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Industry study declares Quality Street as Nestlé’s most searched for product
An industry study of Nestlé’s most popular brands based on their average monthly search volume in the UK has seen Quality Street emerge as the most searched for treat.
Spooky survey finds Haribo remains ghoulishly good, amid wider doorstep disappointments
It’s official. The children of Britain have spoken of their frightful disappointment and devilish dismay at the quality of treats received on their annual trick or treat missions, according to a new study from Haribo, reports Neill Barston
US families set celebrate with ‘spooktacularly’ strong multi-billion Halloween sales projected
Latest research from the National Confectioners Association has found that consumers are expecting to be on frighteningly good form this Halloween, with 93% of Americans set to share spooktacular tally of $6 billion in chocolate, candy and confectionery treats with friends, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Transparency highlighted as vital to artisan chocolate sector in key industry study
Transparency has been identified as a core defining feature of the artisan chocolate market in a fresh Journal of Agriculture and Food research study, which found a lack of common standards leading to varying interpretations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, 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
National Candy Month study reveals consumer desire for reduced sugar confectionery
As National Candy month progresses in the US, a key sopping rewards app, Shopkick has discovered that 47% of consumers are actively seeking out healthier confectionery options when considering their next treat, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA-backed study proposes action tackling cadmium and lead in chocolate and cocoa
A key new report from environmental non-profit group As You Sow and the National Confectioners Association has put forward proposals to help reduce levels of lead and cadmium found in cocoa and chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ZDS confectionery school unveils latest 2022 event programme
The German ZDS confectionery school has confirmed its latest 2022 seminars and education courses are returning in mixed formats for audiences around the world this year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Manufacturing survey finds UK SME companies hindered in recovery due to pandemic and recruitment issues
A key industry study has found that major supply chain issues amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as recruitment challenges are impacting on the recovery of SME manufacturers in the UK, including across the food and drink sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
‘Secret’ snacking rises amid the pandemic, says Glanbia’s key research
A key sector study by Glanbia Nutritionals has shown that a third (33 per cent) of snacking consumers admit to eating more when others aren’t around, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Flavours, including chocolate remain key priority for sports nutrition ranges
An industry study has found that 41% of sports nutrition shoppers still consider flavour to be a significant factor with food and drink purchases, including snacks-based ranges, behind health benefits and cost considerations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate
A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including core cocoa and chocolate ranges, and are willing to pay more for them, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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