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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.
Final countdown for iba international trade event in Munich
With more than 1,300 exhibitors expected to visit Munich, Germany, for iba, this year’s event is attracting a huge level of interest. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to project manager Claudia Weidner
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets in the City moves up a gear with Lord Alan Sugar
Claiming victory on the Apprentice reality TV show offered a huge boost to Sarah Lynn, owner of Sweets in the City, who is taking her business to new heights. Neill Barston speaks to her ahead of a major product launch this autumn Gaining the chance to set up in business with one of the […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Snacks study reveals seven major trends
Seven major snacking trends have been identified in a report examining the key issues that have driven consumer buying behaviour during 2018.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Brexit concerns give industry food for thought
This year’s Food and Drink Federation convention was dominated by discussion over how industry can handle the prospect of Brexit, as a number of key issues on trading arrangements remain unknown. Neill Barston reports