Archives for May 26, 2021

Amendment 171 off the table: Europe allows for ‘creamy’ and ‘buttery’ plant-based dairy

Having initially voted in favour of banning descriptive terms such as ‘buttery’ and ‘creamy’ for dairy-free products, the European Parliament has dropped Amendment 171.

How are consumers thinking about weight management? 'Consumers don’t really talk about 'dieting' anymore,' says Hartman Group

As just one part of consumers' larger definition of health and wellness, weight management has become less about the number on the scale and part of a broader holistic definition of what it means to be healthy, says Shelley Balanko, Ph.D., senior vice...

Cocoa

Dubai set to become a global hub for cocoa trade

Announced earlier in the year, The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre's (DMCC) Cacao Centre is set to launch in summer with plans to make the Emirati city a global hub for trade in cocoa beans.

Commodities

Cocoa future prices continue to wane – despite grindings up in North America and Southeast Asia

Cocoa prices continue to struggle, despite an increase in grindings reported in North America and Southeast Asia and is still ‘the worst performing commodity of the year,’ according to some analysts.

KIND shoots for a cooler edge and conjures up breakfast without the bowl

Mars-owned KIND Healthy Snacks continues its push into the plant-based, frozen treat aisle and expands its breakfast bar offering with a new flavour.