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Industry research reveals global chocolate market nears $90 billion mark
The international chocolate confectionery market has been put at a value of $89.21 billion in 2021, according to latest analysis from ResearchAndMarkets.com.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event marks its tenth anniversary with Amsterdam return
The co-founder of the Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event, Jack Steijn, has expressed optimism for the live return of the key sector event, which is returning to Amsterdam this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety
Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Plamil living the vegan dream by the sea
With a million-pound investment in new chocolate processing equipment and latest vegan product lines, Plamil Foods is facing wider production challenges of recruitment and navigating Brexit fallout with genuine optimism, as editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: FMCG Gurus
Exploring industry trends forms a key element of this year’s World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes one of our keynote speakers, Will Cowling, of insights group FMCG Gurus, on his hopes for 2022
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter set to offer major opportunity for global retailers amid challenging times
With the world enduring a particularly torrid time right now amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, wider economic turbulence and the pandemic stubbornly refusing to disappear, a little added time spent among friends and family for those who are fortunate to do so this Easter will be most welcome.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Glanbia Nutritionals research finds continued rise in consumer healthier snacking
A key industry study has found that momentum in European consumer snacking trends is continuing a rise towards better-for-you options supported by functional ingredients like protein, according to studies from Glanbia Nutritionals.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
NCA research finds 91% of Americans set to celebrate Easter with confectionery
A diverse range of confectionery treats will be shared across 91% of homes in the US this Easter, according to latest research from the country’s National Confectionery Association (NCAI), reports, Neill Barston.
London’s IFE event 2022 reveals key confectionery market launches
A wide array of new confectionery and snacks lines came under the spotlight at London’s IFE 2022 event, with companies eager to exhibit their developments after a two year hiatus for the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Kathryn Brand.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
State of the Industry event shines a light on confectionery success
For the past few days in Florida, the US confectionery sector has gathered to celebrate its resilience in the face of challenging times on a global level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails market forecasts for industry growth
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs has issued an upbeat assessment of the US confectionery sector for 2022 in the latest State of the Industry Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Brexit trade crisis continues to impact UK confectionery sector
The UK confectionery market continues to grapple with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic while dealing with price changes and labour shortages caused by post-Brexit trading issues. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec interview: CEO Markus Rustler ProSweets focus
Editor Neill Barston interviews Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec regarding ProSweets, pandemic challenges and hopes for 2022’s equipment and systems markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry top trends for 2022 identified by FMCG Gurus
Health and wider wellbeing have emerged as continued major topics in FMCG Gurus latest top ten consumer trends studies on shopper behaviour, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability