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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits26-Jun-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
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
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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
How Nestlé is making its cocoa more traceable
Nestlé is striving to make its cocoa traceable right back to the farm. Can the multinational give consumers confidence they’re eating sustainable cocoa?... 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
How manufacturers can survive the cocoa crisis
Soaring costs and a dwindling supply of cocoa mean innovation and creativity are essential for chocolatiers who hope to weather the supply storm... Read more
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
Now trending: Caffeinated candy
Here’s why caffeine-enriched candy has the industry buzzing... Read more
Scientists develop better-for-you chocolate, and it’s better for the planet
Healthier and more sustainable chocolate? While it sounds almost too good to be true, that’s exactly what scientists have created in Switzerland.... 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
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Sweet and healthy? Discover the top five functional foods in confectionery
Adding probiotics, protein and fibre and removing sugar and animal ingredients mean 2024 is set to be the year of better-for-you confectionery. Here are the functional features disrupting the industry... 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
How much sugar is really consumed globally? And how much do shoppers care?
New data reveals the countries with the highest appetite for the sweet stuff and how much those sweet-toothed consumers worry about their intake... 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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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, Incredo®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of Incredo® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...
27-Mar-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Saputo admits ‘margarine paper’ is useless – and ditches it
The dairy manufacturer is set to phase-out the paper covers that live under the lids of branded spreads like Clover and Utterly Butterly – here’s why.... Read more
NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?
Globally, teatime continues to maintain its relevance in modern society, providing an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, foster a sense of community and relaxation. And as consumers get more adventurous with their tastebuds, bakery producers are stepping up to weave international influences, florals and a touch of nostalgia into their treats.... Read more
Old school favourites are making a comeback
Why nostalgia is winning the hearts and wallets of consumers in this reflective food trend.... Read more
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