Global agricultural group Touton, which has key interests in the cocoa trade, has unveiled its latest sustainability report covering 2021-2022, focused on supporting its entire value chain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
UK government to reject taxes on sugar and salt within key confectionery and snacks ranges
The UK government is set to reject advice from its own commissioned reports and from health experts in failing to introduce taxes on sugar and salt within product categories including confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss cocoa business Ecom targets 100% traceability of crop supplies by 2025
Swiss-headquartered Ecom cocoa and ingredients supplier has unveiled its Smarter Cocoa Charter, linked to its first ever sustainability report targeting key environmental goals within its operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Food Ingredients’ latest cocoa and forests report highlights deforestation action
Olam Food Ingredients has released findings from its latest Cocoa and Forests report, revealing key environmental work by the business regarding its supply chain activities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Divine Chocolate releases impact report on its key cocoa sector support achievements
Fairtrade, B-Corp certified confectionery business Divine Chocolate has unveiled a fresh impact report revealing its key achievements of the past year, including supporting key West African cocoa-growing communities through innovative schemes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International’s third State of Snacking report reveals key consumer trend for wellbeing
A third annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has confirmed a sustained global trend of consumers being increasingly focused on wellbeing, and are more mindful than ever of consumption levels, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability