MAY Solae’s ethical gong
Solae LLC, soy ingredients specialist, has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of theWorld'sMost Ethical (WME) Companies 2012. This is the third consecutive year Solae has been honoured by Ethisphere for this award and the company is one of only four food and
beverage manufacturing companies out of the more than 140 companies worldwide to have received the honor in 2012. "It is a significant honour for
Solae to be recognised for the third time by the Ethisphere Institute,” said Solae’s Vice President Cornel Fuerer.
Consumers continue to enjoy sweet treats
According to the Confectionery Market Update 2012, a new report published by market intelligence provider Key Note, the confectionery market grew by 7.5 per cent to £5.41bn in 2011. According to the findings, the chocolate confectionery sector is estimated to be worth £4bn after rising by 7.2 per cent over the course of the year, while the value of the sugar confectionery sector has risen by 8.5 per cent to reach £1.41bn. Key Note attributes the industry’s success to various factors, though consumer demand for sharing formats played the dominant role. According to Key Note,
consumers, in an effort to combat the economic downturn, are increasingly opting to stay at home for a ‘night in’ rather than going out. Confectionery sweetens this experience, yet everyone munching on their own chocolate bar is not very social; as a result, there has been a rise in the demand for sharing bags. 2011 saw a surge in the introduction of this format and this trend is set to continue in 2012 as the crisis persists. Therefore, rather than developing new products, manufacturers have transformed existing ranges into bite-sized formats, which are ideal for sharing. Meanwhile, the growth rate of the sugar confectionery sector
was higher than that of chocolate in 2011 because, says Key Note, of consumer perception that these products are the healthier option. While there is an increasing
amount of ‘healthy’ confectionery, Key Note does not believe this is a dominant trend. When consumers indulge in confectionery, most want to treat themselves rather than be preoccupied by the amount of fat in their sweets or chocolate bar. As a result, manufacturers have opted instead to produce confectionery that uses more dark chocolate, which is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, or is made using fairtrade ingredients. In spite of high demand and
sales, 2011 has not been an easy ride for confectionery manufacturers, says Key Note. The price of sugar has shot up drastically and production costs are weighing profit down. Genuine innovation is rare, meaning that manufacturers have to devise new ways of keeping the spark in the industry. The negative connotation of confectionery as a contributor to growing obesity in the UK also threatens the industry. Still, Key Note thinks that
2012 will be a good year for industry, and anticipates that the market in the UK will be worth £6.77bn in 2016.
Tate & Lyle
goes online Tate&Lyle, the global ingredients and food solutions provider, has announced the launch of
www.yourdrinksolutions.com, a dedicated site for beverage manufacturers. With the launch of
www.yourdrinksolutions.com, the drinks industry nowhaswhat the company calls “a one-stop shop for innovation.” According to Tate&Lyle, beverage manufacturers around theworld can nowdip into aworld of solutions, ideas and ingredients for their products. Thewebsite is the brainchild of the food and drink experts of Tate&Lyle. "Whatwe deliver to customers
is somuchmore than great ingredients,” says Caroline Sanders of Tate&Lyle Speciality Food Ingredients. “It’s amore competitive position, a faster route tomarket, amore successful result.We call it the Tate&Lyle advantage, and it’swhat this website is all about."
Jubilee Lunch Douwe Egberts has announced their support of The Big Jubilee Lunch, part of the central weekend of events to celebrate the Queenʼs Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. As a supporter of the Big Jubilee Lunch, Douwe Egbertsʼ efforts come as a part of their on- going marketing strategy to support local communities and encourage people to become 'local stars' within them. Led by the Eden Project, The Big Lunch is an annual initiative which encourages people across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun. With the 2012 Big Jubilee Lunch forming part of the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations, this yearʼs festivities are set to be bigger and better than ever. Corrine Hopwood of Douwe Egberts UK, says: “We are thrilled to be an official supporter of the Big Jubilee Lunch. By enjoying something like a shared lunch, we can all embrace our local communities and feel a renewed sense of British pride during this special year."
Douwe Egberts’
DIARY DATES
23-25 APRIL Improving Diet & Nutrition WILTON PARK,WEST SUSSEX
www.wiltonpark.org.uk
This is the third in a series on ʻAgriculture, Food and Land Use: The International Policy Challenges,ʼ whichWilton Park is running over three years in association with the University of Exeter. This conference will explore a variety of diet and nutrition-related themes, including examples of best practice in tackling under- and mal-nutrition and the policy implications and challenges of dietary change. FDF members are invited to attend.
3-16MAY Drupa DÜSSELDORF FAIRGROUNDS, GERMANY
www.drupa.com
Widely regarded as theWorldʼs biggest print show, Drupa returns for a fortnight of print-related innovation from around the globe.
Drupa looks at all aspects of printing from prepress, premedia and print finishing, all the way to paper converting and packaging.
17MAY SFDF/IFST/REHIS 10th Annual Symposium RADISSON BLU, GLASGOW
www.fdf.org.uk
The SFDF hosts this event for the food and drink industry on regulation and industry standards, making it a 'must attend' event for everyone involved in the industry.
23MAY FDF: Is Sustainability a Marketing Threat or Opportunity? NEWZEALAND HIGH COMMISSION, LONDON
www.fdf.org.uk
The Chartered Institute of Marketing host this Question Time event on sustainability. You will be able to ask a high level panel of experts anything on the subject.
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