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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.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances set to unveil new solutions at Snackex
US-based Bell Flavors is set to unveil its latest range of snack concepts at this year’s Snackex event taking place in Barcelona, Spain, between 27-28 June.
National Confectioners Association finds millennials impacting on market trends
A study from the National Confectioners Association of chocolate consumers has found that while preferences for dark, milk, and white chocolate vary widely across age groups, a new generation of millennial shoppers is impacting the chocolate retail experience.
Asia Pacific confectionery market shows growing product diversity
With an increasing trend towards development of novel and unique flavours, manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) confectionery sector are introducing a greater array of diverse products, according to the GlobalData research group.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Latest Mintel research reveals key sector packaging trends
The global Mintel research group has set out its analysis of four major packaging trends for 2019, including multiple technologies linking physical packaging to virtual environments, corporate recycling initiatives and e-commerce branding strategy.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Diverse confectionery launches planned for the International Food and Drink Event
A diverse range of new confectionery and snacks will be unveiled at this year’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) at Excel, London, between 17-20 March.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Increase in global confectionery variety sparks consumer demand
A new international survey has founded that one in four global consumers are buying more confectionery due to a greater variety and novelty of items available on the market.
GNT Group hails sunshine natural colours as key trend for 2019
Some of the key ingredient colour trends for the food sector including confectionery and bakery segments for 2019 will be bright yellow and deep orange shades, according to analysis from the GNT Group.
Study shows consumers shifting their favoured snacking time
Consumers in Scotland are turning their backs on the age-old tradition of mid-morning snacking, according to a new survey from Lanark-based biscuit manufacturer, Border.
Gulfood attracts a host of global manufacturing innovations
With a broad array of industry innovations on display, Gulfood Manufacturing revealed some significant developments for the confectionery and bakery sectors. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Study highlights demand for greater levels of sustainable packaging
UK consumers are demanding greater guidance on the sustainability of product packaging, with 88% of UK shoppers requesting on-pack information highlighting environmentally-friendly credentials, according to a new study.
Hopes for growth in the South American confectionery market
Confectionery has an especially distinguished history in South America, though challenging economic conditions have affected some of its markets. Neill Barston reports
Halloween celebrations prompt fiendishly fine confectionery ranges
Spooky themed chocolates and sweets marking Halloween have remained a firm favourite with British consumers, according to latest research from Mintel.