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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 20-Mar-2024
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Chocolate Scorecard marks down companies over farmer income and pesticide use
The 5th edition of the Chocolate Scorecard has been released to hold the industry accountable for its sustainability record.... Read more
‘Enough is Enough’: State-level ingredients ban unjust claims NCA
The National Confectioners Association is using its influence on Capitol Hill to dispel misconceptions about food additives after several states have implemented bans independently of the FDA.... Read more
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Natural blues: Using spirulina concentrates to achieve vibrant confectionery colors
Concerns surrounding the potential health impact of artificial colors are driving a shift towards natural alternatives, with spirulina concentrates emerging as an effective option.... Read more
trüfrü launches in UK to shake up Frozen Fruit Snack Range
Award-winning frozen snack brand, trüfrü has launched in the UK market with a national listing secured in Tesco with more outlets to be announced in the coming months.... Read more
Unilever to spin off ice cream division as it looks to become ‘simpler, more focused company’
The consumer goods giant has admitted that its ice cream division requires ‘a very different operating model’ and a separation would allow the company to focus on growth.... Read more
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European Union to delay ‘high risk’ element of deforestation bill
The European Union (EU) has signalled its intent to delay the most controversial parts of its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) after protests by governments in Asia, Africa, and Latin America described the low, standard, or high-risk benchmarking system as ‘discriminatory and punitive,’ and a potential breach of international trade rules.... 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...
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Light at the end of tunnel,’ Investors discuss state of funding at Expo West
CPG startups that have adjusted to a new reality of lower funding and focusing on profitability might have reason to be optimistic about the future of raising money, as two venture-capital investors told FoodNavigator-USA in separate interviews during the Natural Products Expo West last week.... Read more
How is animal-free collagen made and does it work?
From plant-based to slaughter-free, we ask innovators how they make collagen – without the cow.... Read more
From non-HFSS cereals to desserts: How unlikely foods hit the sweet spot with regulators
How are brands cutting fat, salt, and sugar from popular product categories to hit the mark with both policymakers and consumers?... Read more
How can AI understand the functional food market and the needs that drive it?
Functional food trends are driven by more than just taste: they’re driven by human need. With AI, the market can be analysed and the needs driving consumption understood.... Read more
Naked Wines appoints debt adviser as sales slump
Naked Wines has appointed a debt adviser as it explores refinancing options.... Read more
FDA guidance on foods derived from gene-edited plants ‘doubles down’ on view that safety hinges on the final product, not the production method
Long-awaited guidance from FDA on the safety of foods derived from gene-edited plants reiterates the agency’s position that biotechnology is not inherently unsafe, but still encourages developers to voluntarily engage with the agency before going to market to ensure the food meets the same safety requirements as those from traditionally bred plants.... Read more
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