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Oreo-maker Mondelez hit with euro 337.5 million antitrust fine by EU
The EU fined Mondelez "because they have been restricting the cross border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products within the European Union," the EU's competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, said.
Cocoa’s relentless rally is pushing the market to breaking point
Cocoa futures have surged as poor harvests in West Africa, where most of the world’s beans are grown, sparked a third year of shortages.
Unravelling cotton candy's sweet origins: Exploring the 120-year journey of the pink fluff
Around 1897, inventor William Morrison and a confectioner created a machine to make fine-spun sugar.
A Viennese cake may have lessons for butter chicken
Ongoing battle between Moti Mahal & Daryaganj restaurants is oddly similar to Vienna’s 90-year-old chocolate cake case.The legal battle over the ownership of Sachertorte, a dense chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and chocolate icing, took place in Vienna.
Neelam arrested for protesting outside Parliament participated in farmers' agitation: Family members
Some locals from Neelam's village said that she had also gone to the site of wrestlers' agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Two persons, including Neelam, protested outside the Parliament building and sprayed coloured gas from canisters while shouting slogans 'tanashahi nahi chalegi' (dictatorship will not be allowed). They were arrested by the Delhi Police. Neelam, who is around 36-years-old, was currently staying in a PG accommodation in Hisar for the last five months where she was preparing for competitive examinations, her brother Ram Niwas said.
Why Indian sweets struggle to become world famous
The article discusses the historical and cultural perceptions of Indian sweets, or mithai, both within India and abroad. It notes that Indian sweets have often been characterized as too sweet, greasy, and brightly colored. The colonial-era British Raj contributed to this view, using sweets to emphasize India's perceived differences.
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National Candy Corn Day 2023: What is Candy Corn made of? Here’s what you need to know
Given its divided fanbase, many people have staunch opinions about candy corn — either people cherish it or loathe it.
Sweet Memories Spanning Generations: The unique tale of Murdoch Brown's iconic cinnamon Christmas cake
The heartwarming tale of this cake goes back to a time when India was firmly under the British raj in 1883. Brown's great-great grandfather, Murdoch Brown, owned a cinnamon plantation in Anjarakandy, Kannur. The story, passed down through generations, tells of a day when Murdoch Brown visited the Mambally's Royal Biscuit Factory at Thalassery, carrying a rich plum cake. He posed a challenge to the bakery owner, Mambally Bapu - to recreate the plum cake he had brought from England in time for Christmas.
Q4 results this week: Adani Ports, Adani Transmission, IRCTC, Apollo Hospitals and others
Nifty stocks fell short of the estimated 10.6% with 9.7% while Nifty 500's earnings improved by 11.7% compared to the estimated 8.9%, indicating the outperformance of mid- and small-caps. Equity markets will take cues from macro data, US debt negotiations, and central bank policy meetings. Companies such as Adani Transmission, IRCTC, NHPC, Torrent Power, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are among many to release the Q4 earnings in the last week of May.
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient
About 70% of the world's supply of gum arabic, for which there are few substitutes, comes from the acacia trees in the Sahel region that runs through Africa's third-largest country, which is being torn apart by fighting between the army and a paramilitary force. Wary of Sudan's persistent insecurity, companies dependent on the product, such as Coca Cola and Pepsico, have long stockpiled supplies
India's confectionery 'queen' tells women to dream big, follow their hearts
Pune-based Deb says creation of the replica of the Milan cathedral is by far her biggest, in terms of scale, and it fetched her a place in the prestigious World Book of Records in 2022.
High levels of lead & cadmium found in dark chocolate bars. Is it time to quit the sweet treat?
Cadmium and lead can cause harm to the body, especially during pregnancy and childhood.
Essentials get costlier as local output dips
A fall in domestic production, strong export demand, lag time in offloading the central pool of wheat stocks and supply constraints have led to a shortage of supplies and continued increase in costs of key commodities.
Strawberry or spiced pumpkin? Treat your Valentine to a delicious slice of cheesecake
These cheesecake recipes will win your partner's heart.
Craving for something sweet on Sundays? A dreamy chocolate peanut butter pie may be the answer
Indulge your sweet tooth this Sunday!
History on a plate: How a Kerala trader became the first Indian to bake a cake
Bapu's ingenious rendition of the British plum cake opened a new chapter in Indian culinary history.
From chicken dishes to plum cakes: How to host the perfect Christmas dinner party
Are you thinking of hosting a Christmas dinner but don't know where to start? Check out these recipes.
Focus on shoppers in Bharat: Mars Inc global chief tells India unit
The India unit of Mars Wrigley is the fastest growing market for the company within its emerging markets businesses. Weihrauch, who took over the global role of chief in September this year, said in his India address: “Simplify and continue to invest in diverse talent and technology and in understanding consumers and shoppers of Bharat and India in order to have a relevant winning strategy.”
International Chocolate Day 2022: Here are chocolaty greetings, wishes to celebrate this day
It’s International Chocolate Day on September 13. We’ve got all you need to know about the day, along with some chocolaty greetings, wishes and quotes for you. Globally, World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7
Meltdown averted but six months on, Russians face economic pain
"I've started to spend more, but I've also started to save more," said Tatiana Lazar, a 33-year-old confectioner and mother of two from Moscow. "Now I limit my desires, my wants in shops and in the standard of living. I don't really believe that prices will go down." Putin has promised for years to raise real disposable incomes, a measure of people's purchasing power, but a survey by state polling agency VTsIOM showed that 64% of people in Russia had no savings as of mid-February.
Rasgulla, Mysore Pak & Golgappa: India’s palate is an unusual fusion of history, flavour & myth
From desserts to street snacks, all have a unique place in the history of India.
Russian consumer companies turn to India as western brands pull the plug
Yandex Market, involved in imports, logistics, customs clearance, storage and distribution of goods, is exploring the possibilities of sourcing apparel and fashion, toys, bed linen, home decor, textile fabrics, consumer electronics, kitchen items, tea and leather items from India, according to an industry source. Food retailer X5 told ET that it is interested in expanding its cooperation with Indian suppliers of drinks, seafood, tea, coffee, chicory, rice, canned food, kitchenware, and fresh grapes, among others.
Valentine's Day cooking: Delectable raspberry and white chocolate shortbread cookies
You could even spend the day donning the baker's cap with your loved one.
'Tis the season: Remembering George Fernandes's 2001 cake tradition to jawans as a Christmas present
Every year, Koshy’s Bakery in Bengaluru sent increasingly large amounts of plum cake to the border.
A toothsome twist to economics: Adding a dash of relish to the so-called dismal science
Nobel Prize-winner Abhijit Banerjee's brother recently revealed he is a great chef.
Ever wondered how chocolate gets the smooth texture? Science behind key process decoded
Conching is a mixing process that evenly distributes cocoa butter within chocolate.
India one of the fastest growing markets in 2018 - Mondelez CEO
For the $26 billion Mondelēz, the Indian business accounts for less than $1 billion by revenue, but market share of flagship brand Cadbury Dairy Milk in the country was the highest for Mondelēz globally.
Cadbury’s purple reign ends bitterly; now even Earth has a claim to the colour
Had Cadbury’s prose been a shade less purple, the company might have won its case.
Ferrero India melts into a loss in FY18
The maker of Kinder Joy chocolates and Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread posted revenues of Rs 1,538 crore, with net loss of Rs 89.6 crore during year to March 2018.
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