ConfectioneryNews.com presents an interactive map of the fastest growing and fastest falling chocolate markets in the world over the past five years complete with analysis from Euromonitor International.
The rising level of interest in naturalness as a whole has been making a growing impression in the confectionery sector and driving the move to “clean labeling" by the industry, according to new market data from Innova Market Insights.
Confectioners are struggling to reduce their dependence on seasonal products in Brazil, but could benefit from the growth of premium chocolate, according to an analyst from Leatherhead Food Research.
It's fair to say that pastry chef Ryan Stevenson was not received warmly by Belgium's chocolate community after he won the national chocolate contest and in quick succession the praline award at the prestigious World Chocolate Masters.
Nestlé continues to strengthen its global research and development network with the inauguration of its newly extended Product Technology Centre (PTC) for confectionery in the United Kingdom.
Mondelez International-owned Cadbury has filed a patent for a chocolate that can tolerate hot climates by re-refining the chocolate after the conching step.
Although health is normally not a key driver in confectionery purchasing and consumption, the rising level of interest in naturalness as a whole has been making a growing impression in the confectionery sector and driving the move to “clean labeling” by t
Sugar users in the EU have welcomed plans to release more sugar to the market, while counterparts in the US have condemned the sugar lobby for allegedly exaggerating available supplies.
The new Lindt Mocha Coconut dark chocolate bar features rich coffee, delicate coconut flakes and premium Lindt EXCELLENCE bittersweet chocolate in a simply satisfying combination of intense and familiar flavors.
Major industry players including Mars, Mondelez International and Barry Callebaut are due to appear at the World Cocoa Conference in the Ivory Coast, which gets underway today.
Sweden’s leading confectioner Cloetta has posted falling profits in the third quarter (Q3) as it struggled in several EU markets and was hit by higher raw material prices and restructuring costs from its Leaf merger.
