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COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.

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.”

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.

Mars Wrigley to introduce compostable packaging for U.S. Skittles brand

Company collaborating with Danimer Scientific on packaging materials.

March 17, 2021

Mars will continue to evaluate opportunities to scale sustainable packaging technology across its portfolio of brands and categories.

Nibmor names Prabha Cheemalapati as CEO

Company to rebrand, update packaging.

March 17, 2021

Cheemalapati will lead a team of seasoned professionals on the path of establishing Nibmor as the go-to snacking chocolate brand.

Thorntons to close 61 retail stores

Ferrero-owned brand to focus on online, grocery sales.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 16, 2021

British chocolatier and retailer Thorntons announced it will close 61 retail stores as a result of continued pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nestlé Australia co-develops recycled plastic wrapper for KitKat

This innovation is driven by Nestlé's pledge to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third by 2025.

Crystal Lindell

March 15, 2021

Multiple companies worked together to process waste soft plastic, turn it back into oil, and create a food-grade prototype wrapper.

Nominations sought for NCA’s Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation

Award given annually at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

March 15, 2021

Organizers for the Sweets & Snacks Expo are seeking nominations for the Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation, an honor given annually to a National Confectioners Association (NCA) supplier member company for advancing the confectionery industry through breakthrough innovation.

Puratos launches venture to drive innovation in food tech

Venture will serve as startup incubator, provide direct investments.

March 15, 2021

Sparkalis can offer scalable support to accelerate business growth for food tech innovators and help startups in the “seed” or “pre-seed” phase to turn their ideas into scalable products.

Barry Callebaut opens third chocolate manufacturing facility in India

Facility set to add up to 120 jobs to the region.

March 15, 2021

The Barry Callebaut Group has opened a new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India, representing the company’s biggest investment in India to date.