Chocolate and confectionery ingredients

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.

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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.

Nutella rival’s ‘more ethical and healthier positioning’ to attract repeat customers, predicts analyst

16-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Barilla’s chocolate hazelnut spread is palm oil-free, contains less saturated fat than Nutella, and according to Euromonitor analyst Emil Fazira, threatens Fererro’s stronghold in Italy’s bread spread market.

Danish ‘foodshakers’ advise government on ingredients policy

15-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Denmark’s advisory board for the ingredients industry has issued recommendations to the government, detailing how to “reap the industry’s large growth potential up to 2030”.

Germany targets food waste with supermarket scanner tech

15-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

A compact scanning device that determines the freshness of food in supermarkets is under development in Germany, where the Bavarian government is tackling food waste.

UK launches consultation on restricting junk food promotions

14-Jan-2019 By Katy Askew

The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a public consultation on the government’s plans to restrict promotions of food and drink products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).