Three New York City entrepreneurs have developed gluten-free gummies infused with premium grade matcha that walk the line between functional and fun, reaching those who drink tea and those who just want a boost of energy at any time of day.
The demand for functionality is growing for convenient, but nutritious and tasty product solutions. Herbal extracts, which contain polyphenols caffeine, cannabinoids or vitamins have a good fit with the mainstream candy sector as one of the quickest ways...
At the ripe age of 21, Tara Bosch wanted to cut her connection with sugary gummy worms. The result: a line of a favorite gummies made with stevia, coconut oil, tapioca and chicory root fiber, now available – in bright, bold packaging – online and in thousands...
Bunge Loders Croklaan has launched its clean label and ‘healthier’ version of cocoa butter replacer for the confectionery industry, in an attempt to capitalise on demand for more healthy options in the Middle East.
Mars Wrigley UK is set to launch a vegan range of its popular Galaxy chocolate bars today (November 18) in select stores and online via Amazon, costing £3 ($3.89) for a 100g bar, double the price of the regular Galaxy.
The Los Angeles chocolatier – in business since 1950 – celebrated National Chocolate Day on October 28 by expanding its capacity by 10 times that of its previous space in Brentwood.
The Australian confectionery sector has called for one of the recommended changes to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system - to remove the energy icon and make star labels compulsory – to be reconsidered, claiming this could lead to its products appearing...
The tennis star Maria Sharapova teased the lip-shaped gummies at Sweets and Snacks in May, but they officially hit shelves this autumn in stand-up pouches of tangy and sour flavors.
Until now, 70% of a cocoa pod was discarded as waste so ‘Cacaofruit Experiences’ marks the next generation of a food & drink category and it’s bang on the clean label trend. We talk to Pablo Perversi, Barry Callebaut’s chief innovation, sustainability...
Hosted by the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI), the two-week event will welcome an estimated 3,000 attendees to taste, learn and experience chocolate alongside industry experts.
Global snacks giant Mondelez International is looking at portion control and the localisation of flavours for its snacks as two of its major growth and innovation strategies for chocolate in ASEAN, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.
Joining forces with Hershey will help protein bar maker ONE Brands reach new audiences in club, foodservice and international markets; help support moves into new product categories; and crank up marketing; says ONE Brands president and CEO Peter Burns.
The Swiss chocolate maker is banking on consumer interest in the health benefits of dark chocolate with the taste of creamy milk bars in three varieties, now available in the UK.
Marjolein Regelink, international regulatory advisor at food labelling compliance expert Ashbury Labelling, looks at the challenges of labeling snack products like vegan chocolate.
Company’s state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Belgium includes option to use a wide range of sugar replacers to meet market demand for healthier chocolate.
We spoke with the Chicago-based ingredient company at IBIE 2019 about how its non-digestible, essentially calorie-free ‘rare sugar’ can change the better-for-you and functional side of chocolate and candy.
Consumer interest in clean label or natural ingredients continues to rise. However, given our finite natural resources, is this inhibiting the development of products that could be better for the environment?
Building off its success as a direct-to-consumer business, emerging brand Atlas Bar will soon enter brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide, carving out a space in the competitive protein bar category with its low-carb, keto-friendly bars.
Fulfil, the vitamin and protein bar brand, sold its first bars in Ireland in January 2016 with an initial hope simply to deliver a better-tasting protein bar. The ensuing demand, however, was unprecedented.
Taxing high sugar snacks – such as sweets, cakes and biscuits – may be more effective at reducing obesity than taxing sugary drinks, according to a new study published in the BMJ.
New 'Natural Dark' cocoa powder set to create a new standard ‘for years to come', after breakthrough at Barry Callebaut’s Research & Development Center.
With legalization, THC and CBD products will land in previously out-of-reach retail channels – and the opportunities are unprecedented, says IRI and BDS Analytics, a cannabinoid research firm.
The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons is lobbying for ‘sugar-free schools’ and a recommitment to previously established nutrition standards.
Cambridge Chocolate Technologies falls foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines as the watchdog bans nutrition claims used to promote the firm’s chocolate-based product.
A California court has granted a request from Mondelēz Canada to compel Facebook and Google to release information associated with Instagram and Gmail accounts of a company selling THC-infused gummies under the STONEY PATCH brand.
Three-quarters of Irish 3-year-olds exceeded the recommended intake of dietary (or nutrient) free sugars, and a majority consume chocolates, cakes and biscuits as snacks (not treats).
Global demand for foods containing hemp or CBD is expanding and levels of innovation in the European region have been ‘dynamic’. However, the future of the market hangs in the balance as regulators consider whether Cannabis sativa L. (industrial hemp)...
The health department of the second-largest Canadian province sees the move as essential to mitigating risks of accidental ingestion – especially for children.
The UK government has been urged to introduce a levy on all processed, unhealthy foods containing ‘excessive calories’ – a move campaigners say would reduce consumption of saturated fat and sugar.
The move would see children’s favourites such as Cadbury bars, Fudge, Curly Wurly and Chomp as well as Barny sponge bears brought under 100 calories by the end of 2020, while Cadbury Mini Fingers and Cadbury Animals will be under 100 calories from as...
Humming Hemp is on a mission to increase household penetration of hemp food products and is targeting mainstream consumers through conventional retail channels including a nationwide distribution deal with Kroger later this year.
With 90% of the confectionery buying market and 75% of the snack market attending, the annual expo presents a valuable chance to share insights and ideas, according to the trade association.
The latest product launch from legacy sports nutrition brand MusclePharm is called Protein Candies—little gems of protein-packed chocolate reminiscent of Mars’ M&Ms or Nestlé’s Smarties.
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, ripping off a beloved children’s candy brand (SOUR PATCH Kids) in order to sell THC-infused gummies is no laughing matter, says Mondeléz Canada in a trademark infringement lawsuit against edibles...
Nude Chocolate enters functional chocolate niche with launch of premium bars infused with ‘super blends’ of herbs and Reishi, a medicinal mushroom in Asian culture.
The company, which landed a deal with Mondelēz in April, skips cane sugar and instead relies on naturally derived sweeteners: the sugars found in dense fruits and nutrient-rich root vegetables.
‘There’s no way this is sugar-free! That’s what most people say the first time they try Ross Chocolates, says Philip Hemmings the company’s sales manager, when CN spoke to him from his office in Vancouver, Canada.
Nestlé has unveiled a new chocolate recipe that replaces refined sugar with cocoa pulp as it begins to explore the possibilities of side-stream utilisation to reduce food waste.