Chocolate and confectionery ingredients

NPD trend tracker: From insect-based snacks to chocolate coated superfruit

11-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

Nestlé launches its first ever Milkybar milk and white chocolate offering, cricket-based crackers hit UK shelves, and Red Date superfruits get a dark chocolate makeover. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.

Cargill overcomes colour challenge in cocoa with enhanced ‘reddish’ pigment

06-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

Food giant Cargill has filed a patent for a method to “naturally adjust” the colour of chocolate products with an increased reddish hue.

‘The first product to put our plastic pledge to the test’: Nestlé launches Nesquik All Natural in paper packaging

04-Mar-2019 By Katy Askew

Nestlé is launching a new variety of Nesquik in Europe. In a move indicative of its global commitments on single-use plastics, Nestlé is rolling Nesquik All Natural out in an innovative new paper packaging material that is plastic-free and fully recyclable.

NPD trend tracker: From Brexit hampers to kombucha energy drinks

04-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

From an Italian 'Brexit Box' full of non-perishables for UK shoppers, to a kombucha and apple cider vinegar energy drink, and a 300th-year anniversary Jubilee cheese in Liechtenstein, FoodNavigator brings you the last new product development...

Norwegian gov’t called to action: ‘Social media is actively used to promote unhealthy food’

01-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

Norway’s youth is not adequately protected from the often subtle and sophisticated digital marketing techniques of unhealthy food brands, says the Norwegian Consumer Council.

Five health & wellness trends transforming packaged food strategies

28-Feb-2019 By Natasha Spencer

As health and wellness and snacking trends emerge as leading influences in the packaged food industry, we explore how food manufacturers and brands can appeal to consumer needs in this competitive landscape.

NPD trend tracker: From Nestlé ‘on the go’ cereal to Kinder ice cream for kids

25-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

As February draws to a close, Nestlé launches recyclable breakfast cereal boxes, Unilever and Ferrero bring Kinder ice cream to the UK, and a Welsh bakery champions historical legends in a range of packaged breads. FoodNavigator brings you the latest...

Chocoa Conference 2019

Chocoa 2019: The economics and politics of cocoa

22-Feb-2019 By Anthony Myers

The seventh Chocoa Conference in Amsterdam got straight down to business on the opening day, with discussions ranging from deforestation, child labor and famer incomes.

Nestlé looks East for inspiration: Japanese KitKat Green Tea Matcha to hit Europe

21-Feb-2019 By Katy Askew

KitKat Japan is a notable success story for Nestlé. At a time when food sector revenue has been under pressure – not least in Japan where demographic trends such as the ageing and declining population have depressed the market – KitKat Japan has gone...

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.

Spirulina maker Prolgae developing organic ‘superfood’ treats and 'antioxidant' tablets

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 and tablets...

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.