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Olam: COVID-19 is driving UK to look to plant-based snacks

Issues of taste, texture and limited choice remain barriers to growth in plant-based snacks and confectionery

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

Lockdown has led to a significant change in the nation’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa.

Kids these days: FONA looks at how Gen Z, Gen Alpha will eat

New report from the ingredient company looks the ways the next generations will change consumer behavior.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

The insights, part 1 of which was released this week as part of the report, “All About the Kids: Part I: Generational Comparisons & Their Flavor Favorites,” are both exciting and a little jarring.

See’s Candies announces individually wrapped candies, new holiday for Halloween season

Company encourages people to celebrate National Choose Your Chocolate Day, on Sept. 16, which corresponds with Mary See’s birthday.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

See’s Candies is launching two new individually wrapped candies for the upcoming Halloween season, which is slated to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

New candies made with essential oils

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

Born from an idea to help those fighting cancer, Essential Candy is aptly referred to as "Candy With A Purpose," and is available in both Signature Blends and cannabidiol (CBD) hard candies.

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NCA responds to LA County not allowing trick or treating amid COVID-19

The largest county in the country had offered a list of alternatives including online parties and drive-in movie nights.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

LA County, located in the state of California, is the largest in the country, with 10.4 million people. The county has had 249,241 cases of COVID-19 and 6,036 deaths.

Jelly Belly clarifies that ‘Gold Ticket’ contest is not connected to them

David Klein has been promoting the contest, but he is not currently affiliated with the Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

Jelly Belly has released a statement clarifying that they are not connected to the Gold Ticket Giveaway contest that’s gone viral over the past few days.

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

Company looks to lower price points, classic brands to entice pandemic-weary travelers.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail is launching a tight range of SKUs representing the highest selling products.

Barry Callebaut collaborates with Japanese chocolate industry on sustainable cocoa

Morinaga, Yuraku Confectionery, FamilyMart Co., Ltd., G+ Spread, Le Chocolat De H, Chocolate Design and J.Maeda and others are working with Barry Callebaut on the initiative.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

The Barry Callebaut Group is collaborating with Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans, retailers and wholesalers to make sustainable chocolate the norm for the Japanese market.

Alter Eco launching foundation to promote dynamic agroforestry

Chocolate company aims to expand climate-positive model.

September 4, 2020

The Alter Eco Foundation will work directly with cacao farmers to help them transition to dynamic agroforestry, a method of regenerative agriculture with environmental, economic and social benefits.

COVID-19 lockdowns offer new opportunities for snack market

Vegan, clean-label snacks will help drive growth, says Transparency Market Research.

September 4, 2020

Lockdowns associated with COVID-19 will serve as a springboard for the snack products market to expand its footprint across untapped regions and opportunities over the next decade, according to Transparency Market Research.

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Olam: COVID-19 is driving UK to look to plant-based snacks

Kids these days: FONA looks at how Gen Z, Gen Alpha will eat

See’s Candies announces individually wrapped candies, new holiday for Halloween season

New candies made with essential oils

NCA responds to LA County not allowing trick or treating amid COVID-19

Jelly Belly clarifies that ‘Gold Ticket’ contest is not connected to them

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

Barry Callebaut collaborates with Japanese chocolate industry on sustainable cocoa

Alter Eco launching foundation to promote dynamic agroforestry

COVID-19 lockdowns offer new opportunities for snack market

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