Hotel Chocolat
Seasonal chocolate market set to deliver multi-billion growth
Demand for seasonal chocolate ranges is set to soar by a total of $9 billion over the next four years, according to latest studies from Technavio, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat posts £9 million annual losses, yet targets festive and New Year growth
The Hotel Chocolat group has reported sales losses after tax, totalling £9 million incurred during a challenging period of trading, but expressed optimism for a late-season rally for the typically strong festive season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat shares significantly impacted, as group closes its US retail stores
The Hotel Chocolat group has reportedly suffered a share drop of more than 40%, as it opted to withdraw from its US confectionery stores amid challenging trading conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat post major half-year growth, as global sales rise
The Hotel Chocolat Group has posted its latest half year results, with half year pre-tax profits up 56% to £24 million, as the business continues to increase its global presence, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat teams up with All Bar One for festive chocolate cocktails
Luxury British confectionery group and cacao grower Hotel Chocolat has teamed up for what is believed to be a sector-first with premium bar brand All Bar One to deliver a series of four exclusive, limited-edition cocktails, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat confirms plans for 140 confectionery manufacturing roles at its UK base
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat has confirmed expansion of its operations with plans to recruit 140 new manufacturing employees at its advanced facilities at Hadley Park, Huntingdon, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records key annual digital growth enabling 250 new jobs
The Hotel Chocolat Group has reported a digitally-led increase in annual revenues, up 21% on 2020’s results, to a total of £165 million amid plans to create 250 new jobs for its expanding business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records growth across its global business
The Hotel Chocolat Group has released its latest half year results for the period ended 27 December 2020, with revenues up 11% to £101.9m and gains across its global markets, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat invests in major cloud production systems for UK operations
Hotel Chocolat has partnered with Cimlogic to deliver a key cloud-based productivity solution on four production lines at its Hadley Park, UK, production facilities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
The Academy of Chocolate names 2020 award winners from around the world
Dozens of accolades have been confirmed by the UK’s Academy of Chocolate for its annual honours recognising creativity, quality and invention from artisan confectionery producers from around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat enters travel retail market with first confectionery series
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat its releasing its first ever travel retail exclusive this month, unveiling a series of luxury chocolates available within seven British airports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records sales boost despite rising costs
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded an upturn in sales figures over the past six months, despite rising supply costs.