Snacks
Mondelēz’s SnackFutures hub reveals CoLab plans to support wellbeing ventures
A key initiative has been created by SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International innovation and venture hub, in developing its CoLab aimed at supporting new start-up businesses within well-being snacks fields, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: German confectionery markets face up to loss of key trade shows
The past twelve months have been particularly notable for the universally challenging impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the German confectionery market has been no exception to that, as Neill Barston reports
NCA confirms awards and sessions for its State of the Industry event
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s annual State of the Industry Conference is set for a return next month in digital form, and is set to offer the sector plenty of inspiration for the sector in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
US Superbowl 2021 set to fuel annual snacking bonanaza
One of the major snacking events of the year, the US Superbowl being staged today, has been forecast to drive major sector sales revenues, as consumers stay home amid the ongoing pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
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
Mondelēz International posts improved global results, as EU antitrust investigation looms
Global snacking group Mondelez International has released its full-year results that show a 2.8% annual increase in net revenues to $26.6 billion despite operating amid the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Majority of US consumers set to mark Valentines Day with confectionery treats
Studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association have found that 86% of Americans will be marking Valentines Day this month with gifts of candy and chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise
Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: ISM organisers plan extended digital content linked to 2022 trade fair
As the 2021 edition of ISM and ProSweets became one of the latest events to suffer cancellation amid the ongoing pandemic, plans for the 2022 event are now gathering pace. Organisers Koelnmesse offer an insight into initial preparations, including additional digital offerings.
CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs
CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to immediately suspend major tariffs upon sectors unrelated to the ongoing Boeing/Airbus dispute, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global snacking group pladis agrees new London headquarters
Global snacking group pladis has revealed plans for establishing a new headquarters this summer in Chiswick, west London, UK, after 21 years at its present base in Hayes, Middlesex, writes Neill Barston.
Tomra Food undertakes major restructure of its global production operations
Belgian-headquartered Tomra Food has confirmed a new organisational restructure focused on two core product areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food, which the company believed would bring major benefits across its global technology and research resources, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2021 set to move online
The debut World Confectionery Conference marking key industry achievements is set to be migrated online for its inaugural event, which will be held on Tuesday, 1 June.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK Food and Drink sector to offer 400 job placements under Kickstart scheme
The UK’s Food and Drink sector is to offer a valuable boost to young people entering the industry, after a successful bid to offer 400 job placements for young people as part of the government’s £2 billion Kickstart scheme, writes Neill Barston.