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Studies reveal consumer trend for upturn in snacks and chocolate markets
The ongoing global coronavirus crisis is significantly influencing day-to-day behaviour of consumers, including driving a key upturn within the snacks sector, according to research from FMCG Gurus.
Study finds coronavirus pandemic has driven consumer drive for confectionery and snacks
A major public study on buying behaviour has found that with high levels of uncertainty from a health and financial perspective and restrictions on movement has prompted a key upturn in confectionery and snacks consumption.
Keeping ahead of taste trends amid a coronavirus-focused world
With numerous logistics and product development factors within food and drink sector being placed under considerable strain during the coronavirus pandemic, Austrian-based ingredients and flavours group Esarom examines how we may view product development in the near future
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sensient Flavors releases bakery toolbox reflecting seasonal trends
Sensient Flavors has released its latest product series with a new Bakery Toolbox, including a set of four miniature cakes reflecting distinct seasons of the year.
Innova Market Insights’ Myrthe de Beukelaar joins World Confectionery Conference
Myrthe de Beukelaar, market analyst at Innova Market Insights, a global knowledge leader in the food and beverage industry, has joined the World Confectionery Conference as a keynote speaker.
Brazilian confectionery companies shine at ISM
Brazilian confectionery companies participating at ISM 2020 achieved almost $4 million in closed deals, with an expectation of reaching almost US$ 24 million during the next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Bell Flavors & Fragrances Unveils Spark Trends for 2020
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has unveiled its Spark trends program, with the key trends that will lead the way to new innovations within the flavour and fragrance industry, while also looking at the past five year’s trends.
New survey from Nestlé reveals how the nation eats its festive treats
Nestlé has revealed the results of research carried out by Ipsos MORI exploring the nation’s chocolate/sweet eating habits at Christmas time.
Almonds set to drive snacking innovation in 2020
Almonds will continue to be a key ingredient driving innovation in snacking as the plant-based ‘revolution’, wholesome indulgence and natural, earthy flavours are set to be 2020’s top trends, according to Innova Market Insights.
Avoiding festive faux pas for confectionery treats
As one of the most popular times of year to exchange confectionery as gifts, the Christmas period has seen plenty of innovation down the generations.
Cookie dough becoming a mainstream dessert
Cookie dough is becoming so popular among consumers that it is becoming a stand-alone, mainstream dessert – a move up from being a product most commonly used as an ice cream and frozen inclusion.
Macadamias are underutilised as flavour pairing
Australian Macadamias has released findings from independent research agency, GalKal, revealing macadamias are an underutilised ingredient in the traditional chocolate and nuts pairing.
AAK’s chocolate summit event set for London
Major trends within the sector will be under the microscope as ingredients business AAK hosts its 2019 Chocolate Summit in London.
Mintel reveals top five snack trends at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Speaking at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Marcia Mogelonsky offered Confectionery Production an update on the organisation’s top five confectionery trends that it expects will be making headlines for the remainder of this year.