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US State of Treating report 2022 reveals boost for chocolate and candy sales

15 March 2022

Key findings from the National Confectioners Association's annual State of Treating report revealed US chocolate sales rose 9.2% to $16.7 billion in 2021, as other…

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Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture

7 March 2022

Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms.

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Hershey celebrates Women’s History Month with “She” special bar packaging

23 February 2022

The US-based Hershey group has marked Women’s History Month through highlighting “SHE” at the centre of its global brand, reflected in limited edition packaging of…

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Dawn Foods cocoa filings target sweet baked goods category

1 February 2022

An innovative launch from Dawn Foods is set to benefit the sweet baked goods category in the form of its new fat-based, pre-and post-bake, ready-to-use…

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National Confectioners Association welcomes strong US Christmas sweets sales results

16 December 2021

The critical pre Christmas sales period for the confectionery sector has seen key growth in the US, with total seasonal sales up 20% over last…

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Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products

22 November 2021

Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the…

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Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction

21 July 2021

The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as…

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Confectionery firms including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé and Mondelez call for EU-wide cocoa policy

26 June 2021

Key confectionery businesses including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé, Mondelez International and Tony's Chocolonley have joined with the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade in stepping up calls for…

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Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

22 February 2021

The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting…

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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…

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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…

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Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series

10 August 2020

Almonds have retained their place at the top of the tree in Europe for the fifth time running as the number one inclusion for confectionery,…

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Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction

1 May 2020

US-headquartered ingredients business Ingredion has launched its first polyol sweetener, Erysta Erythritol for the European and Middle East region for use across confectionery and bakery…

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The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businesses

27 April 2020

The US-founded Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has unveiled “Make Mine Fine”, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from across America and other key global…

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Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets

8 April 2020

Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

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