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KitKat dark offers brand first for Nestlé with its cocoa income accelerator scheme
Nestlé has made a major addition to its core KitKat brand with the delivery of its 70% dark variety, as sales of the classic confectionery continue to remain among its best performing in the segment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé aims for magical Christmas with latest season’s confectionery line-up
Nestlé Confectionery has delivered a broad series of confectionery for its Christmas 2023 line-up, consisting of classic holiday treats and brand-new winter wonders, including special editions of Quality Street, After Eight and Smarties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global chocolate market projected to show $45 billion growth over five years
A sustained pattern of growth has been projected for the global chocolate market, which is expected to deliver a total of $45.78 billion increase in value between 2022 and 2027, with premium brands leading the pack for delivering its enhanced performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé pledges multi-billion investment into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including confectionery
Global food group Nestlé has outlined an ambitious programme valued at between CHF 20-25 billion into nutritionally-enhanced ranges, including within confectionery, by the end of the decade, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference just three weeks away
We’re now just three weeks away from our latest edition of our World Confectionery Conference, with the anticipation surrounding the event continuing to build, as we set about hosting an event that will showcase some of the brightest and best developments across the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé delivers key additional finances for Maui disaster fund
Nestlé has moved across its US operations to provide immediate financial and long-term relief efforts through in-kind and monetary donations to support Maui, in the wake of devastating wildfires impacting the island this month.
Nestlé delivers ‘cosmic collision’ with Quality Street bar series
Nestlé has pulled out the stops for its latest confectionery offering in what is being as billed as a ‘cosmic collision’ for its latest Quality Street variant, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
KitKat ‘tech frustration’ campaign encourages consumers to take a digital break
A major new campaign has been launched by KitKat, encouraging consumers to take a break from ‘tech frustrations’ and enjoy the classic chocolate treat this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Last call for World Confectionery Conference early bird rates
With deadlines for our World Confectionery Conference preview edition looming, this is just a simple call to all who have yet to register for the event that these are the last couple of days for our early bird rate for the event, which is well worth taking advantage of.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé achieves six-month results upturn, with confectionery recording high single-digit growth
Nestlé has released its latest half-year figures, which record an upturn in performance driven by growth in sales, including within confectionery led by its flagship KitKat brand, continuing to bolster its results, reports Neill Barston.
Classic Aero brand teams up with Nescafe for chocolate-laden edition
Confectionery brand Aero has made a special chocolate-themed collaboration to unveil a new Nescafe Gold Golden Honeycomb Aero Mocha.
Ivorian government, Earthworm Foundation and Nestlé scheme aims to save Cavally Forest
A major project to restore the Cavally Forest in Ivory Coast has intensified through a partnership initiated by the Ivorian government, Earthworm Foundation and Nestlé, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time for industry to shine with World Confectionery Awards entries
This year’s World Confectionery Awards, forming an integral part of our World Confectionery Conference taking place in the UK this October, are set to celebrate some of the most significant achievements across the industry in 2023.