News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) - which was forced to cancel the 2020 Summer Fancy Food Show and 2021 Winter Fancy Food Show due to the pandemic – will hold a ‘modified’ in-person trade show September 27-29 at the Javits Convention Center in New...
Sustainability
A spokesperson for Ferrero has told ConfectioneryNews that it did not ask Sainsbury’s to remove four ‘look-alike’ chocolate bars produced by disruptor brand Tony’s Chocolonely to highlight the use of child labour in the cocoa sector.
Packaging
Nestlé’s Smarties is set to become the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging, eliminating approximately 250 million plastic packs sold worldwide every year.
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) – a subsidiary of the Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV – has launched a direct-to-consumer platform that delivers BBU brands to the doorsteps of consumers.
Results
Swiss chocolate maker sees positive momentum in North America along with upturn in its Gourmet segment and sticks to mid-term guidance.