confectionery

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.

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 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…

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 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…

Cargill set to expand its Mouscron innovation facilities with new House of Chocolate

21 September 2020

Construction has started on a major project for Cargill, which is set to deliver a €21 million investment in creating a House of Chocolate innovation…

Muriel Korter named as Caobisco director general

20 August 2020

Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery industry association has appointed Muriel Korter as its new director-general.

Cargill’s annual report praises workforce amid major global challenges

12 August 2020

The Cargill group has released its annual report which acknowledges 2020 major challenges facing the agri-food sector, with coronavirus having placed a greater emphasis on…

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,…

Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund

5 August 2020

A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting…

Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group

29 July 2020

Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a…

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