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Ticking the plant-based box: Vegan-friendly confectionery gathers pace, says Innova Market Insights

In the confectionery market, increasingly milk-free and gelatin-free products are hitting the shelves, answering the demands of health-conscious…
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Tags: Chocolate, Flavor, Market Trends Source: Symrise

The Great Dark vs. Milk Chocolate Debate

Bitter or sweet, chocolate is a universally loved treat that evolves with the times to be both comforting and indulgent. As consumers move towards…
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Veganuary 2021 Attracts Record Numbers With Boost to Confectionery Sales Predicted

UK non-profit organisation Veganuary is predicting 2021 is going to see its biggest participation since the global initiative began in 2014 with more…
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Hot Cocoa Bombs Booming: Dallas-Area Sweet Shops Try to Keep up With Demand

Hot cocoa bombs are the bomb right now. In the last few months, this hot food trend has been going viral on TikTok and Instagram. Kids love them, and…
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Tags: Chocolate, Dessert, Food Trends Source: Today

Hot Cocoa 'Charcuterie' Boards are a Sweet Spin on a Savory Favorite

Gingerbread houses got a savory twist this year with "charcuterie chalets," so it's only fitting that charcuterie boards would get their own sweet…
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Drinking Cocoa Can Make You Smarter, Say Scientists

New study, published in Scientific Reports, is the first to recognize the cognitive effects of flavanols in young, healthy participants and the link…
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Tags: Chocolate, Flavor, Industry Source: Bake Mag

Health Benefits and Messaging About Chocolate

How big of a deal is the health message about chocolates with consumers today? And which messages resonate most of all? [more...]
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A Tesla Engineer Designed the Perfect Chocolate Chip

In the millennial-old tradition of baking, the classic chocolate chip cookie is a remarkably new invention.  READ MORE HERE Photo: Pexels.com -…
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Tags: Bourbon, Chocolate, Flavor Trends Source: Bake Mag

Alcohol-Infused Chocolates Become A Big Seller

There is much more to alcohol beyond its boozy effects, and a recent trend highlights that approach. For several years, the alcohol-infused food…
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A Look At Pairing Honey With Other Flavors In Chocolate

Consumers want comfort in their candies and chocolates, especially in recent times. However, they also want to feel good after indulging in their…
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Insights From the StarChefs Panel Discussion in Austin, Texas

As host of the food-centric podcast Flavors Unknown, Emmanuel Laroche knows his…