vegan
Barry Callebaut extends plant-based chocolate range at Sweets & Snacks Expo
A major range expansion from Barry Callebaut is being unveiled at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest dairy free organic chocolate developed for the North American market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive feature: Driving development of confectionery finished products
Challenging conditions amid the pandemic have driven demand for healthier and functional jellies and gums, representing key opportunities for manufacturers. We explore some of the latest equipment and finished products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolat Madagascar set to launch fresh cashew vegan range at ISM
Premium confectionery brand Chocolat Madagascar is set to showcase its latest line of bars targeting the vegan market specially developed using fresh cashew chocolate, at this year’s ISM in Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Plamil CEO Adrian Ling launches first World Vegan Chocolate Day
The UK-based CEO of Plamil Foods, Adrian Ling, has moved to create the first World Vegan Chocolate Day (WVCD) to celebrate the fast-rising global market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Plamil set for major vegan chocolate production expansion after key investment
UK-based Plamil vegan confectionery business has made a key investment in its Kent-based facilities to enabling a doubling of its production volumes, as it continues to grow its global presence, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
LoveRaw kicks off 2022 with new vegan M:lk Choc bar series
UK-founded plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw is launching three new M:lk Choc bars including Smooth Choc, Caramel and Orange in response to a continued category rise surrounding Veganuary 2022, writes Neill Barston.
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LoveRaw plant-based chocolate calls for an end to World Vegan Month
Plant-based UK chocolate business Love Raw has called for November’s established World Vegan Month to cancelled, amid claims consumers should support the movement all year round, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
MIA extends its ethical chocolate series with vegan cashew ginger spice release
As part of a key segment focus, bean-to-bar ethical chocolate company MIA (Made In Africa), has extended its series with a Cashew Ginger Spice 75% dark chocolate within its vegan range, writes Neill Barston.
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Raw Chocolate Company celebrates 15th anniversary with latest vegan range
UK-based Fortissimo Chocolate’s Raw Chocolate Company has unveiled a key rebrand for its innovative, vegan series marking its 15th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Cadbury launches Dairy Milk alternative vegan bar in response to consumer demand
After two years of development, Cadbury has confirmed a vegan alternative to its classic Dairy Milk Bar, known as the Plant Bar, which will hit shelves from next month, reports Neill Barston.
Whitakers Chocolates unveils its first vegan confectionery tin
UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has unveiled what is believed to be the first of its kind in the British market in releasing its ‘Vegan Tin-Tations’ selection tin series, reports Neill Barston.
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Choc Affair launches first vegan registered oat milk chocolate series
British confectionery business Choc Affair has launched what is believed to be the UK’s first range of vegan-registered oat m!lk chocolate bars, writes Neill Barston.
Tazzy Candy’s vegan lollipop start-up on a mission to shake-up market
The founders of US-based women owned and operated confectionery start-up Tazzy Candy have proclaimed a mission of reviving the lollipop market with a new sugar-free vegan series ‘explosive flavours,’ writes Neill Barston.
Plamil moves to create first industry professional vegan chocolate website
UK-based Plamil is delivering what is believed to be an industry first in creating a dedicated website for confectionery professionals seeking vegan chocolate for baking, coating and decorating, writes Neill Barston.
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