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GNT Red

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 17, 2021
“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”
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Cargill Veliche couverture

Cargill launches two new Veliche dark couverture chocolates

Cocoa for couvertures is sourced from El Salvador, Democratic Republic of Congo.
March 17, 2021

“In developing our new Signature Origins products, we searched the cocoa-growing regions of the world to bring chefs chocolate with unique flavor profiles that truly stand apart from current gourmet offerings,” said Wim Bastiaens, Cargill’s gourmet and distribution director.


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Pectin gummy candy
Ingredient Innovations

Vegan, clean label, and brilliant textures: How candy makers can benefit from pectin

As companies look for plant-based ingredients, and more cannabis gummies hit the market, pectin gains popularity.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
March 15, 2021
When Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. launched its first soft gummy products in the U.S., the company made sure to note one of the ingredients. It wasn’t a specific flavor, a specific color, or even a specific sweetener — it was a gelling agent.
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Ingredion introduces U.S.-made pea protein, starch

Company has opened new manufacturing facility in Nebraska.
March 8, 2021

Ingredion Incorporated has made two new additions to its plant-based portfolio produced at the company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska.


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Guittard baking chips

Guittard introduces Beyond Sugar baking chips

Line includes 100% cacao chips, 72% cacao chips sweetened with coconut sugar.
March 3, 2021

Guittard Chocolate Co. has launched Beyond Sugar chocolate — a line designed to unite the artistry of chocolate making with evolving dietary awareness.


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Omnom Mr Carrots

Iceland’s Omnom Chocolate introduces Easter items

Company launches Mango-Passion Milk Chocolate Almonds, Lakkris Sea Salt Krunch.
March 1, 2021

Iceland’s Omnom Chocolate is elevating the Easter basket with its newest selections: Mango-Passion Milk Chocolate Almonds and Lakkris Sea Salt Krunch.


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