Archives for February 1, 2021

Cocoa

ICCO latest assessment of European cocoa bean stocks show 1.5% reduction

In its latest update, the ICCO’s (International Cocoa Organization) assessment of European cocoa bean stocks for the 2019/20 season held in the continent’s warehouses reveals a reduction of 1.5% (down by 11,734 tonnes), compared with the previous season.

Euromonitor muses the creative engagement needed to drive snack sales in a COVID-driven world

The pandemic has fundamentally altered the way people snack, shifting away from on-the-go treats towards at-home eating – and baking! Our vulnerability has been forced into the spotlight, placing greater emphasis on health; the restricted footfall in...

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ISM prepares for live 2022 event, offers ‘state-of-the-art’ digital reach for confectionery firms in meantime

ISM has announced it has launched a new product and trend campaign to run throughout 2021 as a partial replacement to the live trade fair, which should have been taking place this week at Cologne’s Koelnmesse exhibition centre.