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Oreo collaboration with US singer Post Malone aims to reach out to music fans
Oreo is aiming to hit the high notes for the start of the New Year in delivering a fresh collaboration with US Grammy-nominated singer Post Malone, who has created his very own limited edition cookie, writes Neill Barston.
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
Oreo makes a major play with six New Year flavour launches
The start of January has seen a major set of innovations from the Oreo brand, with no less than six new flavour launches across its portfolio targeting both the snacking, and iced-dessert market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Cadbury loses Royal Warrant for the first time in 170 years
Cadbury has seen its much-coveted Royal Warrant underlining its status as a producer to the monarchy removed by Buckingham Palace for the first time in 170 years, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey reportedly rejects Mondelez mega merger bid
The Hershey Trust Co, has reportedly rejected multi-billion advances from Mondelez International which had moved to make a takeover bid for the fellow US confectionery giant, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz confirms major move for plastic recycling for UK Cadbury sharing bars
A key environmental move has been unveiled by Mondelēz International with confirmation of a deal with industry specialists Amcor that will see the major manufacturer’s UK Cadbury sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock, wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, reports Neill Barston.
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.
Mondelēz moves to adopt AI in its global marketing strategies
A major move embracing AI technology has been confirmed by Mondelēz International, as it launches an extensive marketing venture with digital services provider Accenture and the communications specialists, the Publicis Group, reports Neill Barston.
Sour Patch Kids offers key summer release, as wider category booms
The key Sour Patch Kids series has unpacked a fresh addition to its flavour line-up in the UK with its latest launch in the form of a new strawberry flavour, as the Mondelez brand continues to enhance its market share, writes Neill Barston.
French brand Bridor links with Milka for new chocolate swirls series
French bakery manufacturer, Bridor, has forged a new partnership with the major Milka brand to create the new Swirl with Milka Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Cadbury Foundation celebrates nearly nine decades of charitable works
Contributing towards a wide range of community projects has been a cornerstone of the Cadbury Foundation, which this week has marked its 89th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelez delivers key updates on its major CFI initiative tackling deforestation
Mondelēz International has released a key update on progress surrounding its contribution to the Cocoa and Forests initiative (CFI) including aims to end deforestation in its primary forest supply chains within the next two years, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz teams up with Lotus Bakeries aiming for Indian market expansion
A key industry partnership has been struck between Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries which is aimed at enhancing growth for the established Lotus Biscoff cookie brand in India, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz annual results reveal resilient fortunes, projecting further market growth
Mondelēz has released its annual and fourth quarter results, revealing net revenues of $36 billion, up by 14.4% as the business continues a pattern of global expansion that has seen it acquire fast-rising businesses in the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability