News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
In a dense market like the snack bar category, brands are challenged with distinguishing themselves through ingredients, nutrition, marketing and packaging. For Amanda Ament, CEO of Simple Bars, ingredients, certified no-sugar labeling and packaging are...
Eight South American countries have agreed for the first time to form an alliance aimed at reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
Senior appointments
After 40 years, Siân Holt, the founder of Fudge Kitchen is leaving the company and stepping down from her role as Managing Director due to a sudden illness, the company has announced.
Commodities
Alarm bells have been raised in the United States over a potential sugar shortage that could affect confectionery and candy production ahead of the important Halloween holiday season.
NPD
Premium chocolate brand, Lindt has introduced a new Choco Wafer into its UK outlets that after it was recently awarded a ‘superstar’ rating from market researcher, Nielsen Bases.