Chocolate and confectionery ingredients

NPD trend tracker: From discount fusion to 'healthy' treats

24-Jun-2019 By Katy Askew

This week's round-up of innovation from across Europe sees the opening of a meatless butcher and the launch of some unusual 'fusion' cuisine from discounter Aldi. Healthier options are also on display, with the introduction of 'better-for-you'...

Protein-rich doughnuts, ice cream and chocolate bulk up confectionery sector

19-Jun-2019 By Flora Southey

Protein-added treats are muscling into the confectionery category, but are these alternatives to traditional ice creams and chocolate bars ‘healthy’? FoodNavigator speaks with Mars Wrigley, Jim Buddy’s, and the British Nutrition Foundation.

How can sustainable soy reach scale? Trader, supplier, FMCG and consumer weigh in

17-Jun-2019 By Flora Southey

Just 2% of the global soy market adheres to the Round Table on Responsible Soy’s zero deforestation and conversion standards, so what can we do to scale-up sustainable sourcing? FoodNavigator hears from Cofco, FrieslandCampina, Nestlé, and WWF UK.

AAK’s cocoa butter offers 'excellent bloom-retarding capabilities' to extend shelf-life by up to 400%

14-Jun-2019 By Katy Askew

Swedish-Danish vegetable oil supplier AAK has developed a new cocoa butter that can extend shelf-life by between 50% and 400%.

Could music hold the key to discovering healthy food that tastes good?

13-Jun-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Scientists are using music and sound to make food taste better. Could this help food innovators discover the Holy Grail: healthy food that tastes good.

The Netherlands cracks down on child labour with due diligence bill

04-Jun-2019 By Flora Southey

The Child Labour Due Diligence Law aims to stamp out modern slavery in the Netherlands’ global supply chains, according to the Senate.

Sustainability

Cargill’s update on its Cocoa Promise shows progress towards greater transparency

04-Jun-2019 By Anthony Myers

Company say it is realizing supply chain traceability, empowering cocoa farmers, and tackling pressing issues such as deforestation using the power of technology, in latest report.

Exploring the commercial potential of aquafaba

03-Jun-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Aquafaba may offer potential for food innovators looking to capitalise on the growing demand for vegan and plant-based food recipes.

Fresh evidence of links between ultra-processed food and health risks revealed

31-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Two pieces of research published in the British Medical Journal provide fresh evidence of the links between popular processed food and a range of health risks.

The latest scoop on ice cream trends: ‘Marrying health and indulgence’

31-May-2019 By Flora Southey

The global ice cream category is “stepping up its innovation game”, according to Mintel global food & drink analyst Honorata Jarocka, who says brands are responding to consumer demand for healthy and tasty desserts.

Vanilla for Change: Unilever leveraging tech to tell sustainable sourcing story

29-May-2019 By Katy Askew

Unilever hopes to leverage growing consumer interest in sustainable sourcing and present the “human” side of its vanilla supply chain through its new ‘Vanilla for Change’ marketing campaign.

Healthy OOH eating sector ‘set to grow’ predicts Kantar

20-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Opportunities for healthier out-of-home food sector choices will grow in the UK as the food industry tackles the obesity crisis, according to market research specialist Kantar.

Better evidence needed on Mondelēz cocoa sustainability commitment: analyst

03-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

The commitment by Mondelēz International to use 100% sustainable cocoa makes business sense -- but it now it needs to demonstrate it can truly improve people’s lives and the planet, says one analyst.

Nine trends driving flavour innovation

17-Apr-2019 By Oliver Morrison

The ‘Instagram effect’ means consumers are more open than ever to new flavours. International Taste Solutions (ITS), which manufactures and supplies natural flavourings to the baking, snacks, dairy and active lifestyle sectors, teamed up with market research...

Fazer pledges to use 100% cage-free eggs: ‘It is realistic, but there are challenges’

11-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

The Finnish food company is collaborating with suppliers in its commitment to use cage-free eggs across operations in Nordic and Baltic countries, sustainability director Nina Elomaa told FoodNavigator.