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Mondelēz International reports gains on core sustainability goals, including cocoa sourcing
US-headquartered Mondelēz International, Inc has reported gains against its core sustainability goals in its latest Snacking Made Right Report, including improving its Cocoa Life scheme now covering 91% of its supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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
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.
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
“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.
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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
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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