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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.

Crystal Lindell

July 23, 2020

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Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

BENEO launches organic chicory root fiber, rice starch

Orafti Organic offers natural prebiotic for confectionery, bakery applications.

July 13, 2020

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BENEO has expanded its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolios with two new organic solutions.

COVID-19’s impact on functional ingredient trends and other insights from Cargill

The ingredient company offers advice on how to navigate the functional ingredient sector.

Crystal Lindell

July 6, 2020

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Experts at Cargill recently took some time to answer questions about functional ingredients, offering insights into health-conscious consumers, the impact of COVID-19 and balancing health benefits with taste.

KOHLER Chocolates introduces line of protein bars

Brand also revamps chocolate bars, launching with five new flavors.

Alyse Thompson

June 23, 2020

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KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has launched a new line of protein bars and revamped its existing chocolate bar line.

Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

New research reveals that 60 percent of respondents plant to increase spending on healthy/nutritional ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2020

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Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average.

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

The leguminous plant produces pea-style pods containing seeds and can be used in food manufacturing.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2019

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Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

Are consumers really choosing natural claims over price and taste?

FMCG says consumers are paying more attention to natural claims when snacking in Germany, however are price and taste still more important?

Will Cowling

August 27, 2019

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FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are moving toward paying attention to flavor and natural formulation above the price of a snack when looking to treat and reward themselves.

Norti Nutrition chocolate bars promote gut health

Dairy- and gluten-free chocolate bars contain prebiotics, probiotics.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2019

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Norti's chocolate bars are enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria.

Gutsii prebiotic chocolate

Gutsii, Corinda, Queensland, Australia.

Alyse Thompson

March 18, 2019

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Gutsii chocolate is packed with prebiotics and is an excellent source of dietary fi ber for a healthy gut.

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Equipment dedicated for making nutritionally-enhanced centers.

March 5, 2019

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Kimmie Candy has added a chocolate lentil-forming line to its factory in Reno, Nevada. Installed late last year, the line required an investment of more than $120,000.

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