Confectionery & Chocolate

Arla and Mondelēz partner to launch Milka chocolate milk

30 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley

The partnership will see Arla Foods leverage its expertise in dairy innovation, whilst benefitting from the strong brand recognition of Mondelēz International's Milka.

Researchers join forces with chocolate industry to maximise use of cocoa fruit

22 May 2024 | By Leah Hockley

Efforts are focused on investigating the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit, which would increase the profitability of cocoa cultivation while making chocolate a healthier indulgence.

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Supply Chains Report by New Food

22 March 2024 | By New Food Magazine

Dive into the Core New Food Supply Chains Report, exploring Brexit concerns, ethical sourcing, Cargill's Cocoa Promise impact, Nestlé's initiatives, and Princes Group's transformations.

Europe’s first KitKat with Nestlé Accelerator cocoa debuts

22 January 2024 | By Grace Galler

Nestlé introduces Europe's first KitKat crafted from cocoa grown by farmer families from its Income Accelerator programme.

Mars shares plans for a $237 million baking facility in the US

16 January 2024 | By Grace Galler

As part of its Nature’s Bakery project, Mars has announced it will be opening a 339,000 sq. ft. baking facility in Salt Lake City.

Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens

8 December 2023 | By Grace Galler

In this instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls in the UK and US including a popular chocolate being recalled due to it containing pieces of rubber.

Our bitter-sweet tooth: The dark side of mass-produced chocolate

6 December 2023 | By Dr Johnny Drain

Dr Johnny Drain bites into the bittersweet truth about chocolate, noting ethics, sustainability, and a cocoa-free future to address challenges.

FSA urges consumers not to buy fake Wonka and Prime bars

5 December 2023 | By Grace Galler

Members of the public have been warned by the FSA to not buy or eat fake Wonka or Prime chocolate bars as they are potentially “unsafe to eat”.

Making raw chocolate mainstream

5 December 2023 | By Grace Galler

New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Kris McGowan about the birth of The Raw Chocolate Company and its mission to create chocolate that is “better for our tummies, better for farmers and better for the environment”.

A new chapter for cocoa: Nestlé’s Income Accelerator Programme

30 November 2023 | By Grace Galler

Exploring cocoa supply chain sustainability, Simone Kleinau from Nestlé Deutschland took to the stage at Food Ingredients Europe to share how the company’s Income Accelerator Programme supports cocoa farmers and their families.

Ingredients – Feel-good chocolate

28 November 2023 | By New Food

Discover the latest ingredients innovations with our in-depth focus, featuring advancements in the world of chocolate.

Recall Roundup: Salmonella and foreign objects

24 November 2023 | By Grace Galler

In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US including chocolate being recalled due to the presence of plastic.

Recall Roundup: Salmonella and choking hazards

3 November 2023 | By Grace Galler

In this week’s Recall Roundup, we look at food recalls from the UK and US including Toxic Waste Slime Lickers being taken from shelves due to the possibility of them being a choking hazard.

Recall Roundup: Allergen labelling edition

6 October 2023 | By Grace Galler

In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food and beverage recalls in the UK and US that have occurred over the last week.