Palm fruit extract offers added health benefits, less bitterness.
November 30, 2020
Phenolaeis, supplier of sustainable palm fruit extract, has created a functional dark chocolate with added wellness benefits and a clean taste with less bitterness.
Red is said to evoke love, passion and anger, but in addition to those feelings, GNT says it can inspire excitement and encourage consumers to explore food and drink.
“Traditionally the drivers for consumers have been a lot of innovation, a lot of health and wellness, and sustainability. These days the drivers are basically availability and convenience,” said Jorge Izquierdo, v.p. of market development for PMMI. “You buy what you can find. And you try to go to one single super market.”
Award recognizes brands that see increases in retail dollar, unit sales.
November 24, 2020
HI-CHEW's Original Mix peg bag was recognized for its success in increasing retail dollar sales and units during the year that followed the redesign launch.
Red Ripper, Cheekies to appear on shelves in early 2021.
November 24, 2020
Nestlé Australia has revealed the names of two confectionery items it decided to rename due to racial overtones that were “out of step with the company’s values.”
NCA releases third report on COVID-19 confectionery shopping trends.
November 20, 2020
The National Confectioners Association's report combines shopper survey data and recent sales data to investigate shoppers’ new approaches to purchasing seasonal confectionery products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expansion will add 70,000 sq. ft., 50 jobs to Bloomington, Illinois facility.
November 20, 2020
Ferrero North America has announced plans to build a new chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America.