Travel Journalism - Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

What the Mondelēz investment in Pakistan tells us about export opportunities in the region

Chocolate and snacking giant, Mondelēz International, is investing $5 million into its Pakistan business. Mondelēz Pakistan, a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, will use this cash injection to grow its local presence in the country and increase its export capabilities.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Cocoa crisis: Ghana’s output almost halves

Amid a third difficult season for cocoa farmers, the latest figures on cocoa output fail to stave off ongoing worries from within the sector. With the current harvest almost complete, Ghana’s cocoa output is more than half its average, the country’s government-led cocoa board Cocobod reports.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Inside Mars Wrigley's strategy to tap emerging global markets

With $22bn of sales, Mars Wrigley maintained its title of the world’s biggest confectionery firm in 2023 by a comfortable margin.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

How to get ready for halloween 2024

As consumers shop for summer-inspired sweets, the next big confectionery season, manufacturers should already be focussed on halloween. New product launches, formulation updates and engaging marketing campaigns are all opportunities for brands to connect and engage with halloween-loving shoppers.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Six things generation alpha consumers want

Generation alpha otherwise known as the adolescent demographic, is the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. Around 2.5 million gen alphas are born every week. By 2029, the demographic’s economic footprint is anticipated to be $5.46 trillion (€5.1 trillion), nearly as much as millennials and gen zers' spending power combined.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

The top 4 premium trends in confectionery in 2024

Whether bought as a gift or for themselves, the ever-popular permissible indulgence trend continues to evolve. So, too, are the flavours, textures, packaging formats and sales channels that show confectionery is premium.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

7 Things you need to know about the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD)

The European Union’s (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Sweet gestures: Meet the brands using candy to change lives

Cadbury has partnered with leading dementia charity Alzheimer’s Research UK to bring back its classic packaging designs for chocolate shoppers’ favourite, Cadbury Dairy Milk.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Indirect cocoa supply chain challenges the effectiveness of EUDR

On 5th June, the Retailer Cocoa Collaboration (RCC) released its latest trader assessment results, bringing to light the lack of sustainability progress and ethical efforts.

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

How much sugar is really consumed globally? And how much do shoppers care?

In the global league table of sugar consumption, India takes gold. But it’s a headline that only tells half of the story because it also has the highest population (18% of all humans on the planet live in India).

confectionerynews.com • 23rd September 2024

Should brands look to India for novel flavour inspiration?

India is a tale of two confectionery markets. The western segment, as described by investment firm Aavishkaar Capital is highly organised and dominated by global multinationals such as Nestlé SA, Mondelēz International and Perfetti Van Melle.

Medical Device Network • 11th August 2023

AI prompts wave of medical tourism

Every year, approximately 14 million people around the globe travel overseas for medical treatment, accorting to the Medical Tourism Association.