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Environmental focus for Fudge Kitchen sees notable wildlife initiative take shape
British-based confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen has unveiled an eco-friendly venture with Creating Nature’s Corridors, a Cambridgeshire-based initiative founded by Vhari Russell.
pladis enhances its Better Biscuits platform, as it unveils core range extensions
The pladis global snacking and confectionery group has delivered a strong period of activity including key launches at Sweets & Snacks Expo, alongside a re-launch for its Better Biscuits platform, reports Neill Barston.
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Hershey unveils major releases for key Sweets and Snacks Expo showcase
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo has seen Hershey deliver one of its most expansive category innovations yet, including the delivery of a new milk chocolate with caramel bar, new Kisses series and Reese’s Bark, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo opens in Indy with key industry confectionery launches
An innovative and energetic tone was set for the first full day of Sweets & Snacks Expo, as some 1,000 exhibitors across the sector assembled for the much-anticipated 2025 edition, writes Neill Barston.
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Supplier showcase sparkles for Indy’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
A diverse array of innovative businesses across equipment, systems and ingredients segments were on hand in Indianapolis today for the supplier showcase of Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
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A host of industry talent marked with Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 accolades
A celebratory vibe kick-started this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, as its first evening saw a broad range of companies claim industry honours, including Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn gaining Best in Show, reports Neill Barston.
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Mars brand Kind Snacks moves to enhance recycling of US ranges
A significant eco-friendly move has been unveiled by Mars Wrigley owned Kind Snacks band, as it unveils its debut curbside recyclable paper wrapper pilot in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Nomo unveil trio of key vegan chocolate bars for UK market
British vegan confectionery brand Nomo has unveiled a trio of new indulgent flavours including Salted Popcorn, Birthday Cake and snackable Cookie Dough countline bars, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelez and Lotus Biscoff enhance partnership with latest Cadbury product
The successful launch of a co-branded Cadbury Biscoff product, the Côte d’Or L’Original with crispy Lotus Biscoff pieces, is part of an ambitious growth strategy for Mondelēz Benelux to reach €1 billion in sales by 2030.
Ferrero prepares major releases for Sweets & Snacks Expo including Nutella peanut flavour
Final preparations for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis are now in full swing, with Ferrero among major brands set to unveil new innovations, including its first new North American flavour release in the form of a new peanut variety, writes Neill Barston.
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Video interview: Cocoba cracking a British confectionery record
Having set what is believed to have been a British record for its giant 7ft Easter egg, Kent’s Cocoba is now on a mission to crack its next task of melting down its colossal creation into 3,000 bars, with proceeds going to charity. Catch our video interview for the inside story.
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Barry Callebaut reveals key areas for creating chocolate success
With the confectionery market facing a notable array of tests, Swiss headquartered Barry Callebaut has devised its top-five manufacturers checklist of core areas for success in developing chocolate ranges, reports Neill Barston.
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Valrhona prepares Lotus Collection for major TFWA Singapore expo
Major French chocolatier Valrhona is set to join a host of industry businesses within the travel retail sector, including fellow confectioners, at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Ferrero’s Sebastiano Collino becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote
Plans are progressing strongly for our World Confectionery Conference, with Sebastiano Collino, becoming the second member of Ferrero to be joining our must-attend event this autumn as a keynote speaker.
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