Archives for November 17, 2021

WCFPM21

‘All forms of child labour remain unacceptable’, says new WCF President

Child labour remains a persistent challenge in the cocoa sector, and is the main focus of this year’s WCF Partnership Meeting, which opened online today with a message from new President Martin Short.

From sugar reduction to better-for-you indulgence: What’s trending in child-to-teen snacking?

In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ‘new purpose as functional sustenance’ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?

R&D

Puratos launches AR app to increase customer support

The Digital AdvisAR app connects bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to experts around the world.

R&D

Cargill’s new Bright White chocolate dazzles in the age of social media

The chocolate is available as solid or liquid chocolate, as well as in easy-melt formulations, and all ingredients are sustainably sourced, the company said.

Lost in translation: Fortifying snacks with health claims that everyone can understand

Researchers are studying how multinational producers can overcome the challenges in communicating health claims to European consumers from differing societies and cultures.

Plant-based should be healthy, says Spero founder: ‘We don't want to create a product that's identical [to animal products] and bad for you’

Spero – which is carving out a niche in the plant-based dairy and egg space by using seeds as a base rather than nuts and legumes – has moved into a new 31,000sq ft production facility in the East Bay and is already scouting for a 100,000sq ft facility...