Chocolate and confectionery ingredients

NPD trend tracker: From Starbucks capsules to ruby chocolate and gluten-free snacks for kids

18-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

This month sees the nationwide launch of KitKat Ruby in retailers across the UK and spring water packaged in eco-friendly cartons – sealed using caps made from sugarcane. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends to hit supermarket...

Sustainable stevia: Tate & Lyle to assess eco impact of sweetener

14-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

Ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has partnered with NGO Earthwatch to assess the sustainability of its stevia supply chain, from seedling producers to industrial farms.

New product

Cargill adds to its cocoa powder range with launch of Gerkens CT70

12-Feb-2019 By Anthony Myers

New cocoa powder is specifically aimed at creating a chocolate experience in taste and smell in baked goods.

‘We are changing the culture of chocolate and cookies’: Spirulina maker Prolgae developing vegan, organic ‘superfood’ treats

08-Feb-2019 By Katy Askew

Indian company Prolgae Spirulina Supplies sells its sun-dried spirulina as an ingredient to food and nutraceutical markets in Europe and the US. With ambitious plans to expand, the group is now working on establishing finished food products that deliver...

Should Norway ban energy drink sales to kids? Ever-increasing consumption perceived ‘a real problem’

01-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

A survey has revealed that three out of four Norwegians support the introduction of age limits on energy drink sales.

Germany pushes for EU-wide ‘binding regulations’ in cocoa production

31-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Establishing a single standard for sustainably-produced cocoa could impact how industry buys and processes the soft commodity.

2019 on the pulse: France champions nuts, legumes and wholegrains in dietary guidance

28-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Unsalted nuts, pulses and wholegrains have been added to France’s dietary guidance, which in 2019 also promotes environmental sustainability and consideration of the Nutri-Score label system.

NPD trend tracker: From vegan butter to 'wonky' veg crisps

28-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

From a functional, on-the-go apple cider vinegar juice, to a two-ingredient vegan butter, and gluten-free Japanese rice flour for French bakers. FoodNavigator looks at what is trending in Europe's new product development space.

Sustainability goals hamstrung by competition law, Fairtrade body argues

25-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

A Fairtrade report has found that UK businesses perceive competition law as a hindrance to sustainability objectives across the supply chain.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2019

Waste experts gather in Davos: There is ‘no silver bullet’ to the world’s plastic pollution problem

24-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Is there an end in sight to plastic pollution? Industry experts say the answer lies in addressing the economics of waste, changing consumer behaviour, and prioritising product design.

EU votes to blacklist ‘dual quality’ food with maximum €10m penalty

22-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

MEPs have voted to fine companies marketing ‘dual quality’ food up to €10m, or 4% of the trader’s annual turnover, in a bid to protect consumer rights.

‘Europe has huge potential and a long way to go’: Algaia eyes growth in algae ingredients

22-Jan-2019 By Katy Askew

French algae ingredients supplier Algaia wants to expand the European market for algae-based products. CEO Fabrice Bohin speaks to us about the region’s potential and runway for growth.

NPD trend tracker: Aperitif pairings, Arabica coffee & Fairtrade basmati

21-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Another chocolate and hazelnut spread enters the market, organic rice varieties come to Germany, and experts pick which snacks best match our wines. FoodNavigator looks at what is trending in new product development.

'Drastically increased price': Damaged crop drives cardamom and poppy seed price spike

18-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

EHL Ingredients says it is working hard to fulfil orders for UK customers after adverse weather in India and the Czech Republic damaged cardamom and poppy seed crops.

Sustainability rankings: FMCG ‘more responsive’ to campaigners but single-use plastics still a top concern

17-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Unilever and Nestlé’s initiatives in palm oil sustainability and animal welfare have helped rank the corporates among the most praised by non-government organisations.