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Hotel Chocolat unveils US expansion with two new Chicago stores
British premium confectionery brand has made a key strategic move in opening two new US stores, based in Chicago, as it continues to gain ground under new ownership, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Twix celebrates the power of two with multi-million global campaign
A high-speed car chase video offers a dramatic focal point for Mars flagship confectionery range, Twix’s latest ‘two is more than one’ international brand campaign as part of a $70 million product investment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, 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
Seasonal joy spreads with Ethel M Chocolates Christmas luxury Christmas series
Luxury confectionery brand Ethel M Chocolates, part of the Mars group has offered up a host of seasonal surprises to offer fans some festive fun this Christmas, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat moves to expand premium St Lucian cacao chocolate series
A distinctive new six-strong series of chocolate batons, bars and drinks from Hotel Chocolat premium confectionery brand has been launched using St Lucian cacao from its own farming estate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, 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.
Mars confirms major US corporate headquarters revamp
A significant revamp of Mars’s US-based headquarters in McLean, Virginia, which is set to place sustainable energy generation at its heart, as well as improving dedicated areas for employees throughout the business, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo on the fast track to success in Indianapolis
There was a strong mix of expectation and excitement surrounding the halls of the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo, as the event returned to Indianapolis three years after it had hosted the show during the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 review
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, came to a memorable close this past week, after gaining record attendance figures, with more than 16,000 registrations across the event, held between 14-16 May.
M&M’s delivers unique ‘peanut butter diamonds’ to NFL stars in major Super Bowl campaign
A unique promotion for this year’s Super Bowl LVIII has been crafted by M&M’s, as it creates a peanut butter enhanced ‘almost champions’ diamond ring for three NFL Hall of Fame legends, in the form of Dan Marino, Terrell Owens and Bruce Smith, reports Neill Barston.
Mars completes major £534 million move acquiring Hotel Chocolat
Global confectionery group Mars has confirmed completing the acquisition of British premium chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, in a deal worth a reported £534 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: World Vegan Chocolate Day set to mark its third edition
The founder of World Vegan Chocolate Day, Adrian Ling, CEO of Plamil Foods, has encouraged the industry to mark the third annual event with online activities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars delivers major $42 million investment in new Chicago snacking R&D facilities
An ambitious $42 million investment has been made by Mars into creating an advanced snacking global research and development its Goose Island campus in Chicago, US, as the company aims to double its category business within a decade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars moves to revamp favourite ads with new environmental messaging
A key move placing climate issues centre stage has been made by Mars, Incorporated, as it launches a major campaign using confectionery brands M&M’s, Twix and Bounty, revamping fan-favourite advertisements, repurposing them to focus on progress being made against environmental targets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability