News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
SOTIC 2024
National Confectioners Association (NCA) president & CEO John Downs opened this year’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) by celebrating 10 years at the helm with the reminder that industry plays an important role in the US economy.
Easter 2024
Nestlé Confectionery shares its 2024 Easter line-up, bringing egg-citing new products and popular classics to shop shelves across the UK & Ireland.
Easter 2024
Next generation oat m!lk chocolate H!P (Happiness !n Plants), has revamped its plant-based eggs for Easter 2024.
Easter 2024
Luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini has launched a new 'Easter in colours' collection ro celebrate the purest form of spring influenced by bright flowers, budding new shoots and vibrant leaves.
Easter 2024
Hershey is hitting Easter with its Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Unwrapped, a poppable sensation that adds a touch of innovation to the cherished seasonal traditions.
‘We know from evidence that measures to transform the food environment are more likely to be effective in improving diet – and reduce health inequalities – than measures aimed at encouraging individuals to change their behavior, said Scotland’s Minister...
Sustainabilty
The influential and respected cocoa consultant Dr Kristy Leissle has launched a new marketing company that puts cocoa farmers’ perspectives at the centre of the procurement process so they can share in revenue from the sale of their beans.
Mondelez International-owned Cadbury Australia has revamped the packaging for its Easter series to meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging, and as part of the firm’s long-term efforts to reduce plastic use and wastage.
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Concerns surrounding the potential health impact of artificial colors are driving a shift towards natural alternatives, with spirulina concentrates emerging as an effective option.