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Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise

3 February 2021

Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights.

CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs

1 February 2021

CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European…

World Confectionery Conference 2021 set to move online

27 January 2021

The debut World Confectionery Conference is to be migrated online for the inaugural event, which will now be held on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends

20 January 2021

The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according…

Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

19 January 2021

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its…

Almonds remain among key health-focused trends for 2021

6 January 2021

Healthy living and a shift towards a greater range of plant-based food options including nutritionally beneficial snacks, are among the key emerging sector trends for…

Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate

14 December 2020

A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including…

CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges

11 December 2020

With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade…

World Confectionery Conference date revised for October 2021

11 December 2020

Considering present business conditions, and with participants' safety and health in mind, the World Confectionery Conference will be moved from March next year to a…

The colour of love holds the key for GNT, hailing red as 2021’s major product shade

24 November 2020

Colouring food specialists GNT has identified red as the key colour trend for 2021, as a shade that has long held a place in many…

Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta

24 November 2020

Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane…

Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill

13 November 2020

he Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from…

GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate

27 October 2020

The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio.

Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda

21 October 2020

Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental…

Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase

21 October 2020

As a member of Confectionery Production’s editorial board, Andy Baxendale has plenty of tales from his varied career. Editor Neill Barston meets him at his…

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