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Ferrero opens its first US chocolate production facility, at Bloomington, Illinois
A significant milestone has been marked by Ferrero North America, as it opens its first chocolate processing facility in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gabriel Fernandez appointed as Mars Wrigley’s president global emerging markets
Senior regional manager Gabriel Fernandez has been confirmed as President, Global Emerging Markets (GEM) at Mars Wrigley, amid a period of notable growth for the business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami, 2024
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami Flordia, where there was plenty of discussion of supply chain challenges facing the sector. Pic: Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker extends dark chocolate wafer series with on-the-go option
Italian wafer business Loacker has moved to extend its key dark chocolate line with a new lighter on-the-go pack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Superfans take centre stage, as Ferrero marks World Nutella Day
This year’s World Nutella Day (5 February) is a little extra special, as the global brand marks its 60th anniversary with surprise sweet gifts for some of its social media ‘superfans,’ writes Neill Barston.
Cargill and dsm-firmenich EverSweet series set for European market expansion
A Joint venture between Cargill and dsm-firmenich, Avansya,has confirmed that its EverSweet stevia-based sweetener has gained a positive response from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), writes Neill Barston.
Research finds UK and US consumers retain a love for chocolate, though sales remain impacted
Latest analysis from the Mintel Research group has found UK shoppers are among the most loyal consumers of chocolate in the world, with sales of £7 billion last year, but figures are declining amid health concerns and ongoing cost of living crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
European nations lead upturn on spending for Christmas chocolate confectionery, says latest study
European nations are leading the way for spending on chocolate this Christmas, with many countries experiencing a welcome upturn in sales, according to latest research from Euromonitor, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils a feast of festive treats for Christmas 2023
Ferrero has unveiled a host of festive treats for the Christmas season including a grand assortment of chocolates, special edition Nutella glass jars and Keebler Fudge Stripes gingerbread cookies in a limited edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Elf movie, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
NCA collaborates with White House for magical Christmas makeover
An impressive candy-enhanced winter wonderland has been forged with the White House’s holiday theme décor by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Washington, US, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat sale raises questions over its future direction, and hopes for independent businesses
The pending sale of British confectionery business Hotel Chocolat marks a particularly notable marker for what can presently be achieved by independent confectionery businesses.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley unveils latest Cocoa for Generations report highlighting key progress
A major update on Mars Wrigley’s Cocoa for Generations initiative has underlined that the company remains on track to reach its goal of 100% responsibly sourced cocoa by 2025, with the company reaching a total of 68% of its present international targets, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrara confirms deal to buy Jelly Belly Candy Company
A major confectionery deal has been confirmed in the US, as Chicago’s Ferrara Candy Company has unveiled a move to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company, reports Neill Barston.
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