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The return of ‘Shrinkflation’ affecting Cadbury Dairy Milk bars is an unwelcome development
Guest blog: The decision by Mondelēz to reduce Dairy Milk sharing bars by 10% in size has re-ignited the ‘shrinkflation debate’ on how manufacturers handle inflationary pressures. Cloe Legrand, consumer analyst at GlobalData, offers her view on this major industry topic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cadbury’s customers set to chose company’s next bunny ad campaign
US confectionery customers are being invited to judge some of the cutest pets around who are trying out for the fourth annual Cadbury Bunny tryouts, writes Neill Barston.
Cadbury extends its Caramilk series with new buttons range for sharing occasions
Encouraged by the success of Cadbury Caramilk in 2021, the brand has confirmed it is set to expand the range to include a new series of confectionery buttons for UK customers.
Cadbury launches Dairy Milk alternative vegan bar in response to consumer demand
After two years of development, Cadbury has confirmed a vegan alternative to its classic Dairy Milk Bar, known as the Plant Bar, which will hit shelves from next month, reports Neill Barston.
Cadbury announces return of Match & Win on-pack promotion
Returning for its fifth consecutive season in partnership with a host of the UK’s biggest football clubs, Cadbury’s shopper promotion will return from August through to November this year.
Mondelēz opens community green gym at Cadbury-linked site
A community venture to create a new green gym and growing space has been created by Mondelēz International, for locals in Bournville, UK, as part of its Health for Life scheme, writes Neill Barston
Mondelēz records strong quarterly growth boosted by key business acquisitions
Mondelēz International has posted a key upturn in financial results for its second quarter, with net revenues up 12.4% to $6.6 billion for the period, despite a backdrop of broader trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Hitting the sweet spots with sugar alternatives
Over the past decade, the so-called war on sugar has continued to intensify, with many health experts describing it as “public enemy number one”. Confectionery Production examines industry’s response, reports Daisy Phillipson
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Cadbury’s move urging support for chocolatiers is vital
Conventional wisdom on marketing strategy dictates that attention is largely focused on encouraging consumers to want more or engage more with a certain product or brand, yet in these strange days we inhabit, these rules are now being broken.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury encourages consumers not to buy its Dairy Milk and back UK chocolatiers
In a highly unusual move, Cadbury has urged UK consumers not to buy its Dairy Milk Bars for their next confectionery treat, and instead support local chocolatiers, who have been under particular pressure amid the pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
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Focus: Dairy market continues to deliver key developments despite alternative ingredients growth
The dairy market may not have gained quite the same level of press in recent times as its growing range of alternatives, yet it’s a truly global market with plenty of life left in it, as editor Neill Barston reports
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Twizzlers challenges consumers with mystery confectionery flavour
The US-based Twizzlers confectionery brand is bringing some intrigue to the Hershey-owned brand in releasing its first ever mystery flavour, reports Neill Barston.
Easter treat analysis highlights e numbers within key seasonal ranges
As the nation prepares to celebrate this weekend, analysis of the some of the most popular UK Easter chocolate treats has examined which products contain the most e numbers, reports Neill Barston.
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Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability