Chocolate candy is going through an evolution or a "reboot" -- a freshening up that taps novel concepts, ingredients and inclusions to boost its relevance.
Nestlé New Zealand today unveiled a multimillion-dollar facility that will expand availability of gluten-free products in New Zealand and create new export opportunities for Maggi and Docello food service brands.
Long heralded as a way to reduce overall sugar intake without cutting indulgences altogether, sugar-free confections give consumers a way to have their sweets and eat them, too.
But this rant about stress in America actually brings up a perfect opportunity for the happiest profession in the world — candy making. Today, more than ever, we need to take time out and, yeah, indulge ourselves to maintain our sanity.
Clean eating trends are the talk of the food world as an increasing number of health-conscious consumers seek foods that are labelled organic and “preservative-free.” This increased focus and adoption of nutritious eating habits and healthier lifestyles has enhanced awareness about the benefits of consuming organic food.