Karlshamn, Sweden — During its third quarter, AAK AB’s chocolate and confectionery fats division had 7 percent growth in operating profit and saw sequential volume gains since June, according to the supplier. The news follows a tough second quarter for the…
Barry Callebaut Reveals Cabosse Naturals Cacaofruit Ingredients
Zurich, Switzerland — Barry Callebaut AG is leveraging its Cacaofruit Experience range for Cabosse Naturals, a line of ingredients made completely from cacaofruit. Using pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, a flour made from the peel, the supplier reports the ingredients…
Innova Highlights 5 Trends To Watch In 2021
Arnhem, The Netherlands — Transparency will grow more important next year, according to Innova Market Insights, which has revealed four other trends that will impact markets during 2021. “Transparency throughout the supply chain will dominate in 2021, with consumers searching for…
Potato Chips: Regional Brands Stake Their Claims
Using locally sourced potatoes, recognizable ingredients and slower cooking processes, regional potato chip manufacturers are carving out shelf space by offering consumers unique flavor profiles, textures and memories. Many can claim cult-like followings cutting across virtually all demographics. This popularity…
40% Of Americans Use Mints To Manage Mask Breath
Washington — A new NCA survey found 40 percent of Americas use mints to manage mask breath, while 32 percent turn to gum and 22 percent prefer hard candy. The news comes as two-thirds of Americans say they plan to trick-or-treat,…
Zombie Skittles Costume Encourages Social Distancing
Hackettstown, NJ — With a six-foot-wide frame and the ability to emit the smell of rotten zombies to encourage social distancing, Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., LLC is releasing Zombie Skittles costumes for Halloween 2020. The costume resembles a pack of…
Organic Chewie Fruities Are The Grand Prize In Wonderama Costume Contest
New Milford, CT — Torie & Howard, Inc.’s organic Chewie Fruities are the grand prize in this year’s Halloween costume contest hosted by children’s TV program Wonderama, the candymaker reports. The television program is asking viewers to submit costume photos on…
Hershey Reveals Reese’s Hands-Free Halloween Door
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is bringing a hands-free, one-of-a-kind trick-or-treating experience this Halloween with the Reese’s Trick-or-Treat Door, a robot that dispenses peanut butter cups, according to the candymaker. Directed by a remote control from up to 5,000 feet…
Hershey Named One Of America’s Most ‘JUST’ Companies
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. has ranked 34th on America’s Most JUST Companies list compiled by Forbes and JUST Capital. The list recognizes U.S. businesses that are leading on issues such as investing in employees, supporting communities and reducing environmental…
Nature’s Garden Gets Updated Packs, Slogan
Totowa, NJ — Cibo Vita Inc. is marking its 10th anniversary with new packaging and slogan, “Powered By Plants,” for its Nature’s Garden line, according to the company. The new packaging features a modern logo and bold face type, which replace…
