Snacks

Focus: Three key Kings College London studies find notable benefits from almond snacking

A series of research studies led by researchers King’s College London suggests that snacking on almonds not only improves LDL cholesterol levels but may also improve vascular health – and is associated with a better diet quality, lower BMI and waist circumference, which has been welcomed by the key US-based industry body, the Almond Board of California

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Scaled down ProSweets fair set to be held within the same halls as ISM event

The organising team behind ProSweets equipment and systems trade fair has confirmed it is to be staged in a reduced format in January, within the same level halls as its parallel ISM confectionery event in Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.

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NCA confirms two senior appointments including new chief financial officer

Two key appointments have been made by the US-based National Confectioners Association, including Steve McCroddan becoming its chief financial officer, and Kyle Jordan joins as vice president of membership & meetings.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Snacking study shows consumers favour comfort food amid challenging times

According to the latest state of snacking report by Mondelez, it seems nine in ten of us are eating the same, if not more, treats than we did before the lockdown.

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Mondelez releases latest State of Snacking report revealing key rises in consumer buying

Mondelēz International has released its latest 2020 state of global snacking report, revealing that nine in ten people are consuming treats either more or the same during the pandemic compared to before the covid crisis, reports Neill Barston

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Hershey records key sales boost as consumers turn to treats amid coronarvirus pandemic

US confectionery giant, Hershey, has reported an improved third-quarter financial position amid the ongoing pandemic, gaining a 4% net sales boost to $2,219.8 million, reports Neill Barston

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Focus: Sustainability, health and transparency among top sector trends for 2021

Global nutrition business ADM offers up its view of the five sector trends that will impact the way consumers eat and drink in the new year, including its take on the confectionery and snacks market

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Virtual platform for Fi Europe unveiled replacing physical event

A virtual resource has been created for the upcoming Fi Europe Connect for exhibitors and participants to exchange ideas from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery markets.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing

National Confectioners Association study reveals key pandemic consumer buying trends

The US-based National Confectioners Association has set out the second of its three-part insights-driven report series exploring the impact of coronavirus on consumer behaviour and seasonal and everyday confectionery sales, reports Neill Barston

Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Industrial AI: How Smart Technologies are revolutionising confectionery

Confectionery manufacturers are in need of flexible equipment that can generate a greater range of products, with the ability to bring new products to market quickly and with smaller batch runs. This is where the latest in Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies can help suppliers, reports Daisy Phillipson

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing

Industry shows resilience on the eve of a second coronavirus lockdown

This week, following in the footsteps of several other nations around Europe including Belgium, France and Germany, the UK is set to enter a second period of lockdown in England amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mondelēz International records strong quarter performance amid turbulent markets

Mondelēz International has recorded net third quarter growth of 4.9%, to $6.7 billion for the period, forecasting an improved performance for its full-year 2020 results, despite ongoing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston

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Major snacks group pladis appoints Jennifer Moss as R&D chief

Major international snacking brand pladis has appointed Jennifer Moss as global chief research and development (R&D) officer for the group across its chocolate and confectionery operations.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Halloween special: National Confectioners Association on major US celebration plans

Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association, on how the sector has coped with the pandemic, market trends, celebration plans, and prospects for a new venue for the Sweets and Snacks Expo for 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Neill Barston reports

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