chocolate
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
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
Royal Society for Public Health joins dozens of organisation calling for government backing on healthy products
A collective of 35 health organisations and children’s advocacy groups have written to the UK’s recently appointed Chancellor, Rachel Reeves and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, urging them to focus on promoting healthier option food ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, 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.
Hotel Chocolat moves to expand premium St Lucian cacao chocolate series
A distinctive new six-strong series of chocolate batons, bars and drinks from Hotel Chocolat premium confectionery brand has been launched using St Lucian cacao from its own farming estate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery Production extends media partnership with ISM and ProSweets
With the major global events fast approaching, ISM Cologne and ProSweets has confirmed it has re-signed a longstanding media partnership with Confectionery Production magazine, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Behind the scenes at JJASnack’s confectionery education mission
Having laid out ambitious plans for growth over a decade ago, JJA Pack chocolate handling systems is expanding further with a valuable educational spotlight on the UK manufacturing sector, as Neill Barston discovers meeting company founder Jamie Ashpole
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars unveils latest insights-driven Snickers and M&M’s treats
An innovative series of insights-based product releases have been unveiled by Mars Wrigley, including new Snickers Pecan bars, M&M’s Peanut and Jelly, and Skittles Pop’d, offering a key twist on classic ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz confirms major move for plastic recycling for UK Cadbury sharing bars
A key environmental move has been unveiled by Mondelēz International with confirmation of a deal with industry specialists Amcor that will see the major manufacturer’s UK Cadbury sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock, wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability