Ferrero
From exotic elixir to 3pm snack
As we enter the fifth year of preparations for another edition of World Confectionery Conference, it is impossible not to think of how chocolate, consumer demands and market trends have drastically changed in the last five years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tic Tac Chewy series gains its first major media campaign
After its major release at Sweets & Snacks Expo’s 2024 event, Tic Tac Chewy, the chewy version of the classic Ferrero confectionery, has gained its first-ever creative campaign, “Soft on the Inside,” writes Neill Barston.
Confectionery fans around the globe urged to join World Nutella Day celebrations
Ferrero is encouraging confectionery fans around the globe to engage with their love of treats, as the company marks this year’s World Nutella day with a special campaign, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Major confectionery companies urge EU Commission to press ahead with due diligence laws
A group of key confectionery companies including Ferrero, Mars, Nestle, Hershey, Mondelez and Tony’s Chocolonely, have joined organisations including the Fairtrade, Solidaridad and the Voice Network, calling on the EU to forge ahead with planned major corporate due diligence legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero studies reveal family festive habits surrounding Christmas
A special seasonal survey from Ferrero of consumer habits has revealed key Christmas consumer habits including favouring chocolate over wine, and families permitting more indulgence over the holiday period, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive: Caobisco Congress addresses major confectionery industry challenges
Major topics surrounding the delivery of enhancing sustainability across the confectionery sector were placed in the spotlight for this week’s Caobisco Congress held in Brussels, Belgium, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Festive time to shine with Ferrero’s Add Your Golden Touch campaign
Finding ways to enjoy the best creative Christmas forms a key message from Ferrero this festive season, with its Add Your Golden Touch, which has been backed by actress Jennifer Love-Hewitt, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive review: The World Confectionery Conference marks 90th anniversary of Confectionery Production in style
A genuine buzz surrounded this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the event proved a worthy celebration of our publication’s 90th anniversary, offering a key platform for debating major issues facing the industry. Editor Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition of Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé urges EU not to water down delay-hit EUDR environmental laws
A collective of major confectionery businesses known as the Cocoa Collective, including Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez International Nestlé, Tony’s Chocolonely, has urged the EU to resist any further amendments to EUDR legislation on tackling deforestation, which is already set to be delayed by a year, reports Neill Barston.
Tic Tac’s latest offering comes amid quest for fans’ new product flavours
Ferrero’s core Tic Tac brand is set to unveil its latest offering in the form of its new Citrus Adventure flavour, with the company also inviting consumers to offer inspiration for developing future releases, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Nutella prepares to mark its 60th anniversary at the World Confectionery Conference
As Ferrero’s key Nutella brand celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company has unveiled a special plant based vegan edition of the globally successful hazelnut spread, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Ferrero prepares for the World Confectionery Conference
Editor Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin of Ferrero at its HQ in Luxebourg for an exclusive interview previewing his appearance at this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability