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Exclusive: Premium chocolate brand Montezuma’s sprinkles its festive chocolate magic
An inviting series of Christmas chocolate creations has been unveiled by UK premium chocolate brand Montezuma’s, as the brand continues to grow its profile within the British market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Santa’s Christmas is shaping-up just fine with KitKat innovation
If anyone is deserving of a break this time of year, then it’s surely Santa once his present dispensing tasks are complete, and he’ll now be able to put his feet up with KitKat’s first ever shapes, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Swizzels Squashies forms key partnership with Co-Op Live
The UK’s Co-op Live arena is offering visitors to the venue a sweet surprise, with the chance to immerse themselves in the world of Swizzels Squashies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Germany’s iba bakery and confectionery show returns with major new features
The global bakery sector, as well as confectionery industries will be making a beeline for Düsseldorf in Germany next Spring for the next edition of iba, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Festive time to shine with Ferrero’s Add Your Golden Touch campaign
Finding ways to enjoy the best creative Christmas forms a key message from Ferrero this festive season, with its Add Your Golden Touch, which has been backed by actress Jennifer Love-Hewitt, reports Neill Barston.
Seasonal joy spreads with Ethel M Chocolates Christmas luxury Christmas series
Luxury confectionery brand Ethel M Chocolates, part of the Mars group has offered up a host of seasonal surprises to offer fans some festive fun this Christmas, writes Neill Barston.
M&M’s offers a slice of Red One Christmas confectionery movie magic
The Christmas spirit is already well and truly with Mars Wrigley, as its flagship M&M’s brand forges a partnership with newly-released seasonal family movie, Red One, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach opens its sixth London store, marking its 200th global retailing site
Luxury chocolate brand Läderach has moved to expand its presence in the UK, through opening its sixth store in London this month, at High Street, Kensington, representing its 200th site globally, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation greets UK PM’s COP29 support for tackling climate change
Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appearance at the global COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in which he outlined key environmental commitments from the government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Walkers Chocolates unveils 100% recyclable paper packaging for its Turkish Delight and bar ranges
Following in the wake of wider industry environmental improvement measures, Walkers Chocolates has confirmed it has moved to feature 100% recyclable paper wrapping for its own brand Turkish Delight and mint cream bar ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA report reveals chocolate sales continue to rise, as consumers value affordable treats
A fresh report from the National Confectioners Association has revealed that chocolate sales in the US reached $21.4 billion, representing a new high for the category, with 65% of shoppers considering it an affordable treat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill reveals progress on delivering against sustainability and supply chain goals
Cargill has released its latest impact report for 2024, noting key milestones for its community engagement, environmental policies and and operating progress, such as investing $100 million into sustainability projects including support for the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mixel delivers key equipment lines for Ivory Coast chocolate processor
Global chocolate mixing equipment business Mixel has reported success with installing new lines at a site in Ivory Coast, and achieving a reported 70 per cent energy reduction in manufacturing processes, writes Neill Barston.
Have a high-octane break with KitKat’s new Formula 1 deal
As race contenders hit the starting grid, Nestlé is aiming to be at the front of the pack as it signs a major deal for KitKat to become the official chocolate bar of Formula 1, reports Neill Barston.