vegan
Vegan KitKat success sparks Nestlé decision for European-wide roll-out
Following a successful initial roll-out in the UK and a limited wider release, Nestlé’s KitKat V, the brand’s vegan version, will now be released in a total of 15 European countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capturing the market for niche confectionery product ranges
The issue of new product development amid highly testing times is an intriguing one, as Confectionery Production board member Graham Godfrey discusses in his latest feature
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo expands rice-based ingredients range marking World Chocolate Day
Ahead of World Chocolate day on 7 July, ingredients business Beneo has extended its range of rice-based products and recipes for manufacturers, enabling them to deliver a broader array of plant-based confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Love Raw claims world first with vegan chocolate nutty balls
UK plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw is claiming a category world first with the launch of its Nutty Choc Balls, which are set for release this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Industry studies indicate 10.5% CAGR vegan chocolate market growth within the next decade
Latest sector studies have revealed that the fast-rising vegan and plant-based market for confectionery is forecast to see it rise by a CAGR value of 10.5% during the next decade, to a total of 1.44 billion by 2032, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s vegan-friendly H!P chocolate brand launches first white variety bar
Sustainable oat milk chocolate brand, H!P (Happiness in Plants), is expanding its series with a new Berry Crunch white chocolate vegan-friendly bar.
Moo Free launches its ‘Jub-moo-lee Bar’ to mark Queen’s major milestone
UK-based Free-from vegan chocolate brand Moo Free, the free from, has entered into the spirit of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations with a special commemorative series, reports Neill Barston.
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.
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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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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