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Walking and chewing gum at the same time

U.K. government association asks gum manufacturers to cover more of cleanup costs.

April 19, 2017

Local governments in the United Kingdom are calling on chewing gum manufacturers for more help with a sticky situation they say costs millions of British pounds a year.

Report: Clean, 'mindful' eating a concern for roughly half of consumers

Nearly two-thirds of consumers say taste is deciding purchase factor.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

Clean eating continues to be priority for about half of American consumers, but taste is usually the deciding purchase factor, says a new trends insight report by FONA International.

Balancing with better-for-you confections

Healthful ingredients, health concerns continue to be factors in introduction of better-for-you confections

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

If consumers must have that candy bar or those jelly beans, they might as well make it count, right? That's where better-for-you confections come in.

President of Mondelez’s North American division leaves post

Chief Growth Officer Tim Cofer to serve in interim.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

Mondelez International’s North America division will have new leadership. The Deerfield, Ill.-based confectionery and snack giant announced Tuesday that Roberto Marques, executive v.p. and president, North America, will leave the company. Chief Growth Officer Tim Cofer will fill the role in the interim.

Barnana Crunchy Organic Banana Brittle

Wholesome Valley Foods, Santa Monica, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 17, 2017

Barnana's new Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle is a nutrient-packed, organic snack made from upcycled bananas.

Report: Mondelez begins process for new ceo

Chairman, CEO Irene Rosenfeld has served since 2006.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 12, 2017

Mondelez International is preparing to find a new ceo, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Cargill establishes licensed buying company for cocoa in Ghana

Company uses digital systems for cocoa traceability, farmer payment.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 12, 2017

Cargill has established a licensed buying company in Ghana, allowing the ingredient supplier to directly source cocoa from certified farmers and maintain a traceable purchasing model.