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UK confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls offers community gift ahead of VE Day celebrations
UK traditional confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has made a heartfelt community gesture in distributing a surprise series of treats to nearby care homes in Wigan, Lancashire, as the nation prepares to celebrate VE Day.
Industry stalling on Public Health England targets for confectionery sugar reduction
Government-backed advisory body Public Health England set a voluntary target for sugar reduction for food manufacturers operating within the sweet goods and confectionery sector of 20%, which has yielded a low level of attainment over nearly five years, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon releases form fill and seal line with sustainable paper system
Packaging and processing equipment business Syntegon Technology has released a key new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine using BillerudKorsnäs natural 3D formable FibreForm paper within shaped paper pods for product samples, portion packs and inserts.
US artisan chocolatiers recognised by International Chocolate Salon
Some of the most talented US artisan confectionery makers have been recognised with awards from the International Chocolate Salon organisation.
Mondelēz International completes deal for Give and Go
Mondelēz International has completed its agreement to acquire a significant majority interest in Give & Go, a North American business operating within sweet baked goods and owners of the two-bite brand of brownies and decorating kit specialists Create-A-Treat.
Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth
Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF 1.79 billion for the year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Loynds confectionery equipment
Confectionery Production goes behind the scenes at UK manufacturer Loynds, in Blackpool, Lancashire. Editor Neill Barston meets managing director John Loynds
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls adapts production lines surrounding coronavirus
Premium British sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has shifted production to its Throat And Chest and Herbal Cough lozenges, amid the rise of coronavirus cases.
National Confectioners Association confirms Sweets and Snacks cancellation over coronavirus
After weeks of closely monitoring developments surrounding coronavirus, organisers of this year’s Sweets and Snacks show in Chicago have cancelled the event for 2020. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Changing tastes in European snacking habits sees growth in protein products
Snacking Habits across Europe are changing as consumers look for healtheir alternatives to traditional products. Consumer are recognising the link between all aspects of heath as they adopt the notion of holistic health. This has led to many consumers actively looking for better-for-me options and healthier occassions when choosing their snacking products. So what are the key consumer trends in Europe when it comes to snacking products? Research group FMCG Gurus offers its insights
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK confectionery expert helps produce legal cannabis gum in US
UK confectionery expert Andy Baxendale has been recruited by a US firm to develop a range of cannabis chewing gum, responding to a notable surge in demand for sweets infused with the drug.
Baby Ruth named as US confectionery bar of the year
A major study of more than 40,000 US shoppers has named confectionery brand Baby Ruth as the 2020 candy bar product of the year.
Chocoa festival returns to Amsterdam in its eighth edition
The eighth edition of the Netherlands-based chocolate festival, Chocoa, returns between 19-23 February 2020 in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets and ISM hailed a success despite dip in visitor numbers
Having just returned from covering both ProSweets and ISM, there’s plenty to reflect upon across the four days of these major global trade shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability