Barry Callebaut breaks ground for chocolate factory in India

20,000-sq.-meter facility to become operational in 2020.

July 23, 2019

The Barry Callebaut Group has broken ground for its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India.

India-based battery company launches fruit chews

Eveready Industries India to use distribution system to become ‘significant player’ in Indian fruit chew market.

Alyse Thompson

January 10, 2018

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Dry cell battery manufacturer Eveready Industries India has entered the Indian confectionery market by launching fruit chews under the Jollies brand.

India's FSSAI recently proposed allowing vegetable oil in chocolate.

India proposes allowing vegetable oil in chocolate

Draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standard Regulations will allow up to 5 percent of vegetable fats that are not cocoa butter.

Abigail Watt

August 17, 2016

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India's growing chocolate market might grow a little bit quicker.

India poised for double-digit growth in confections

UK market research group projects growth for all categories, with chocolate leading the way

October 30, 2013

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In its The Future of the Confectionery Market in India to 2017 report, Canadean, a UK-based market research group, predicts the Indian confectionery sector will post strong double-digit compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for both value and volume — 18.2% and 14.5% respectively — between 2012-2017. The category is the expected to be the third fastest growing segment of the 15 food sectors monitored by Canadean in the country, but will remain as the fourth largest market sector.

People want their treats, but don’t always want all of the dietary impact resulting from indulgent decisions. As a result, the popularity of low-sugar and no-sugar candy and confectionery products continues to grow. But who is buying these products, where are they buying them, and why?

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Barry Callebaut breaks ground for chocolate factory in India

India-based battery company launches fruit chews

India proposes allowing vegetable oil in chocolate

India poised for double-digit growth in confections

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