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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.
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BDSI studies find taste remains king for consumers’ confectionery preferences
Confectionery consumers in Germany have hailed taste as the overwhelming factor in purchasing decisions, according to new studies from the country’s BDSI trade association, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
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Glanbia Nutritionals research finds continued rise in consumer healthier snacking
A key industry study has found that momentum in European consumer snacking trends is continuing a rise towards better-for-you options supported by functional ingredients like protein, according to studies from Glanbia Nutritionals.
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Fairtrade America studies find US shoppers willing to pay up to 30% more for its chocolate ranges
Latest research from Fairtrade America has found awareness of its activities has increased by 50% among consumers in the past two years (standing at 41%), with shoppers willing to pay more for its chocolate ranges, writes Neill Barston.
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ICI studies evaluate child labour progress in West African cocoa supply chains
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has furthered its work on analysing progress on industry’s Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS), in core Ghanaian and Ivory Coast supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
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Studies reveal chocolate’s prized status remains undimmed
The results of Cargill’s latest study showing that the majority of consumers in the US indulge in their favourite chocolate treats can come as little surprise.
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Exclusive: Innova Market Insights reveals World Confectionery Conference trends on health and indulgence
Innova Market Insights keynote presentation at the World Confectionery Conference has unveiled major trends of health and indulgence influencing the global confectionery sector in 2021, reports Neill Barston.
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US studies find majority of shoppers consume chocolate amid the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen 80% of US consumers eating the same or more chocolate compared to the previous year, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
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International Cocoa Initiative creates study on monitoring child labour within the sector
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has established a new study aiming to create operational definition of a Child labour monitoring and remediation systems (CLMRS), to establish a framework that will monitor progress, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero Canada names Kinder Bueno Mini as a key Product of the Year winner
Ferrero Canada has confirmed Kinder Bueno Mini as the 2021 Product of the Year winner in the Mini Chocolate category, based on key consumer studies, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero donates $4 million for venture tackling child labour in Turkish hazelnut market
Ferrero has teamed up with the International Labour Organisation in a bid to end child labour reportedly been found within seasonal hazelnut harvesting operations in Turkey, reports Neill Barston
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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
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Focus: On-pack nutritional and ethical labelling becoming core to consumer confidence
UK-based industry research and training body Campden BRI has found that consumers pay more attention to on-pack claims related to nutrition, sustainability, ethical issues, ‘clean label’ and provenance than to sensory-based claims such as “great taste”.
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