Blogs
Can proposals for a world first snacks tax in the UK tackle the obesity crisis?
It’s a particularly rare occasion to see confectionery making front page headline national news, but the past week has seen the emergence of a potential global first being introduced in the UK, in the form of a tax on snacks.
BDSI’s work highlighting confectionery sector skills training sets the standard
This past week, Germany’s BDSI national confectionery organisation has highlighted a broad range of training opportunities for the sector, which highlighted the encouraging state of the industry there.
Welcome to the Sweety Guy
Damion Elson AKA The Sweety Guy, reviews Wright & Co Brandy Snaps and Perfectionery’s latest gummy sweets.
Studies reveal chocolate’s prized status remains undimmed
The results of Cargill’s latest study showing that the majority of consumers in the US indulge in their favourite chocolate treats can come as little surprise.
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Nestlé’s major health and nutrition review could pave the way for similar sector moves
Among the most notable breaking news stories of the past week has surely been that of Nestlé confirming it is to re-evaluate its health and nutrition strategy, after it emerged that two thirds of its ranges are not considered as being healthy.
Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions
Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Savoury Snacks
Cadbury’s move urging support for chocolatiers is vital
Conventional wisdom on marketing strategy dictates that attention is largely focused on encouraging consumers to want more or engage more with a certain product or brand, yet in these strange days we inhabit, these rules are now being broken.
Momentum continues to build for the World Confectionery Conference
With just under a month to go before our debut World Confectionery Conference, preparations are going from strength to strength as major industry players are continuing to sign up and participate.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Thanks to our global subscribers – we hope to welcome even more in 2021
This week’s blog entry offers a simple note of thanks to all our subscribers who are a vital part of our ongoing coverage of the confectionery sector and its related markets.
Cocoa sector sustainability in West Africa remains under considerable threat
This week’s column is devoted to echoing the views expressed a few days ago by Brett Beach, director of ethically founded chocolate brand Made In Africa, regarding cocoa sustainability.
Confectionery sector looks to a more settled summer for retail revival
That’s it! Easter’s done and dusted for another year. It’s too soon to know whether Easter 2022 will be a ‘normal’ one, free of restrictions, but we can always hope.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Seasonal
Impact of Brexit and Covid felt as confectionery exports nosedive
The UK government’s latest figures on British chocolate exports to the EU reducing by 68% in January due largely to Brexit policies makes for extremely sobering reading for all involved.