wellbeing
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
Pandemic purchasing: Consumers turn to healthier ingredients including almonds within confectionery
The pandemic has posed a huge challenge for many food producers during the past two years, but there have also been opportunities for the food sector, as the Almond Board of California has highlighted in its latest market reflection.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Industry top trends for 2022 identified by FMCG Gurus
Health and wider wellbeing have emerged as continued major topics in FMCG Gurus latest top ten consumer trends studies on shopper behaviour, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hershey recognised as among the ‘most just’ US businesses in latest industry study
The US-based Hershey Company has been recognised as one of America’s Most socially responsible businesses by JUST Capital and media partner CNBC for the third consecutive year, writes Neill Barston.
Will industry respond to an obesity crisis with embracing calls for regulation of product ranges including confectionery?
Few would argue with the proposition that there’s any real issue with enjoying an occasional confectionery treat or snack, so long as part of a wider balanced diet whether you are a child or adult.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos reveals key health, taste and convenience trends in confectionery and bakery
Puratos is unveiling major trends findings in its two-day Taste Tomorrow event, including an ongoing drive for consumers seeking healthier options, as well as the importance of flavours and shopping convenience, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Sector report: Innova showcases an increasing trend towards industry sugar reduction
Innova Market Insights’ latest Ingredient Insider report analyses trends in sugar reduction and the use of sweeteners in food and beverages. The report includes market and consumer research, new product activity and the use of sugar-related claims within the industry, including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines
Paradise Fruits creates new health division for functional snacks and confectionery
Natural ingredients business Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has invested in creating a new division for the fast-evolving health product market, including devising functional snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz names nine US start-ups for its SnackFutures innovation venture
Nine ambitious US start-up businesses have been selected by Mondelēz International for its debut SnackFutures innovation and venture hub initiative, writes Neill Barston.
US studies find majority of shoppers consume chocolate amid the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen 80% of US consumers eating the same or more chocolate compared to the previous year, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter chocolate innovation falls 25% amid Covid-19, according to Mintel studies
Despite relative buoyancy reported across key global confectionery markets as Easter approaches, coronavirus conditions have resulted in a 25% cut in chocolate product innovation over the past year, according to Mintel research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability