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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 11-Apr-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
Nassau Candy set to add extra colour to Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier showcase in the US for the confectionery, candy, and snacking industries and an ideal space for brands and companies to launch new products and reveal the latest innovations.... Read more
Cargill explores cocoa and nut-free vegan confectionery
Global cocoa and ingredients company Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with Voyage Foods to produce alternatives to cocoa-based products and nut spreads without using cocoa, peanuts, and hazelnuts.... Read more
Cocoa cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire: A conduit for collective action
Cooperatives help cocoa farmers sell their produce, as well as work with ingredients companies to learn new agricultural techniques.... Read more
Deforestation unrest: EU policy implementation hangs in the balance after industry pushback
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is facing major pushback from ministers and trade organisations within Europe, alongside continued pressure from palm oil producer nations in Asia, casting doubt on hopes for a smooth implementation.... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Global cocoa shortage puts pressure on suppliers and manufacturers
While there is no indication the world is not about to run out of chocolate any day soon, there are concerns from manufacturers and suppliers that the current high prices and shortage of cocoa beans will push up costs further and, in some cases, restrict the procurement of key ingredients.... Read more
Barry Callebaut reports sales rise of 11%, operating profit falls 40%
Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate supplier, reported a sales rise of 11% to 4.6 billion CHF ($5.09bn) compared to last year, but one-off expenses caused by its transformation plan amounted to a lower-than-expected half-year profit.... Read more
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Time’s 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
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Can apps help people reduce their alcohol intake?
Many phone apps offer to help people cut down on drinking – but do they actually work?... Read more
Ad campaign gone wrong: ‘Divine’ potato chip commercial sparks anger in Italy
A TV commercial created by one of the country’s leading snack producers, which features a potato chip as a communion wafer, has caused quite a stir in the Catholic community in Italy.... Read more
NAD+ tests and more: Swiss start-up advocates for supplementation and biomarker testing across Asia
Swiss start-up xLongevity is advocating the need to test the efficacy of nutrient supplementation and has started doing so in Asia, beginning with a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) test currently offered in India.... Read more
France suspends ban on ‘meaty’ names for plant-based alternatives
Less than one month out, an upcoming ban on the use of ‘steak’, ‘sausage’ and ‘bacon’ terms for French plant-based meat products has been postponed.... Read more
Food and beverage start-ups: How to succeed where others fail
Starting a new business is an enormous challenge and takes a huge amount of courage. So what can you do to give yourself the best chance of succeeding?... Read more
 How personal inspiration and scientific pursuit led Sherry Zhang to found Genopalate
Milwaukee-based GenoPalate has made its mark on personalized nutrition by offering at-home DNA tests and one-on-one online nutrition programs led by registered dietitians and personalized supplements.... Watch now
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