How fats and oils are evolving to create healthier chocolates

Experts from ADM, AAK offer insights into the latest innovations and how candy companies can best use them.

October 21, 2020

Experts from ADM and AAK offer insights into the latest innovations and how candy companies can best use them to create the perfect chocolates.

Fat replacement

New fat replacement Epogee avoids messy side effects

The product, made with plant-source oils, originally designed to replace cocoa butter in chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2019

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Epogee is a new fat replacement that can lower the fat in food without causing the side effects commonly caused by products like Olestra, such as gastrointestinal issues.

Fats and Oils trends: Greener palms light up industry practices

In light of increased environmental concerns, which route is best for working with palm oil?

Kelsey Ott

November 24, 2014

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Sustainability is undoubtedly a buzzword in this age, but the line between echoing support for environmentalism and ensuring that ingredients do no harm is not yet defined, especially in the palm oil industry.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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How fats and oils are evolving to create healthier chocolates

New fat replacement Epogee avoids messy side effects

Fats and Oils trends: Greener palms light up industry practices

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