wellbeing
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
Gulfood Manufacturing set to return with record-breaking array of exhibitors
This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing has already set its stall-out as its biggest ever, with more than 2,000 exhibitors, with confectionery and snacks once again featuring significantly. Editor Neill Barston previews the fast-paced, dynamic show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
FMCG Gurus unveils key confectionery trends for 2024
Identifying the next array of major trends within the confectionery snacks, and wider food sector making traction is an especially challenging task, and with consumers concerned over budgets, health and the environment, these are the key factors shaping the market, as Kate Kehoe, Marketing Executive at FMCG Gurus explains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Further government delays on banning two-for-one product deals set to impact nation’s health
There is little doubting the fact that a renewed surge in demand for better-for-you product options, including within confectionery and snacks ranges, appears to be showing no sign of slowing any time soon, as shoppers become ever more savvy about their dietary intake.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory
UK government ban delays on multi-buy packs greeted with major concern from health campaigners
A UK government decision to further push back its childhood obesity strategy by an additional two years in banning ‘two for one’ promotional deals on product ranges including confectionery and snacks has drawn key concerns raised from national health campaigners and charities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan launches key AI-enhanced customer foresight system
The Givaudan fragrance, taste and wellbeing group has launched its AI-enhanced Customer Foresight platform that is anticipated to have a major impact on future product development, writes Neill Barston.
Potential for flavanol health benefits in cocoa could be gamechanging
Barry Callebaut has been in celebratory mood this week with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) industry body’s latest ruling into health claims for cocoa powder in terms of potentially positively reducing risks of cardiovascular disease owing to the presence of flavanols in the key sector ingredient.
Barry Callebaut claims major breakthrough from FDA over cocoa flavanol benefits
The Barry Callebaut Group has claimed a key breakthrough and sector first in gaining a qualified health claim in the US, stating that cocoa powder may reduce risks of cardiovascular disease through cocoa flavanols, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
TopGum extends fast-rising neutraceutical gummies with organic sugar free variety
Israel’s TopGum Industries has confirmed release of its latest offering of sugar-free, organic gummies to the nutritional health supplement category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, 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
Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business
Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis responds to demand for healthier series with reformulated Twiglets and Go Ahead slices
Global snacking group Pladis has delivered a major recipe enhancement of its classic Jacob’s Twiglets series, which has now been revamped with 60% less salt, that notably results in it being classified as outside restrictions on HFSS products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgium’s Keto Hero low-sugar bars expand for UK market
Belgian confectionery brand Keto Hero is extending its market presence in expanding to launch in the UK, following strong sales of its ranges, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Action on Sugar campaigners call for urgent government product reformulation regulations
Industry experts from the Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, and the Obesity Health Alliance have called on the UK government to enact regulations incentivising confectionery manufacturers to deliver on sugar reduction tackling rising national obesity levels, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability