Queen Elizabeth II

Cadbury loses Royal Warrant for the first time in 170 years

Cadbury has seen its much-coveted Royal Warrant underlining its status as a producer to the monarchy removed by Buckingham Palace for the first time in 170 years, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Exclusive: Winter wonderland inspires Prestat’s stylish festive confectionery

Luxury chocolate brand Prestat has continued its trend for distinctive Christmas releases with its latest batch of offerings for the season, including corporate gifting options, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Exclusive: The global confectionery sector 2022 year in review

Editor Neill Barston offers a reflection on the most notable moments of 2022’s global confectionery calendar.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Prestat chocolates confirms parent group president Riccardo Illy receives Royal Warrant

UK premium chocolate brand Prestat has confirmed that Riccardo Illy, chairman of the Polo del Gusto sub-holding of the Illy Group, has been appointed with the confectionery company’s long-cherished Royal Warrant to serve Queen Elizabeth II, writes Neill Barston.

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Prestat pulls out the stops with confectionery fit for a Queen

As one of the very few brands to have a production warrant from the Queen, and beloved by the late Roald Dahl, Prestat remains an iconic British confectionery brand. Neill Barston explores its London production facilities as it contends with operating amid ongoing pandemic conditions

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability