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Exclusive: Concerns over lack of Easter shelf space for SME confectioners in major retailers
Key industry concerns have been expressed over a perceived lack of smaller and medium-sized confectionery manufacturers being represented on major British retail shelves this Easter, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Giovanni Ferrero gains major Premio Leonardo honours
A major enterprise honour has been bestowed upon Giovanni Ferrero, Executive Chairman of Ferrero Group, who has claimed the coveted Premio Leonardo 2025 accolade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Demise of dark Toblerone on British shelves draws sharp fan response
After decades on British shelves, Toblerone is set to lose its longstanding dark chocolate variety, as its manufacturer Mondelez, claims consumer tastes have evolved into other product areas, writes Neill Barston.
Belgian chocolate spread brand Boerinneke marks 70th anniversary with new series
Classic Belgian chocolate spread brand Boerinneke is marking its momentous 70th anniversary with two new spread flavours – pistachio, and almond, adding to its popular series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Targeting a Proper shake-up of the British snacking market
British confectionery brand Proper has pledged to shake up the snack aisle once again by taking on the nation’s favourite flavour by designing its first-ever cheese range.
ISM Japan 2025 underway at Tokyo Big Sight
The third edition of ISM Japan is now underway in Tokyo, bringing together global sweets and snacks professionals for three days of exhibitions, industry insights and business networking.
Stockley’s extends classic hand-crafted sweets range
Encouraged by notable category growth in confectionery (7.9% year on year), Lancashire’s hand-crafted sweets business, Stockley’s has extended its series.
Ferrero unveils major Easter Rocher line-up amid seasonal survey of consumer habits
Just ahead of its appearance at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, Ferrero Rocher has unveiled its key Easter collection of chocolate products celebrating the season, writes Neill Barston.
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Reaching the “summit of snacking” with Reese’s filled pretzels
In the wake of a number of wider innovations from Reese’s, the US brand, there has been a notable buzz surrounding its fresh concept of its classic confectionery featuring in filled pretzels, writes Neill Barston.
Omron delivers fresh automation centre supporting manufacturers
Industry solutions group Omron has delivered a new Automation Centre in Suttgart,Germany, focused on supporting manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators in tackling major societal challenges, including labour shortages within business segments.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Industry study asserts CBD-infused product market could top $291 billion within a decade
Latest industry research has indicated that the CBD-infused product market could be worth as much as $291 billion by 2032, including growth in confectionery and snacks-based products, writes Neill Barston.
“Oinking fantastic” fusion sees release of pigs in popcorn blankets
UK-based snacking company Popcorn Kitchen introduces a notable new arrival to its series in the form of Strawberry chocolate pigs in popcorn blankets for its home-popping product series.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
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