Nestlé is helping to accelerate the development of China’s coffee industry with the construction of new facilities that will provide farmers with training in improved growing techniques, at the same time as promoting the beverage to more consumers. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the local government in Pu’er, Yunnan province, agreeing […]
From dark chocolate to milk chocolate, the affordable little luxury that is chocolate powers a seemingly recession-proof market, unhindered by recent economic downturns. As the ultimate indulgence, chocolate appeals to a wide range of consumers creating a thriving market, particularly among the urban populations in India. India is the world’s fastest growing market for chocolates. […]
Based on data revealed by the Department of Labour’s Child Labour Cocoa Coordinating Group (CLCCG), the non-profit groups behind the Raise The Bar, Hershey campaign, concluded that while many companies have increased their commitments to reducing child labour in the communities they source from, others lag behind, notably Hershey and Barry Callebaut. This week the […]
With lager companies now also looking to capitalise on the growth in the UK cider market, it seems that the nation’s desire for this fruity drink shows no signs of losing fizz just yet. Indeed, according to new research from Mintel, three in five adults (60%) now drink cider, significantly up from the previous year’s […]
At Food and Beverage News we keep a watchful eye on our industry. So it’s only natural that we develop an opinion of certain aspects of the sector, and now we have decided to share these opinions with you our reader, in a new segment – TOP 5 That Thrive. Every bi-monthly, we will present […]