confectionery
UK businesses reach out to government for support amid major market challenges
Businesses across the UK’s food and drink sector, including within snacks and confectionery, have called on the government to support growth amid a period of major combined challenges.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kent chocolate business Cocoba unveils UK’s largest Easter egg
An ambitious charity project from Kent-based confectionery business Cocoba has succeeded in what is believed to be the largest British Easter egg ever created, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Make the most of World Confectionery Conference 2025 early bird rates
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference this year are fast taking shape, with our keynotes assembled for the event, as it calls in on Brussels to once again put some of the biggest issues, developments and trends under the spotlight.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert set for US expansion with new Charlotte facilities
A core strategic investment is being delivered by Schubert North America as it begins construction on its new regional facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Ring Pop US facilities mark company’s key manufacturing chapter
US confectionery manufacturer has confirmed a major development for the business in opening an expanded 120,000 sq/ft factory in Moosic, Pennsylvania, amid key growth for the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Danish confectionery business, Toms Group, reports strong annual results
Leading Danish confectionery business, Toms, has recorded a strong annual performance for the past year, with its 2024 results yielding DKK 98 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Major sustainability gains scored by Netherlands’ GNT colouring foods
Netherlands-based colouring food group, GNT, has achieved a major milestone in being over halfway to its core mission of reducing carbon emissions at its Exberry factories, writes Neil Barston.
World’s largest Creme Egg takes centre stage at Cadbury World
Chocolatiers in the UK have taken Easter to a whole new level, as the world’s largest Cadbury Creme Egg is unveiled as a star attraction at Cadbury World in Bournville, Birmingham, reports Neill Barston.
Lakrids by Bülow celebrates International liquorice day with world record tasting session bid
A bold campaign featuring a million confectionery samples will be unleashed by Lakrids by Bülow for what is believed to be a global record attempt of its kind tomorrow and Saturday (11-12 April), as it sets out on its continuing mission to make the world taste liquorice, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cargill study finds consumers seek out ever-greater product ranges containing high levels of protein
Latest studies from Cargill have shown that consumers are seeking out greater levels of protein in their diet, which includes engaging with the fast-rising nutrition bar and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut adopts determined tone with latest results, despite “unprecedented market volatility”
Barry Callebaut has struck a determined stance on its outlook for the remainder of 2025, despite “unprecedented volatility” in cocoa markets that have seen sales volumes drop 4.7% against the previous year, to 1,085,048 tonnes, as it releases its six month results for 2025, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almond Board of California welcomes figures showing notable market growth
The Almond Board of California has welcomed research revealing key growth for almond butter in a number of categories including use within confectionery, which delivered 7% growth for the segment over the past six years, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
The “Break brothers” champion workers’ time-outs for US KitKat campaign
An innovative campaign from Hershey’s KitKat in the US sees the brand embarking on a fresh character driven campaign under the banner of the “Break Brothers,” underlining the value of taking a working time out, writes Neill Barston.
Ritter Sport delivers Tesco initiative, amid brand’s key UK retail expansion
Premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has marked its debut digital in-store activation across Tesco stores nationwide, which comes amid a period of significant expansion in the UK for the German-founded business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability