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Hershey makes major return to US National Association of Convenience Stores show
The Hershey Company is showcasing its latest drive towards ‘instant consumables’ and delivering a greater array of snacks options at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) event, beginning today in Chicago, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artforms
The artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US set for biggest ever Halloween spending, including on confectionery lines
Despite ongoing pandemic concerns, US consumer spending on Halloween is set to be higher than ever- including on core confectionery items, with total seasonal spend of $10.14 billion forecast, up from $8.05 billion last year, according to research from the National Retail Federation, writes Neill Barston.
Nutella gains major ‘on-the-go’ extension with multigrain snack series
Ferrero has confirmed confirmed a key range extension to its portfolio with the arrival of Nutella & GO! Multigrain snack series for its US market, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey’s After Dark primetime series set to offer key Halloween screen challenge
A series of spooky challenges awaits leading pastry chefs inside the famed Hersheypark, as they compete to create the most mind-bending chocolate showpieces is all part of the competitive fun in the new US primetime series, Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey’s After Dark.
Yowie goes wild for its animals with superpowers chocolate series
The global Yowie Group has released its latest surprise-inside egg collection, “Animals with Superpowers,” including dingos, hyenas and amur leopards, featuring sustainably sourced chocolate.
Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries
The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Olam Food Ingredients acquires US seasoning business Olde Thompson
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”) business has confirmed acquisition of US private label spices and seasonings manufacturer Olde Thompson at an enterprise value of $950 million, reports Neill Barston.
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey marks International Women’s day with special edition chocolate series
The Hershey Group is marking International Women’s Day, through developing a select batch of ‘Celebrate HerSHEy’s’ bars, highlighting the ‘SHE’ at the centre of the company’s chocolate confectionery ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Seven chocolate manufacturers named in Ivory Coast cocoa sector child labour lawsuit
A landmark court case has begun in the US against seven major chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking, and forced to work on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Nutella day offers fans chance to win virtual cooking experience with Hilary Duff
Marking World Nutella Day, fans are being invited to share their favourite ways to enjoy the original hazelnut spread on social media, with a prize of an exclusive virtual cooking experience with US actress and singer Hilary Duff, writes Neill Barston.
CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs
CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to immediately suspend major tariffs upon sectors unrelated to the ongoing Boeing/Airbus dispute, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability