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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

23-Feb-2023

TOP HEADLINES

FDA drafts guidelines for plant-based 'milk' to specify nutrition differences

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft labelling guidelines for plant-based alternatives to milk â such as soy or almond products â to clarify how they differ in nutrition from the traditional dairy drink.... Read more

New crisis for global cocoa supply as Nigeria exporters experience cash crunch

Nigeriaâs cocoa exporters say they are also struggling to honour contracts, and many are suspending activities due to challenges, including a shortfall of cash to pay labourers and transporters.... Read more

OCHO Candy delivers vegan caramels with a European twist

OCHO Candy has announced a new line-up of four plant-based caramels featuring Miyokoâs Creamery European-Style Cultured Vegan Butter.... Read more

Moving beyond COVID dynamics: How Mars Wrigley, Upfield are retooling approaches, marketing to consumers in 2023

As 2023 comes into focus, CPG brands are addressing yet more changes to supply chains, marketing, and how they approach consumers, retailers, and the markets they serve, as shared in a recent IRI and Boston Consulting Group webinar.... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

You say âCACAOâ â I say âCOCOAâ: Fine Chocolate Glossary aims to clear up confusion surrounding chocolate nomenclature

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between âCACAOâ and âCOCOAâ? So do we! For consistency, ConfectioneryNewsâs editorial guide uses the word 'COCOA', except when quoting other sources, but it can get a little confusing ...... Listen now

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact

MondelÄz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at MondelÄz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainabilityâs âSustainable Food & Drink Podcastâ about learnings from the chocolate maker's sustainability programme and how it is marketing ethical products. Includes a live Q&A. Impact in Cocoa: How...

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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

McCormick CEO calls 2022 an âaberration,â execs share plan to boost growth, restore flavors margin in 2023

After disappointing fourth-quarter numbers and announcing plans to âstreamline its workforce,â McCormick & Co. outlined a three-pronged approach to tackle the challenges it has faced in recent years and assure investors and customers its âstrategic roadmap has not changed."... Read more

Protein from food waste key to solving hunger crisis

Converting food waste into protein could help the global hunger crisis, according to new research from Kingâs College London.... Read more

Survey reveals sports nutrition preferences of athletes and active consumers

A transition towards a food-first approach to health has lead to consumer enthusiasm for functional food and drink with a focus on muscle recovery, endurance, and strength enhancement, according to a newly published survey of active young adults.... Read more

The winners and losers of slowing food tech investment

Consumer health may suffer as global venture capital funding levels off. Conversely, this opens food innovation opportunities in areas relating to reformulation, FoodNavigator learns.... Read more

Mexican consumers keen to keep exploring non-alcoholic alternatives in the on-premise past January

With many consumers looking to supplement their alcoholic drink choices with non-alcoholic options, suppliers should be looking to work closely with operators to encourage trial and experimentation across their low and no alcohol brand repertoire, says CGA by NielsenIQ.... Read more

Making sugar reduction mainstream: Swiftlet sees snacking format as gateway to mass market

Swiftlet believes that developing everyday sugar-reduced food products such as snacks are a key gateway to integrate sugar reduction into APAC consumersâ daily diets.... Read more

PREVIOUS HEADLINES

Stevia sweeter news for planetary health than cane and beet sugar, suggests research

Audra Vogler named as NCAâs 2023 âWoman of Influenceâ

Fairtrade and International Trade Centre sign new agreement to accelerate sustainability partnership

Cote dâIvoireâs cocoa regulator expects exporters to honour contracts

Latin American bakery and snack producers to benefit from expanded ingredient partnership

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