ProSweets/ISM Cologne opened its doors on Sunday after a two-year break due to the pandemic and organisers Koelnmesse said the event this year is running at 80% of exhibition space booked with 24% of companies from Germany and 76% from abroad.
Traditional British sweets maker Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has reported a 15% increase in sales since the launch of the annual Veganuary initiative, which encourages people to try a plant-based diet.
Confectionery giant Nestlé is launching an ‘innovative income accelerator programme’ to tackle child labour risks in its cocoa supply chain, increase farmer income and achieve full traceability in its cocoa supply chain.
Valentine’s Day is known as the ‘chocolate event’ for US consumers and the big confectionery companies are going to town with their marketing and advertising campaign head of 14 February.
The global ingredients specialist said snacking continues to be an important eating occasion, but consumer now want more from their snack than just a moment of indulgence.
The palm oil industry in Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to improve labour standards after taking several hits to its reputation and business prospects over the poor handling of human rights issues.
America’s largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier is moving into a new R&D Applications Lab, located in The Merchandise Mart, downtown Chicago.
B4B fine Colombian fine chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate has confirmed its attendance at ISM Cologne 2022, with news of the continuing success of its plant-based oat m!lk range.
Swiss-based chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut said strong demand for chocolate in its gourmet category has produced ‘strong volume growth’ and lifted its sales in the three months to 30 November.
The North American sweet snacks giant rewarded nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution centre employees for their hard work to get products out during the pandemic.
Israeli gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd. has responded to growing demand for the delivery form by breaking ground on a $30 million manufacturing plant.
The adoption of four production technologies for steviol glycosides by the international food standards authority Codex Alimentarius earlier this month opens doors for industry to produce and source at scale and more sustainably less-common versions of...
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Confectionery Leadership Awards: Todd Gean, Category Manager – Candy, Hy-Vee, Inc.; and Drew Germain, Director of Merchandise Buying, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store,...
Madagascar’s pioneering export chocolate brand, Chocolat Madagascar, has confirmed it is attending ISM in Cologne 2022 and is staying on trend for ‘Veganuary’.
The Mars' rebranding of its classic iconic candy M&M’S, to emphasise its commitment to inclusion and global belonging, has not been embraced online quite as the company expected.
Nestlé Professional has joined forces with Baked by Rich’s to create three candy-inspired cookie variants to capitalise on Brits continuing demand for sweet indulgence.
Chocolate is one of the first places consumers turn to when they're looking to indulge, says global chocolate ingredient supplier Barry Callebaut, adding that future growth opportunities in the category will be centered around health, transparency,...
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
As Veganuary turns nine this year with a record number of sign-ups, we check out some of the latest vegan chocolate bars to hit the shelves over the past 12 months.
Founded on the belief that sugar cravings are rooted equally in physical and emotional needs, the co-founders of Israeli startup Sweet Victory drew on their backgrounds as a psychologist and nutritionist to solve for both -- helping people kick their...
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
As consumer demand for vegan and plant-based options continues to accelerate, cocoa supplier Cargill is introducing its Chocolate ExtraVeganZa, a new range of vegan chocolate and couverture chocolates.
The trajectory appetite for sweet snacks and specifically for plant-based treats has called for the creation of a day to celebrate vegan chocolate, an event spearheaded by the entrepreneur known as the Vegan Willy Wonka.
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
As well as producing premium chocolate that delivers on quality and taste from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Chocolove also offers a range of vegan-friendly bars.
Special Edition: The rise of vegan/plant-based chocolate
New research from Barry Callebaut on how the confectionery industry is responding to the Veganuary movement reveals plant-based indulgence is enticing more consumers to try alternatives - but taste is a key motivation in their choice.
Confectionery sugar reduction specialists DouxMatok and Blommer Chocolate Company have announced a strategic commercial partnership to produce and sell a ‘game-changing’ portfolio of chocolate products with significantly less sugar.
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has shrugged off the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by reporting a 14.2% increase in group sales, to CH 4.59bn (€4.42 billion) in financial year 2021
Serious Sweets, the UK own label confectionery brand, has acquired Mighty Fine Confectionery, adding homemade honeycomb to its growing portfolio of sweet treats.
The influential Chocoa conference, which was planned as a virtual meet-up for the second year running in February because of the COVID pandemic, has been postponed until later in year, organisers Equipoise have confirmed.
In its first year, low-sugar candy startup Behave has faced demand-driven stockouts, reformulated with less sugars and expanded into stores across the US.
After upending the gum category with the wildly successful launch of plastic-free, all-natural gum in a sleek, thoughtful package, the makers of Simply Gum are hoping to strike lightening twice – or preferably thrice – with its recent “low-key” entrance...
A new joint venture between Chef Thiam’s US-based West African fonio brand Yolélé and Mali Shi SA, a shea butter manufacturer that provides income to tens of thousands of women through its proprietary sourcing operations, has received a $1.98m grant from...
Record surge for chocolate by American consumers has pushed sales to $29bn, with retail chocolate sales climbing more than 5% a quarter, according to data from Chicago-based researcher IRI.
The latest Covid-19 restrictions implemented by the German Federal Ministry of Health will not affect this year’s ProSweets/ISM trade show in Cologne, which is due to open on 30 January, organisers Koelnmesse have said.
GNT, one of the industry’s main natural ingredients and food colour providers, is set to showcase its EXBERRY Colouring Foods in a vast array of confectionery applications at ProSweets Cologne 2022, which is scheduled to run from 30 January 1 February.
San Francisco’s Guittard Chocolate Company has announced its entire Line of Retail Baking Chips, Wafers, as well as Professional 3 Kilo Bags is transitioning to post-consumer recycled (PCR) Flexible Film Packaging.
Tel Aviv-based B.T. Sweet, Ltd. has developed a game-changing plant-based sweetening platform, which enables producers to slash the sugar content from breakfast cereals, confectionery and treats like hazelnut and chocolate spread.
Ghana’s cocoa carriers have announced they have called off their strike after meeting with the licensed buying companies and officials from COCOBOD, the government-controlled body that fixes the buying price for the country’s cocoa exports.
Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation, according to population estimates from the United States Census Bureau. And as the fastest growing demographic in the US, millennials are wielding a lot of purchasing...
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Lemon & Lime Flavour is set to return ‘by popular demand’ to UK supermarkets after owners pladis said it has listened to fans, known as ‘Jaffanatics’, calling for the zingy addition.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced its new intake of future leaders for 2022 who will help young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has revealed five top trends for the confectionery sector this year, with planetary health a key focus, along with amplified taste experiences and premiumization all set to dominate.
Ethical chocolate maker is starting 2022 with the announcement of three new ‘Conversation Bars’ designed to provoke discussions around serious issues impacting the chocolate industry and beyond.
