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Feature: Fine Chocolate Industry Association flies the flag for premium artisan ranges
As executive director of the US-based Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA), Bill Guyton has gained a huge amount of industry experience. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on the how his association has dealt with the pandemic and its hopes for 2021
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almonds remain among key health-focused trends for 2021
Healthy living and a shift towards a greater range of plant-based food options including nutritionally beneficial snacks, are among the key emerging sector trends for 2021, according to Innova Market Insights.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda
Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental and clean label consumer demands, explains the research group.
Research shows vegan ice cream sales more than double in five years
Amid an increase in consumers embracing a plant-based diet, research has shown that global launches of vegan ice cream more than double since 2015, according to studies from Mintel.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
US chocolate and sweets sales increase amid coronavirus pandemic
Sales of chocolate and candy have increased in the US amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to latest National Confectioners Association research.
Sial global food processing fair rescheduled over coronavirus
The organisers of the key international Sial food processing trade fair due to be staged in Paris this October have confirmed the event is to be rescheduled until 2022 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal
Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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