Rule Breaker Snacks, one of the first companies in PepsiCo’s incubator program, asked fans to chip in to a Kickstarter campaign to boost production of its new bite-sized brownie snack.
The agriculture and nutrition company will acquire the German provider of natural citrus flavor ingredients for an undisclosed amount, pending approval by the end of the second quarter.
Ecuador’s efforts to create value at origin could be damaged by the EU’s recent regulation of heavy metal cadmium in chocolate, claims the president of the country’s cocoa export association.
While modern wisdom may favor launching fast and iterating quickly based on consumer feedback, the director of innovation at Endangered Species Chocolate says when it comes to packaging and branding it is better to slow down and invest in consumer research...
Bühler has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a CEO-led organization of over 200 companies working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.
The snacking giant has finalized the reorganization of its corporate structure to prioritize regional leadership and now looks toward a holistic approach that supports smaller brands, rapid R&D and up-and-coming markets – and one that provides consumers...
While US household penetration of hummus has soared over the past decade, there is still a significant opportunity to increase consumption through new usage occasions, says Jason Levine, who has joined the nation’s leading hummus brand Sabra as chief...
The Burlington, Vermont-based chocolatier partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield, the insurance company that covers more than 100 million Americans, to develop a wellness accountability program.
Guittard Chocolate has been going for 150 years, but marketing director Amy Guittard still likens it to a ‘start-up’ company, with team members combining different roles to continue the family legacy and keep the company relevant in today’s challenging...
pladis UK&I is tapping into the crucial Easter sales period with the launch of two Easter ranges for its £10.2m ($13.5m) premium chocolate brand GODIVA.
Celebrating its 21st year, The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) - the UK’s leading and largest food & drink gathering - returns to the ExCeL in London.
Growing demand for high-quality chocolate products, together with the desire to better serve Chinese customers, prompted new office in Beijing, says company.
Confectionery and chocolate might not seem an ideal fit for a natural foods show, but longstanding artisan chocolate brands found their place at Expo West alongside new companies looking to make their mark on the industry.
The battle of the snack bar brands continues as 100% organic snack bar brand LivBar throws down a gauntlet of its own, challenging all bar manufacturers to move to 100% compostable wrappers.
From ice cream on a roll, to high-cocoa content chocolate, here are four trends currently shaping Japan’s confectionery and dessert categories as seen at the recent FoodEx Japan show
Despite the challenging market environment in 2018, Lindt & Sprüngli Group continued its solid growth path and further extended its leading position in the premium chocolate market, it said as it released its end-of-year financial results.
‘Confectionery across the generations’ was the theme of president and CEO John Downs’ opening speech to over 650 senior industry professionals gathered in Boca Raton, Florida for a candy update.
Joining forces will offer customers ‘increased intimacy’ and a faster path to market with advanced decoration technology and production capabilities, not to mention a wider portfolio of gourmet offerings, said Cargill in a release.
Add another flagship store to Pierre Marcolini’s 40-plus portfolio: the Brussels-based chocolatier opened a brand new shop on the ground floor of the world’s biggest mall, in Dubai.
Hershey publicly reiterated its commitment to refrain from animal testing last week, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) proclaimed gratitude for the confectioner’s decision to ‘ban deadly animal tests.’
Brazilian craft chocolate brand Mestiço was founded by a Bahian cocoa farmer who saw artisan chocolate as a way to escape the uncertainty of the fluctuating cocoa commodity market. We spoke to its founder and CEO.
Chocolate milk outperformed a commercial sports drink in a study looking at strength gains in adolescent athletes. But study—set up as a field trial—also highlighted the difficulties of translating lab results to the real world.
While Hershey’s remains committed to the ‘heart and soul’ of its business, the chocolate giant will focus meeting consumers where they are today in part by expanding its portfolio to satisfy other snacking occasions.
Sophie Jewett lives and breathes chocolate. From starting out by making chocolate in her kitchen 10 years ago to opening the York Cocoa House, then York Cocoa Works, she is continuing the city’s rich tradition of cocoa manufacturing and keeping it at...
KitKat Japan is a notable success story for Nestlé. At a time when food sector revenue has been under pressure – not least in Japan where demographic trends such as the ageing and declining population have depressed the market – KitKat Japan has gone...
In pursuing emerging markets, cross-category collaborations and a 'local-first' model, Mondelēz has maintained, and in some cases expanded, its stature as a global industry leader – led by the likes of Cadbury, Milka and Oreo.
The first product campaign from A Fresh Look, a coalition of farmers advocating for clearer understanding of GMO practices, the limited-edition Ethos Chocolate line intends to start an informed conversation with the public about the much-maligned technology.
ConfectioneryNews was invited to Barry Callebaut’s special Innovation Day at its Chocolate Academy in Weize, Belgium, where we spoke to Bas Smit, the company’s global VP marketing and the man responsible for Ruby chocolate’s launch.
World’s largest cocoa manufacturer says transaction further improves the Group’s debt and liquidity structure by extending the average maturity and diversifying its sources of financing at attractive interest rates.
Haas has expanded in India thanks to the Bühler acquisition last year, adding an oven manufacturing plant to its service and support facility in the country.
New study by London Metropolitan University reveals higher levels of oxytocin, ‘the love hormone’ were detected amongst those receiving chocolates and flowers.
Led by Harry & David’s 'Share More' digital campaign and a successful holiday season, revenue for 1-800-FLOWERS jumped 8.6% in the second fiscal quarter. The gifting company said it also gained nearly 12% more new customers.
Mexico is on a drive to boost cocoa production and wants to position itself as Latin America's top producer of added-value fine, flavor cocoa. We spoke to trade group ASCHOCO.
Chocolate and candy, second only to flowers as a love token, will be in abundance on the big day and the NCA has a new digital hub to help consumers make healthier choices.
For this year’s lovers’ holiday, three U.K. brands have added color and art to their treats, while big brands mix up flavors, shapes and even pair with retailers for exclusive product offerings.
Consumer eating habits will change in the coming decades and we will have to find new sources to provide humankind with sustenance in the future, according to Bühler.
Tony’s Chocoloney will take its slave-free chocolate mission on the road this spring, launching a ‘Bean to Bar Journey’ experiential truck at South by Southwest in March.
