Entrepreneur Yasir Patel proves a confectionery hit with “Aldi’s Next Big Thing”An ambitious entrepreneur from Blackburn, Lancashire, Yasir Patel is celebrating success after securing a major contract from the Aldi supermarket chain after triumphing on its ‘Next Big Thing’ screen series, reports Neill Barston.
Harry Specters chocolate gains Aldi distribution deal, with inspiring firm supporting autistic employeesViewers of Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing witnessed the inspiring story of Harry Specters chocolate business, which supports employment for those with autism, rewarded with a major contract from the leading retailer, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolatier’s ‘Bar of Crisps’ line makes TV bid for national distributionA bold new chocolate product packed with crisps that became a social media hit on TikTok is set to be judged by retail buyers, featuring in a Channel 4 television series screened this evening (Thursday), reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Kinder’s Bueno Mini among winners of US Product of the Year awardsThe 2022 Product of the Year USA Awards have announced this year’s winners, with confectionery and snacks brands being among those claiming accolades. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Global festive retail marketing goes into annual overdriveWith Christmas around the corner, the marketing push from key manufacturers has understandably gone into overdrive, as key confectionery businesses attempt to make up for some of the considerable lost opportunities during the pandemic. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
