sweets
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK, Irish and Canadian Mars bars set to be carbon neutral certified by 2023
Mars Wrigley has made a key sustainability move in confirming Mars bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada will be certified by 2023 as being produced in carbon neutral conditions, amounting to over 220 million product units a year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International records key nine-month upturn bolstered by major acquisitions
Mondelēz has revealed a performance boost with its nine-month results, recording net revenues increasing 7.8% to $7.2 billion for the period against the previous year, bolstered by several key acquisitions including Hu, Grenade and Gourmet Food, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Halloween celebrations in US set for confectionery twist with special KitKat costumes
As supernaturally fine Halloween celebrations gather pace around the world, KitKat in the US has been doing its bit to bring costume prep from fright to delight with an exclusive ensemble taking group costumes in a very quirky direction, writes Neill Barston.
Market focus: Sugars and sweeteners within confectionery show major development strides
International markets for sugar and sweeteners within the confectionery sector is one that is undergoing considerable development, as Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association report unveils core consumer buying habits
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed a new report exploring consumers’ major chocolate consumption patterns and preferences, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey releases its largest ever series of Christmas confectionery
US confectionery group Hershey has unveiled its largest ever series of treats for the festive season ahead, unveiling a total of 13 new product innovations across its portfolio, reports, Neill Barston.
The rise of Shrinkflation continues to make its mark as manufacturers feel the strain
Alas, it seems it’s back in town, like the equivalent of the party guest that nobody really wants to see, “shrinkflation” of product portion sizes is on the horizon once more amid major pandemic, Covid-19 and post Brexit pressure on manufacturers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill progresses production plans for $150 million Brazilian pectin plant
Global production is set to shortly begin at Cargill’s new advanced $150 million pectin production facility, located in Bebedouro, Brazil, serving a number of markets including confectionery segments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey makes major return to US National Association of Convenience Stores show
The Hershey Company is showcasing its latest drive towards ‘instant consumables’ and delivering a greater array of snacks options at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) event, beginning today in Chicago, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
NCA appoints new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed Farida Mohamedshah as its new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, writes Neill Barston.
Whitakers Chocolates unveils its first vegan confectionery tin
UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has unveiled what is believed to be the first of its kind in the British market in releasing its ‘Vegan Tin-Tations’ selection tin series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
US set for biggest ever Halloween spending, including on confectionery lines
Despite ongoing pandemic concerns, US consumer spending on Halloween is set to be higher than ever- including on core confectionery items, with total seasonal spend of $10.14 billion forecast, up from $8.05 billion last year, according to research from the National Retail Federation, writes Neill Barston.