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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

27-Mar-2024

TOP HEADLINES

Future of cocoa under threat as prices skyrocket due to bean shortages

UPDATE: TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2024: Cocoa prices continued to rise this week. Earlier today the price of cocoa beans smashed through the $10,000 a ton for the first time in the futures market after posting gains all week - with chocolate makers passing on the increase to consumers.... Read more

NestlÃ© onboards suppliers to help cocoa farmers with climate change

NestlÃ© has announced it is launching two new projects to help address the impact of climate change on cocoa and reduce and remove carbon emissions from its supply chainsâas part of its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.... Read more

Michael Rosenberg and PIM Brands named NCA 2024 Advocate of the Year

For the first time in its history, NCAâs Advocate of the Year award was simultaneously presented to an individual and an NCA member company.... Read more

Achieving compliance with EUDR: Does a Berlin-based startup have the answer?

LiveEO, a Berlin-based provider of satellite analytics, has launched TradeAware Lite, a free version of its software platform, TradeAware, designed to help companies achieve compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Eggs in one basket? Consumers in Europe and US hit by âshrinkflationâ and chocolate costs this Easter

As Easter approaches, consumer experts warn not to wait until the last minute to buy Easter eggs and other chocolate treats, as prices are likely to increase further.... Read more

Downs: US confectionery is robust enough to survive and thrive

Confectioneryâs resilience in the face of global inflationary pressures and the rising costs of raw materials has lifted John Downs, the National Confectioners Associationâs (NCA) president and CEO, who said he is confident the category is in excellent health to weather geopolitical - and domestic storms.... Read more

UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS

Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction

Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, IncredoÂ®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of IncredoÂ® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...

27-Mar-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Timeâs up: new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes into force at the end of 2024 - how ready is cocoa?

Although there are three pieces of legislation to the bill: Deforestation; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; & Forced Labour Regulation, this latest ConfectioneryNews webinar will focus primarily on deforestation, which has been in force since the law was passed in June 2023, but applicable from...

23-Jan-2024

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

IFE 2024: Eye-catching innovations from the show floor

There were a multitude of exciting new launches at IFE 2024 with certain trends shouting louder then the rest... Read more

Taste, appeal, health claims: Getting functional foods to consumers

Functional food brands face a range of challenges, from taste to health claims, in order to get their products to appeal to consumers, and educate them about product potential.... Read more

Texas âmysteryâ illness: USDA confirms first cases of bird flu in US dairy cows

The unknown illness that struck dairy herds in the Texas panhandle has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as federal agencies work around the clock to contain the spread and minimize the impact to farmers.... Read more

âVeganâ or âfree-fromâ? Tackling lack of awareness of the difference between allergen and dietary labelling

A âveganâ label does not mean a food is safe to eat for those with allergies to animal products. New research shows the public is dangerously unaware of this distinction.... Read more

âSuper broccoliâ variety developed to lower blood sugar levels â and itâs on the market

Consumers wanting to lower their blood sugar levels with glucoraphanin could eat five heads of raw broccoli, swallow 14 broccoli tablets, or else drink one bowl of soup made with âsuper broccoliâ.... Read more

Subscription trap crackdown: Are you ready for regulation changes?

If your business offers a subscription service to consumers in the UK, you need to know about changes to the law expected to come into force in Autumn this year.... Read more

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