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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits03-Jul-2024
TOP HEADLINES
Six things generation alpha consumers want
As today’s teenagers become more financially independent, what do manufacturers need to know about their preferences and priorities?... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Oreo to Barratt
Blonde chocolate, ice cream-flavoured cookies and fudge, oh my! Meet summer’s hottest confectionery launches... Read more
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CBE and specialty fats and oils emerge as the sustainable choice for chocolate and confectionery
Cocoa butter equivalents (CBEs) are a growing market within speciality fats and oils in chocolate and confectionery. What are the new sustainable alternatives to cocoa butter?... Read more
Chasing China: Ferrero says freshness and flavours key to ensure lasting power for chocolate brands
Chocolate giant Ferrero believes that freshness and flavour variety are key factors for chocolate brands to ensure lasting power in the China market, with product innovations needing to be both diverse and unique.... Read more
The top 4 premium trends in confectionery in 2024
Luxury, artisanal and quality collections are drawing in shoppers with a love for elevated indulgence and premiumisation. Here's what's disrupting the market... Read more
Consumers go nuts for protein-packed product innovation
With Reese’s collaborating with One to launch a high protein iteration of the iconic peanut butter cup, should other manufacturers be looking at this functional ingredient too?... Read more
Stronger together? Inside the Cadbury and Biscoff collaboration
As a partnership with Mondelēz smooths the way for Lotus to expand into India, marketing experts explain why some collaborations are a match made in heaven... Read more
Is sustainable candy packaging now easier to source?
Unwrapping the push for plastic-free packaging as one manufacturer launches a paper-only alternative... Read more
What can producers learn from Barry Callebaut’s €700 million funding?
Rising cocoa prices have spurred the global chocolatier to seek investment. But what does it mean for everyone else?... Read more
7 Things you need to know about the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD)
What’s the latest on the EU’s plastics law?... Read more
Now trending: Caffeinated candy
Here’s why caffeine-enriched candy has the industry buzzing... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
What's hot in confectionery? New product development from Chupa Chups to Cadbury
From Mondelēz to McVities, here’s the latest products candy manufacturers are launching around the globe... Read more
Back to black: Why licorice is having a renaissance
From ancient medicine, to modern European delicacy, licorice is finally going global. Here’s what you need to know about confectionery’s black gold... Read more
From chewy to sweet: how consumers’ location shapes their gummy preferences
There’s no one-size-fits-all all formulation for the European market when it comes to gummies, finds a new study. Here’s how consumers choose their chews... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Is there a crisis in cocoa supply chains?
With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation on the horizon, should the industry adopt a more responsible approach to procurement when sourcing cocoa beans and other ingredients? Our latest webinar follows the highly successful and informative webinar on the EUDR legislation broadcast in January. Invited...
23-May-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
News snacks: Analyzing business trends in the bakery and snacks industries
From mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to creating new long-term ESG goals and reporting on others, along with a hard stop when it comes to crime, we look at some of the business deals shaping the bakery and snacks landscape.... Read more
The trending treats for Fourth of July: From swicy to the pretzel bun
Inflation has been running hot and while some relief is evident, consumers are exhausted by high food prices. That’s not to say that Americans are eating fewer burgers (they consume more than 50 billion every year), but forced to trade down to save pennies, they’re opting for differentiated, premium baked goods at home.... Read more
Are plastic bottles safe in the sun?
Scientists raise concerns that plastic bottles release harmful chemicals when exposed to sunlight.... Read more
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