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Fannie May ramps up the indulgence factor with two new innovations
US premium chocolate brand Fannie May has announced the launch of ‘two new decadent innovations’ in time for the winter season.
Archives for October 20, 2022
Commodities
Germany’s cocoa grindings decrease due to high energy costs
The Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has confirmed the third-quarter 2022 cocoa grind fell 4.7% on the year to 100,149 tonnes, following a 3.7% increase in the second quarter.
The ‘pioneering’ closed-loop collaboration behind Mars’ sustainable packaging innovation
Mars Inc has unveiled what it describes as a ‘key milestone’ in its commitment to transition towards a circular economy model where packaging material ‘never becomes waste’. FoodNavigator takes a closer look at the collaboration and technology behind...
It's no surprise that cost-cutting and value for money are slated as the top trends for 2023
With the cost-of-living crisis raging unabated thanks to political volatility, it's only to be expected that ‘redefining value’ tops Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2023. With budgets stretched, consumers will increasingly seek out brand that...
Food saftety
Barry Callebaut’s Belgium chocolate factory back to full production after salmonella contamination
Barry Callebaut has announced its main factory in Wieze, Belgium, is back to operating at normal capacit, after a salmonella breakout in June halted production.